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30th APRIL 2010
Fashion by Irina Ionesco by Swide Team

The Parisian art gallery E.G.P will soon reveal Irina Ionesco's fashion photographs.

Italian fashion houses are heading to Shanghai by Swide Team

Fashion is global and therefore will be celebrated at the 2010 World Expo opening tomorrow in Shanghai.

29th APRIL 2010
Spot on the Western style by Swide Team

No.476 in a limited series- D&G’s 2010 cowgirl is anything but standard. She is ready to go west with no fear of who she could meet.

Vincent Cassel plays a bad boy (Madame Figaro, April 16) by Swide Team

The tank top is the perfect ticket for adding a macho touch to a casual look.

The Ranch at Live Oak Malibu: a "no-options" philosophy by Swide Team

The Ranch at Live Oak Malibu will open in September. It is a go-to destination to recalibrate your lifestyle.

28th APRIL 2010
MDG in the frame of mind of 40s screen glamour by Swide Team

Madonna and Dolce & Gabbana announced earlier this year the launch of MDG sunglasses. The MDG line will be available in May.

27th APRIL 2010
Beach Boys & Beach Girls by Swide Team

Yes, you are not dreaming, summer is around the corner and the time has come to go for some serious beachwear shopping.

The Bags Collection to launch exclusively online by Swide Team

The ultimate luxury bag collection is now at your fingertips or almost.

26th APRIL 2010
Attention-seeker alert: next winter, bow it all by Swide Team

For D&G: next winter, a look will not be complete without a bow.

When Scandinavia meets Spain and Portugal by Swide Team

Nuno Mendes, the internationally well- known chef has open earlier this month a London culinary spot Viajante to be followed by the opening of Town Hall in May.

D&G for him: wanna go for a ride? by Swide Team

No.475 in a limited series- When the going gets casual, the “blazer + denim” option is the best if not the only one.

Watch Swide's backstage video and get ready for the World Cup by Swide Team

We have already shared with you our Calcio underwear line by Dolce & Gabbana campaign photo reportage, here comes the video.

24th APRIL 2010
They call it the leopard blues by Swide Team

 No'474 in a limited series- “My weakness is wearing too much leopard print.” (Jackie Collins) could be our spring summer confession.

23th APRIL 2010
No hidden assets in our Calcio underwear backstage reportage by Swide Team

Check out the Swide backstage photo reportage.

22th APRIL 2010
A classic remix for a spring casual look by Swide Team

No.473- in a limited series- It is a very versatile look to adopt and to wear with no moderation. No need to overdo it, simplicity is key.

Next winter, arm yourself with a tailored blazer by Swide Team

Dolce & Gabbana have taken the classic masculine jacket to a next level, offering original combinations of fabrics and cuts.

Earth Day 2010: Love The Planet loves you! by Swide Team

Today, as we all know is Earth Day, therefore we are supposed to pay attention to our environment, to think about what we could do to improve our behaviour.

21th APRIL 2010
Who is Monsieur Qui? by Swide Team

Monsieur Qui is French and the streets of Paris are his canvas. He does a lot of customisation on various materials from plates, sneakers, to guitars or even skateboards.

Follow Trentemoller Into the Great Wide Yonder by Swide Team

 A small country with great various talents, Denmark can be proud of Trentemøller, who is about to release his 2nd album.

20th APRIL 2010
Dolce & Gabbana's Mexican holidays by Swide Team

Holidays, 2 options: to stay with family or to get some sun where it is 100% guaranteed. Let’s follow the designers on their "voyage" to Mexico.

Kylie's 11th Album, a tribute to the goddess of love: Aphrodite. by Swide Team

Kylie.com just announced the release in July of the pop singer's 11th Album, Aphrodite.

Suede focus: these boots are made for walking by Swide Team

 n' 472 in a limited series-D&G took suede fringe boots to the coolest this season, they are the perfect mid-spring buy.

19th APRIL 2010
Milan Design Week: interview of Tokujin Yoshioka by Swide Team

Tokujin Yoshioka created for Kartell “The Invisibles” Collection and revealed it during the Salone Internazionale Del Mobile in Milan.

A complete seasonal renewal for the classic caban coat by Swide Team

 Fashion chatter is all about unearthing cuts, designs and styles, the caban coat is a hot topic.

18th APRIL 2010
Dolce & Gabbana spring summer 1986: the 1st collection. by Swide Team

Dolce & Gabbana presented their first collection “Geometrissimo” during SS 1986 Milan Fashion Week.

17th APRIL 2010
Embrace your sweet and feminine side by Swide Team

 No' 471 in a limited series- Let’s enjoy a truly Sicilian flirt fest with Dolce & Gabbana's floral interpretations.

16th APRIL 2010
A Disney cartoon is the ultimate fashion recognition by Swide Team

Ulrich Schröder's Disney cartoons of the world's leading fashion designers.

Calcio, the new Dolce & Gabbana uniform for men: VIDEO 1 by Swide Team

The Swide team was lucky to attend the Calcio campaign photo shoot. Check out what happened behind the scenes.

15th APRIL 2010
Bang, Bang... The D&G cowboy look is the way to go by Swide Team

No.470 in a limited series- Sit on a bike or walk along the canals, Amsterdam is a great spring weekend escape.

Most wanted: D&G's Jeri bag by Swide Team

As we all know, a bag can make an outfit or just ruin it. For an everyday chic and easy look the Jeri bag from D&G does the deal.

14th APRIL 2010
"Macho, macho man..." by Swide Team

The Calcio underwear campaign by Mariano Vivanco honours 5 Italian football players: Antonio Di Natale, Vincenzo Iaquinta, Claudio Marchisio, Federico Marchetti and Domenico Criscito.

Let's go Somewhere with Sofia Coppola... by Swide Team

Sofia Coppola has reunited with Focus Features - the studio behind Lost in Translation - for her project, Somewhere, to be released later this year.

13th APRIL 2010
D&G Selection: Team spirit by Swide Team

Those who play together, stay together. Swide brings you our top picks from D&G's S/S10 locker room, as well as fun and flirty denim options to share amongst your friends.

Leaving a trace... by Swide Team

Everyone in the world can be tracked down from their passport to their metro card, but what about from a person's handwriting? Check out how a pen can be your next form of i.d...

Aaron Johnson, everywhere boy by Swide Team

On the small screen, on the big screen, in our tabloids and in our fashion magazines... British actor turned major heartthrob Aaron Johnson just seems to be everywhere these days.

Who needs a boat! by Swide Team

No. 469 in a limited series - No need for flashy yachts for seaside beauties to be going "Hey Sailor" on this dashing Riviera heartthrob; for this perfect balance of classic gentleman and nonchalant playboy shall do just that.

12th APRIL 2010
Dolce & Gabbana's rules of attraction by Swide Team

Sensuality is one of the key elements of the Dolce & Gabbana DNA. Fall 2010 is all about embracing this sensual heritage so Swide's stylist talks you through the cardinal rules of attraction.

Nuit blanche (Numero Homme #19) by Swide Team

One could only think of a couple of things capable of upstaging a bunch of wild, semi-naked male models; amongst them is Jean-Baptiste Mondino, whose name comes with more than a few expectations... 

11th APRIL 2010
Shower me with flowers by Swide Team

No.468 in a limited series- The sun is shining, flowers are blooming and her style is taking a floral turn for the best.

10th APRIL 2010
Will you be paying in cash, credit, or artwork? by Swide Team

It may very well be the first of it's kind, a hotel where instead of paying with cash or credit, art is considered a valuable form of payment.Find out more about this quirky German hotel.

8th APRIL 2010
Sunset seduction by Swide Team

No.467 in a limited series - On vacation and not a pair of socks in sight. He leaves all his preoccupations and drab wardrobe at home, revealing his easygoing side in an effortlessly cool ensemble.

A mental health clinic fit for a Mad Hatter by Swide Team

What happens if you put a succesful designer in a mental health clinic? Well he might very well go insane (as expected) but such insanity might very well express itself in much more unexpected ways. Off we go on a tour of the Akasaka clinic as revisited by designer Nendo. Follow us in through the bookcase...

Amanda Seyfried reveals a sultrier side in "Chloe" by Swide Team

Amanda Seyfried, the blue-eyed beauty we all remember from popular teen flicks like "Mean Girls" and "Mamma Mia" proves to the world she's capable of playing a provocative role, her latest film shows a definite departure from her squeaky clean image.  

Riley Keough, rock royalty destined for stardom by Swide Team

She grew up in a family of rock stars, she's walked the major runways and appeared in international fashion campaigns. Remind us again why we don't already know rock royalty, Riley Keough. Meet Hollywood's fresh new face.

Waiscoats are a rider's best friend by Swide Team

They may not hold your hair when you puke or be very efficient wingmen but the D&G waistcoats of Fall 2010 shall become your best ally when hitting the slopes (and the bars) on your next ski holiday next winter. Swide's stylist talks you through a day of wearing those stylish new essentials.

7th APRIL 2010
Erick Swenson's unconvential view on beauty by Swide Team

In his latest exhibition, Erick Swenson explores the beauty in both life and death and through his haunting sculptures depicts a brutal reality that we share in common with creatures of the wilderness.

Food (packaging) for thought by Swide Team

As much as we should know better we are guilty of buying loo roll for the cute puppy on the front or cereals based on the cartoon character's likability. Time to grow up? A few Canadian design students' take on the matter might well help up do just that.

Down by the Bayou by Swide Team

No.466 in a limited series- Granted, she might live near a slow-moving Bayou, but her style will always remain in the fast lane.

6th APRIL 2010
Wolf Gang, more than just pop by Swide Team

The son of both a violinist and a historian, as well as a former business student, Wolf Gang may not be your average rocker. His music has been described as being eccentric and unprocessed, making him one of the freshest acts to look out for.

With technology and science for all: the Fab Lab by Swide Team

There was a time when people would hit the factory en masse to go and produce things, whatever the Fords of this world would have in mind; fast forward a century and the masses are hitting the Fab Labs of this world to produce well... whatever they please.

5th APRIL 2010
Colour me bright by Swide Team

This Easter, Swide was more excited to see people sporting trendy pastel hair streaks than pastel painted Easter eggs. From the catwalk to celebrities, it seems like everyone is reaching for the bleach bottle and brightening up their looks . 

The D&G girls will be heading to Fair Isle next winter by Swide Team

Glamourous winters do not have to mean Caribbean holidays. D&G is taking a trip to Fair Isle in a new take on old-time mountain chic for Fall 2010, and there is so much more to it than the old knits. Fair Isle is getting sexy!

An act of spontaneity by Swide Team

No.465 in a limited series- For the guy who isn’t afraid to give into his heart’s desires. He embarks on a journey to a far away land on the spur of the moment.

Badlands (Jalouse April 10) by Swide Team

An ode to a Hollywood classic, Bonnie and Clyde gone wild, and this editorial from the latest issue of French magazine Jalouse is all about recreating a little of the big screen magic.

3rd APRIL 2010
She's the cat's meow by Swide Team

No.465 in a limited series-The cat's been let out of the bag...she's on the hunt for Mr. Right Now. This sultry huntress has her eye on a prize and isn't taking 'no' for an answer.

Beirut's booming scene by Swide Team

Beirut, the onetime Paris of the Middle East, reveals a fresh new look proving that it can compete with the respected likes of any plush cosmopolitan city around. Check out what you’ve been missing. 

2nd APRIL 2010
Lady Gaga, the world's highest-earning schizophrene by Swide Team

Your grandmother knows her (and thinks she's a man in drag), your therapist knows her (and thinks she suffers Multiple Personality Disorder), your beautician knows her (and died her hair yellow)... But is "knowing" her really the appropriate term? We decided to go and take the Gaga quizz.

Hi, it's Retro calling... by Swide Team

For those hipsters looking for a bit of retro in their life, look no more as the Desk Phone Dock is here to save the day. Feel the satisfaction of physically picking up and dropping phone calls once again.  

Elvis (Vogue Hommes International S/S 10) by Swide Team

A jacket fit for the King; nothing screams old-time glamour like a few well-placed sequins on a classic tailored jacket. Just please don't go wearing it with blue suede shoes...

1st APRIL 2010
Experience colour with Carlos Cruz-Diez by Swide Team

You haven’t experienced colour until you’ve experienced the work of Carlos Cruz-Diez, otherwise known as “El Maestro”. Renown for his pioneering contribution to the world of kinetic art, Carlos Cruz-Diez’s latest exhibition shows Miami how to really play with colour.  

A stroll in the park by Swide Team

No.464 in a limited series- After a hard day's work and with the sun still shining, he hurries over to Central Park to enjoy some down time.

A case of the puppy love by Swide Team

Inspiration comes in many unexpected ways to the lovely people filling our inbox this week: we've got dogwalkers, potential buyers of designer Easter eggs and... well, there is also this e-mail from HR which is substantially less "lovely".

Ngo Okafor (Wall Street Journal March 10) by Swide Team

This will be the summer of sports what with the Football World Cup and what best to whet our appetites than a boxer in a suit? Meet Ngo Okafor, the model-turned-boxer-turned model.

The je ne sais quoi of Lea Seydoux by Swide Team

Not the first pretty Gallic actress to make it out of France and onto our screens; not the first crush we have had a modern-day Lolita. But Lea Seydoux somewhat gives us the feeling there is more than meets the eye.