This astrology piece is not for sissies. If you want to improve your life in 2011 please take note, look in the mirror, and start following your sign's predicaments.
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Lula, one of our favorite illustrators, chose three different looks from the D&G collection and imaged what it would be like to spend the new year's eve at three different cities to enjoy the fireworks!
Thought you knew everything about condoms? Well, The Prince Charles Emmanuel de Bourbon Parme and the Count Gil de Bizemont did come up with new creations branded under the name of The Original Condom Company.
No.571 in a limited series- Lord, musician, dandy, modern cowboy, pick your definition: what does velvet plus denim mean to you?
Don't know what to do during New Year's Eve, well create a home sing-along. Press Play.
What is the only, single, most wonderful word of the English Language? Press Play.
No.570 in a limited series-
Attention passengers. This ship will take you over the ocean during a tempest. Board. Close the gates. Press play.
Mailka Favre, famous for her amazing illustrations for the Wallpaper magazine, did a D&G inspired illustration. And SWIDE is proud to share an exclusive interview with you...
It is never too late for a feminine über-elegant fix. In desperate need of print separates to mix and match?
New York City is always beautiful, but during the holidays the city takes on an extra glittery glow. December is, without a doubt, the most magical time to explore Manhattan.
Due to technical reasons Swide has gone crazy. The holiday season has taken its toll on the editorial team. There has been turbulence over the net. The operator cannot connect you with Swide. Press Play.
Red and green are the colours, my Christmas outfit got complete when I opened my last gift…
Through your shoes like Lady Gaga and head to the forest with Bryan Boy. Cool thoughts to end a hot year, let's keep the tweet blend forte forte!
Festive like the rest of the world, the Sydney holiday season is also all about barbecues, beach adventures, bikinis and cold, cold beers.
No.569 in a limited series- White is pure white is new white can have another view. Enjoy the SS11 collection and maximize your white appeal.
Alexandra Burke's amazing performance at the Jingle Bell Bell left her fans satisfied. You weren't there but we found you the video!
Celebrities takes romance on a digital level with twitter at their service. What did J-lo do?
You remember our interview with Florrie? Andrea & Sandy from Paris Most Wanted were the two amazing bloggers that helped us out in Paris. We interviewed them exclusivel for Swide readers...
No.568 in a limited series- The new dandy is in town. Though polka dots were only for women? Think twice and update your glamometer.
From The Nutcracker to a Sunday roast, Christmas in London is best served up with a side of tradition.
Famous fashion blogger Damian Lorenzi did an exclusive interview with SWIDE to share some suggestions for Christmas gifts...
The most famous bag by Dolce&Gabbana gets a movie that touches its roots and all of the emotions involved in the making of a masterpiece.
For those who have no plans to go out on the town, or in the middle of New York’s Time Square, to ring in the New Year, open up your home to friends, family and neighbors.
Haven't decided yet what is the perfect gift for Christmas? No need to worry. Browse through the amazing list of suggestions Swide has prepared for you. Techno gifts, glamour gifts, fancy, fun, for kids, girls and boys. Now it's your turn to make your own list!
No.567 in a limited series- We know a New Yorker when we see one, the perfect hair, a soft spot for black and anything that shouts: I either own an art gallery or I am going there for drinks.
Kylie Minogue attented Domenico & Stefano's private Christmas dinner in Milan. Want to know what the panettone looked like?
Meet Christian Blanken and follow him while we pick out the Must-Have pieces from his collection. Futuristic? Young? Watch all of the ingredients.
Dolce & Gabbana's Milano Thunder and Kremlin bears met each other at the Rinascente, the famous department store in Milan. As they were busy weighing themselves, journalists were busy photographing them.
What does it mean to work for a magazine or a brand? How did photography change? The young fashion photographer reveals it all to Swide.
About to leave for a hot winter escape, Dolce&Gabbana’s cruise has just hit the store and for a preview of what you should wear and where, discover on shots looks that match the go-for holiday destinations.
Release retribution date December 22nd, starring Jeff Bridges, the Coen brothers' "True Grit". Grit means courage, associated here with the Westerns and oh, yes, according to Jeff, to fashion statements. Read.
Let the girls take over the world, of course all of the technology and machinery will be as trendy and eclectic as possible.
More than a nod to Antonioni’s acclaimed movie "Blow Up" from the sixties, Dolce&Gabbana SS90 collection was a revelation in itself.
No.566 in a limited series- Finally Johnny Depp or Drape, also known as Cry Baby, got his wish: a good schooling in taste. Velvet & purple, for kings only.
Gemma Arterton, 24 year old Bond girl and British rising star; most recently seen in blockbuster Tamara Drewe (in Italy out on the 5th of January), an adaptation of Thomas Hardy's nineteenth century novel Far from the Madding Crowd; speaks to Swide about her love of Italian style and adopted nuances from her new Italian husband.
Swide shares with you the beginning of the Roitfeld - Vogue story: discover or re-discover Carine Roitfeld’s first cover for Vogue Paris back in April 2001.
You would like to think that Christmas is for grown-ups only, that's because grown-up gifts look somewhat more glamorous. Well, meet the Kid Factor: D&G Junior glamourfest.
Alessandra Ambrosio arrived to the premier of 'Blue Valentine' carrying a black Miss Sicily, and a few days after she received a mysterious box from Dolce&Gabbana... What was inside?
Frames his holiday in a glamourous and very unique way. This time around, the fashion statement on the slope is around the eyes, a ski mask that comes as a limited edition for him to shine.
The british saxophonist Laura Fowles brought a new dimension to the shopping experience at Spiga26 with her jazz tunes. We bring you an exclusive video of the event...
Watch the video of the wins and losses of the Dolce&Gabbana Milano Thunder Italian Boxing Team. Next? Milan on the 17th of December. Fighting takes a new meaning. Ready for some men on men action?
For a great insight into the country of caballeros, follow the steps of Eve Hyman who spent 3 years in San Telmo, a Buenos Aires neighbourhood that epitomizes Argentinean traditions.
Rewind back to the late eighties for strange roots of Winona Ryder’s career with movies like Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands and Mermaids. Hold back tight, she’s working on Frankenweenie, a movie no less strange than her previous ones.
Whether the person you are thinking of is a business traveller who likes to party or just a traveller for business, the right gifts is refined yet understated.
No.565 in a limited series-Cruise your way through the Dolce&Gabbana Cruise collection with a signature polka dot dress for those who feel playful like a Lady Bug.
Following Tom Cruise’s words back in 1988 (“Cocktail” movie) “Days get shorter and shorter, nights longer and longer …”, to light it up, you need gold, gifts and glamour to satisfy the young edgy lady.
A table set with multiple glasses, forks and knives can be overwhelming. Recently, I was at a formal dinner party and noticed that many of the guests looked uncomfortable as to which fork to use. About half of the table ended up using the wrong silverware throughout the meal.
As a designer who cooks and a cook who designs, I have always found inspiration in all creative areas like art, music, theatre and fashion.
Garrett Hedlund is featured on the cover of W Magazine’s January 2011 issue. With just a few days left to the screening of Tron: Legacy, are those leopard pants just a bold fashion statement or a way to show off his wild side?
The holiday season plus our obsession to anything that screams glamour, yes at Swide we are champagne driven this month. But to be seen as a stylish expert and to stand out at a party when arriving with a nice wrapped bottle of bubbles, one must be sure that actually the name and blend described on the label are appropriate to the occasion.
Discover Peter Jensen's must-haves for Fall-Winter 2011 and let your mood get a lift. Winter equals colour. So smile.
Men in Black or Men in Tech. You definitely need to be equipped to take over the next galaxy.
She is meant to stand out, she epitomises glamour, her world is about pure sensuality and hedonic pleasures. Complete her “Eden” with precious and perfectly picked Christmas treasures for a special giant stocking.
A stylish girl night out... A great motion picture of cool socialites catching up to celebrate make-up, clothes and read their fashionable future with fortune-tellers. Watch a preview in Dolce&Gabbana SPIGA26 store in Milan and to be released soon worldwide.
Taylor Momsen accepted "Special Jury Prize" at the Elle Style Awards in Istanbul.
Good tweets on goods to check, to desire and to get. The fashion crowd shared the small or big things they found lately as being funny and quirky.
What it takes to be a boxer? These are qualities that probably attracted Dolce&Gabbana to design their uniforms: discover everything about boxing but first start with the sketches.
Love Champagne and fancy bubbles, but have you ever really been taught the art of champagne tasting? Do you have an idea of the world of possibilities you have when it comes to pick a bottle for a special occasion?
Lily Donaldson amazes us with her beauty in a Dolce&Gabbana dress on the cover of Harper's Bazaar US shot by the great talent, Terry Richardson.
No.564 in a limited series- What to wear to party when the temperatures drop? Stay on the soft side when it comes to fabrics but let the fashion barometer go up.
For our VIP ( Very Important Pets), the London department store has extended its pet services to include grooming and beauty.
Diego di Luisa talks about how he became a boxer. Easy when you think he comes from generations and generations of boxers.
Xmas gifts for him seem always easier said to be done. However, if you give it a punch of fun, you know they will be greatly appreciated.
No need to have planned some holiday escape in the mountains to justify this glittering treat. It is also to be worn in the city.
For most of us, this holiday season will mean lots of gift giving and receiving. While wrapping gifts may not be everyone’s forte, giving a lovely gift is all in the presentation.
We met Florrie right after her tour in France with Two Door Cinema Club for an exclusive interview.
Lamberto Petri is the guest speaker for tonight's event at Spiga2 store.
Each year I spend a long weekend in December with my girlfriends in Milan, Italy's (if not Europe’s) fashion capital, for Christmas shopping, fine dining and fun, fun, fun.
Girls like to have fun as long as they have the right accessories, or gifts.
No. 563 in a limited series -If you are about to get your morning coffee and no one should get in your way. That's the right city attitude as long as you are wearing the right combo.
Being a city dweller is a lot about the look: self-confidence, dynamism, and adaptability. In a word you have to be born ready for almost anything. Difficult, no, but challenging, yes. Swide gives you the do’s for a Christmas stocking to hand to your friend, lover or cousin that is ultimately an urbanite.
Watch the designer Yigal Azrouel guide you through his Must-Haves for FW11.
Embellish your lips, open your soul and let it shine with Dolce&Gabbana’s newly launched limited edition Lip Jewels.
No. 562 in a limited series -Lady in almost black. The attire is sophisticated with a game of black and red.
Due to severe weather conditions, I needed an outerwear that would protect me during my first winter in town.
For you or for her, being caught with hands full of shopping bags is the last fashion trend. To find the perfect stocking fillers is a great but fashionable challenge; will you be this season’s winner?
Lula: The Subject I Know Best is doing a shopping spree this time. For a glamourous girl like her, of course the Christmas gifts can't be less than shopping bags full of D&G goodies!
A three year fashion friendship that started back in July, 2010. Chelsea Football Club and Dolce&Gabbana. See the sketches for the stylish uniforms.
The acclaimed Hong Kong department store celebrated its 160th anniversary this week and on this occasion the who’s who from the blogging industry met and played words, photos and posted their memories.
For those who don’t particularly like big sizes and aggressiveness as top qualities this is the right SUV. Glamour attitude and a window into the future.
No.561 in a limited series-It's a tough choice, so better come up with multiple solutions.
Forget about Lady Gaga, the one to watch for 2011 is ten year old pop sensation and actress Willow Smith.
The champion Domenico Valentino talks about his many tattoos, victories, and his bright future with the Dolce&Gabbana Milano Thunder Boxing Team.
A hot preview of the new book Uomini by Mariano Vivanco: David Gandy, Noah Mills, Tony Ward.
A touch of Sicily to take home. The feel, the mood, the dream, the warmth. Because we need it.
Always last minute when it comes to end of the year gifting? Yes, we know it can be quite a painful journey but thanks to Swide you will not be left helpless with no stocking fillers.
A very private party so private we were invited but we didn't want to share at first. Where at Spiga26, what: A Girls night out. Found out.
The Dolce&Gabbana Milano Thunder Boxing team against Paris United took place in Milan on the 19th of November. Watch some gruesome action and book your tickets for the next exciting match.
Sometimes even the most voracious appetite cannot bear the sight of a full dessert at the end of a meal. But, it is rare that anyone can resist the sight of a plate of “petits fours” when presented at the table, piled high and multi-coloured or arranged in a pretty pattern.
No.560 in a limited series- Cruising for what to wear for New Year's Eve? Depends where you are going to be, however some looks are just perfect for any kind of celebration.
Lady Gaga proves to be much more than a popstar; first her Dolce&Gabbana metallic corset at the Louvre and now herself in different 8 looks at Madame Tussauds... Is she turning into a piece of art?
Glamour can be defined in many ways, some say chic, some say fun. Discover which gifts represent your take on glamour. Or maybe you are both? Check the selection.
Apparently Janice likes to cook naked, watch the interview to see what else you can learn about the Dutch hottie with rising model status.
Kylie Minogue performed her Christmas single 'Let It Snow' in Rockafeller Center. As we watched the video, we couldn't help but wonder: did she know she looked like the sweetest 'snowwoman' of the world in that huge white coat?
Trimming the Christmas tree is one of my most favorite holiday activities. A Christmas tree adds so much warmth to a room, especially when surrounded by presents.
The International bureau of money epidemics has reported the flight of vintage Dolce&Gabbana bags that had been frozen in time since their rare appearance at the beginning of the century as part of the latest fashion trends category.
Happy gifts, happy bubbles! Get the perfect stocking fillers for Mr. Forget the hassle and the headaches, we have thought of it all on time for the celebration season about to start.
Dolce&Gabbana's second treat after Lady Gaga's dress at Parisian Musée Des Arts Décoratifs is the crystal embellished corset worn by Madonna at the 'Truth or Dare' premiere. You have the chance to see it until June 26th 2011.