Dramatic, feisty, passionate and ornate! It could only be a Dolce and Gabbana show! As the fashion pack waited with baited breath for the new collection to start, a red catwalk set the scene to beautiful effect. Similar to the Mens ss2015 show, staged earlier in the year at London, this catwalk collection was inspired by the rich cultural heritage of Spain and the effects this empire had on Italy.
There was a lot of red, black and white with hints of flesh on show. As always, embellishment was heavy and ornate, with one model wearing a gold crown and a crystal encrusted bodice. Shapes and silhouttes were pretty much the same from past seasons, but the way in which the clothes were styled and arranged was magnificent. From the boxy Matador jackets to the swinging lace dresses in silk and chiffon, everything was equisiste and amazingly detailed. Models wore big belts with crisp white shirts, earrings were huge and glistening while shoes were surprisingly tame - a lot of flat ballet pumps. I especially loved the use of embriodery and applique techniques on jackets and skirts along with the colours which were passionate blood reds, maybe to reflect the fiery Spanish and Italian cultures. Dolce also had a couple of form fitting suits sent down the runway, which is always a nice surprise as the tailoring is emmaculate and a staple of the brands heritage. Attention was paid to the female body, with corsets and bodices drafted into dresses to highlight the waist and bust areas to perfection; very sexy but in a sophistcated way.
On a beauty note, hair was slicked back with a middle parting, with flamenco style red flowers in tight buns at the back of the head. It was extremely Spanish with a simple touch of elegance. Pat McGrath, chief make up artist, went for a dramatic look with dark lips and eerily white powdered faces which went wonderfully with the overall look of the collection. The music too was also dramatic but beautiful - who doesn't want to watch a show with Spanish guitars strumming rhythmically in the background?
As for the finale! It was a big show stopper with models parading down the runway in identical white shirts, black heels and red knicker-boxers encrusted with precious jewels. Model of the moment Kendall Jenner led this throng of Italian beauties, a controversial decision considering her reality TV background, but it was goose bump tingling! As the models lined up at the front show space, everybody waited for the two main men to take their bow which came with a tremendous applause. A perfect end to a perfect show, and a clear highlight of Milan fashion week. Dolce and Gabbana are indeed the masters of Italian design and just keep getting better and better each season. Bravo!
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