Milan Fashion Week SS19: Dolce & Gabbana

Diana Bell-Heather   |   23-09-2018

Pure Italiana exploded onto the Dolce & Gabbana SS19 runway with tributes to Sicily, Naples and Capri.

 

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Today felt like a big day for the brand, Stefano even declared an Instagram detox weeks before the show which celebrated the houses DNA with a flourish of dazzling creations and impressive prints.

 

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“Our DNA is clearly Italian and our roots run deep in Italy. You can only envisage and build a future if you know who you are and where you come from. Italy is not just a deep source of inspiration, but the starting point for all our projects. It also became a symbol in the world, together with Sicily, in particular. Sicily is a beacon of richness in traditions, colours, village parades, and especially the passion that people nurture within themselves. We will never be tired at rivisiting this magical land – nor physically neither in mind,” said Domenico Dolce in our interview for the April issue.

 

Out came the flowing gowns, separates and accessories in floral, Majolica and polka dot print – one dress worn by friend of the brand Monica Bellucci– alongside the dramatic black body hugging dresses, Venetian embroidery, plenty of lace and exquisite baroque tailoring.

 

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“People now seek for history, tradition, family – it is not just about fashion and clothing. People pursue realism, a dream everybody can dream about. This we think is a precious opportunity to tell a story about our background, the pleasure to be Italian. Our style codes include embroidery, the black dress, black suits with a corset, among many others,” added Stefano Gabbana in our April interview.

 

They played with sensuality and masculinity, with prints and fabrics in a vibrant and joyful way. We also saw some emphasis on streetwear with logo sneakers that have proved popular among the younger clientele.

 

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What was truly inspiring to see is the diversity of ages, ethnicity and body shapes on the runway, the Dolce & Gabbana family that everyone can be part of. Could you realistically wear all of the pieces showcased? Why not, something about fashion has to be fun.

 

As Stefano put it; ‘This is the style of Dolce & Gabbana. It speaks of Italy, but in all the languages of the world.’