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Azealia Banks to Boycott Dolce & Gabbana

Victoria Beckham Oct 22, 2012

Dolce & Gabbana's Boycott, Olivier Theyskens's Design Theory, and Victoria Beckham's Shoot

Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

by Justin Fenner

Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

Azealia Banks, who's been called on to perform for everyone from Chanel to H&M, has declared she'll be boycotting Dolce & Gabbana because of the earrings in its Spring 2013 collection, which some have called racially insensitive. Banks said whoever designed them "deserves a swift kick in the mouth." [The Cut]
Victoria Beckham's cover and photo shoot with French Elle is out — and in the coordinating interview, the designer says, "It's been a long time since I cared what other people think of me." [Jezebel]
Olivier Theyskens says the key to his success has been realizing when things need to change. "A designer's first collection may have a lot of success because it's all about prints, but the person must have the courage, if prints are not really what he or she wants to do their entire design life, to find a way to get rid of it, to discover how to develop other things," he said. [Refinery29]
The Portland-based band Chromatics used backstage footage they shot during Chanel's Spring 2013 show to create the music video for their song "Looking for Love." [Pitchfork]
Actress Joanna Lumley, who brought the fashion-obsessed Patsy Stone to life in Absolutely Fabulous, is auctioning off pieces of her wardrobe from the show. Lots including a blazer from Dolce & Gabbana and an Alexander McQueen vest will benefit The Princes Trust, a British charity that helps young people finish school and find work. [Daily Front Row]

Photo via French Elle

Jessica Alba Wearing Leather Biker Jacket

Celebrity Style Oct 04, 2012

Jessica Alba Goes Hard and Soft in a Leather Jacket and Flowy Skirt

Jessica Alba arrived at her NYC hotel looking part sweet, part badass in a flowy printed Prabal Gurung skirt and a black leather biker jacket by Ralph Lauren ($5,350).

by Mandi Villa

Jessica Alba arrived at her NYC hotel looking part sweet, part badass in a flowy printed Prabal Gurung skirt and a black leather biker jacket by Ralph Lauren ($5,350). This isn't the first time we've spotted Jessica working this supple leather topper, but this girlie-gone-edgy style is much different from her preppy New York Fashion Week look. The actress layered her jacket with a black tank, then accessorized with stunning Rupert Sanderson t-strap sandals ($985), cool cat-eye shades, and a padlock Dolce & Gabbana leather bag — available in a lighter hue here ($1,975). Shop Jessica's exact biker jacket to pair with everything from full feminine skirts to skinny jeans to sheath dresses.

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Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2013 Runway (Video)

POPSUGAR Fashion Sep 24, 2012

Pack Your Bags For a Sicilian Vacation, Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

For Spring 2013, Stefano Gabbano and Domenico Dolce were inspired by their Sicilian roots — and a luxe holiday.

by Brittney Stephens

For Spring 2013, Stefano Gabbano and Domenico Dolce were inspired by their Sicilian roots — and a luxe holiday. Brightly striped dresses, '50s shortsuits, fanciful basketweave skirts, and folksy appliqués were all reminiscent of Sicily's vibrant street markets, gorgeous landscapes, and island vacationers. Each festive look was punctuated with accessories worthy of declaring, "Oh this? I picked it up on vacation!" Push play to see the outfits in action.

Emmy Awards Sep 23, 2012

Emmys: Elisabeth Moss

Mad Men's Elisabeth Moss turned up the drama in a floral-print Dolce & Gabbana strapless on tonight's red carpet.

by Hannah Weil

Mad Men's Elisabeth Moss turned up the drama in a floral-print Dolce & Gabbana strapless on tonight's red carpet. But it wasn't just the dramatic print that caught our attention; the look took a sexier turn, thanks to the gown's attention-getting sculptural neckline and asymmetrical hemline that revealed a look at the actress's stems. Add to that the ruched waistline and vampy pointed-toe pumps, and it was an all-around sultry appearance from Elisabeth, who finished the look with a few sparkling add-ons, like an armful of diamond bracelets and a pearl-embellished clutch in hand. Thoughts?

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fashion week Sep 23, 2012

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2013

If the scarf prints and bold umbrella stripes weren't enough to tip you off, surely the burlap sacks made into t-shirt dresses and printed with "Sicilia" across the chest were obvious indication that Dolce & Gabbana looked to Sicily to inspire their Spring '13 vision.

by Hannah Weil

If the scarf prints and bold umbrella stripes weren't enough to tip you off, surely the burlap sacks made into t-shirt dresses and printed with "Sicilia" across the chest were obvious indication that Dolce & Gabbana looked to Sicily to inspire their Spring '13 vision. In a collection that sought to capture Sicilian culture in its every piece, the inspiration that delivered the most literal results were the scarf prints, headscarves, tasseled earrings, and stripes that conjured images of the Mediterranean beaches and the striped umbrellas lining the sand (if you're plotting a getaway to the area, you now have the dresses to match your beach accessories). Of course, in large part, it's the styling here — the multicolored handbags and platforms, the scarves, and the oversize earrings — that turn the collection into more of a caricature. We suspect that if you stripped the stripes of their add-ons, you'd strip them of any over-the-top references, too. As for the scarf prints, silky peasant dresses, and high-impact minis, there's not much that can be done to temper the stuff — they call for an equally bold personality to pull them off; we suggest Anna Dello Russo.

Trends: Stripes, scarf prints, floral appliqués, crochet, brocade, and lace.
Colors: Black, white, yellow, red, khaki, blue, and green.
Key Piece: The striped dresses and separates are certainly the most wearable of the bunch.
Accessories: Headscarves, oversize beaded earrings, and multicolored platforms, flats, T-strap heels, and embellished bags.
Who Should Wear It: We could see Diane Kruger in the stripes and Anna Dello Russo in the tasseled embellished minidresses.

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Milan Fashion Week Sep 23, 2012

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2013

Spring 2013 had Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce looking once again to their homeland of Sicily.

by Christina Perez

Spring 2013 had Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce looking once again to their homeland of Sicily. But whereas last season was all romance and religion in the form of gilded embroidery and black lace, this time around the duo went cheery and bright with an ode to the island's vibrant street markets, puppet theaters, and beachy holidays in the sun. And just like any good vacation abroad, there was plenty here for the eye to take in: street-scene prints in saturated primary hues, beaded embroidery, raffia basket weave, still-life florals, tassels, and folksy appliqué. The adornments came affixed to nearly everything, from easy-wearing shifts, shorts, and t-shirt tops to more elaborate pieces like frothy dresses, basket skirts, and corsets. But the collection's real standouts were the multitude of boldly striped dresses, '50s-style shorts sets, and tunics in graphic lines of black, orange, green, or blue against crisp white. They served as a nice anchor to all the chaotic charm.

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Celebrity Style Sep 05, 2012

Kirsten Dunst Gives Her Striped Dress a Sassy Retro Touch

Kirsten Dunst promoted her new flick Bachelorette in NYC in a retro black-and-white-striped knee-length Dolce & Gabbana dress and black satin pumps.

by Melody Nazarian

Kirsten Dunst promoted her new flick Bachelorette in NYC in a retro black-and-white-striped knee-length Dolce & Gabbana dress and black satin pumps. But what really took her outfit to sassy heights were dramatic Tom Ford black cat-eye sunglasses ($360) and her bright-yellow belt. Kirsten's look is totally appropriate for the office as well as a luncheon, so take your striped dress to spunky territories by cinching it with a bold belt. Get Kirsten's exact look by shopping similar pieces below. For a striped dress that won't break your bank, look no further than this Old Navy striped dress ($25).

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Celebrity Style Jul 23, 2012

Jessica Alba's New Summer Bag: Coral Crossbody Dolce & Gabbana

Jessica Alba has a brand-new Summer bag and the lucky winner is Dolce & Gabbana's coral crossbody bag from its Miss Sicily collection.

by Melody Nazarian

Jessica Alba has a brand-new Summer bag and the lucky winner is Dolce & Gabbana's coral crossbody bag from its Miss Sicily collection. She was first spotted wearing it over a plaid dress and gray sunglasses, then she carried it with a printed Zadig & Voltaire tank and jeans while spending time with her family in LA. If you've been looking for a colorful bag to brighten up your Summer wear, consider Jessica's Dolce & Gabbana purse, retailing for $1,675 in stores. Check the site's store locator to inquire about its availability or get this similar but less-expensive Marc by Marc Jacobs coral crossbody bag ($428).

Link Time Jul 11, 2012

Stella McCartney's Underwear, Dolce & Gabbana's Fainting Spell, and Karlie Kloss's Summer Plans

Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

by Justin Fenner

Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

Stella McCartney will introduce a collection of lingerie next month made of organic cotton and recycled metal (for the rings on the bra straps). "Feeling constricted by one's underwear just isn't my thing; you need to rely on the quality," she said. Bras will cost $55, and panties will go for $26. [T Magazine]
Dolce & Gabbana's debut showing of couture — or, more appropriately, Alta Moda — was so intense that several people actually fainted during the festivities surrounding it. [The Cut]
Now that couture week is over, Karlie Kloss is looking forward to a family trip to Denmark. "That's where my grandparents are originally from, and I just booked for the entire family. We're meeting relatives we never met," she said. [Page Six]
Jason Wu dispensed a piece of advice to aspiring young designers during a breakfast talk this week that everyone should follow. "Sometimes you just need a good night of sleep," he said. [WWD]
Chloe Sevigny says she has trouble getting designers to lend her dresses. "Aren't I one of the top searches on Style.com, for crying out loud?" she said jokingly in a recent interview. "How hard is it to get a f*cking dress from Valentino?" [Out]
APC partnered with Nike to refresh its classic Dunk and Air Max sneakers. The reissued shoes will be available in APC stores and online at the end of August. [Refinery29]
Charlize Theron and Michael Fassbender are on the cover of the August issue of W magazine. [Design Scene]
Banana Republic partnered with Virgin America to outfit the airline's 1,200 flight attendants with new uniforms in a palette of gray, black, and orange. The uniforms will debut on Aug. 8, and travelers will be able to purchase pieces inspired by the uniforms during their flights. [Fashionologie Inbox]

Dolce and Gabbana Stage First Couture Show 2012

Dolce & Gabbana Jun 28, 2012

Dolce & Gabbana to Present Test-Run Couture Collection

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana will dip their toes into couture when they present a small, custom collection in Taormina, Sicily on July 9.

by Justin Fenner

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana will dip their toes into couture when they present a small, custom collection in Taormina, Sicily on July 9. Most of the show's attendees will be clients, and reportedly only three unspecified media outlets — none of them American — are on the invitation list.

If rumors are to be believed, this presentation is a test that will allow Dolce & Gabbana to determine whether adding a Couture collection to its repertoire is a good business decision. A source inside the house said the designers had been interested in the "artistic challenge" of couture for some time.

Dolce & Gabbana's rival Italian fashion houses Versace and Armani will present their own couture collections in Paris on July 1 and July 3, respectively.

Photo: The finale of Dolce & Gabbana's Fall 2012 show.