The 2003 TV advertisement for the Dolce&Gabbana Perfume Sicily, centred around a typical Sicilian funeral caused quite a stir and divided public opinion.

Dolce&Gabbana male muse, and sporting inspiration, Clemente Russo is featured on l’Equipe magazine.

Clemente Russo was photographed for an exclusive feature in Sportweek and, seeing as he is a muse of Dolce&Gabbana’s, we were there to see how a Heavyweight Boxing Champion strikes a pose.

“Deep into the darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, boubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.” Edgar Allan Poe, may have been wondering what to wear for Halloween. This year let Swide guide you and give you tips on how to transform your fancy dresses into fancy-dress.

Winter is on our doorstep and the tricky business of choosing a companion to keep you warm this season is upon us, and by companion I mean a coat.

Playing between masculine and feminine is an age-old game. For FW11, Dolce&Gabbana exemplifies the duality and adds a touch of irony, frivolity and novel approach to a centuries old phenomenon.

My days never cease to surprise me, after all, when you work for Dolce&Gabbana you should always expect the unexpected.

The sound of presecco bubbling, conversing fashionables and pulsing beats is an enticing combination for most, but match all of this with the Birthday party of Bruno Mars and you know it is going to be a night to remember in the New Dolce Vita.

The ladies’ suit has come a long way since its beginnings in the 1660s; growing from a utilitarian item of clothing into object of desire. Throughout its life, the suit has won respect as a poster for social equality and women’s rights.

What do poets, fruits and dolce have in common? To celebrate the magazine's 15 years in Russia, there is a special interview with Dolce & Gabbana waiting the stands.

Shopping in Palermo is can be fun if you have a free afternoon, a friend and the will to walk around the city’s alleys. And, of course, a personal map, highlighted with the cool, alternative boutiques that are a hub of activity for young emerging talents.

By Scarlett Johansson. A signature scent that creates a strong first impression has hit the screens making yet a bigger impression. In a Dolce Vita interview with the star of the campaign shot by Jean Baptiste Mondino.

The coat is the perfect mix of tailoring and utility. The ultimate statement piece, the coat, blends tradition and trends in a timeless mix.

When you see someone's face illustrate the literary columns for a solid month, you can't but wonder who that is. A magic trick of the publishing world to drag us to the bookstore and meet Haley Tanner's Vaclav & Lena.

No. 647 in a limited series - It's cold, it's dark, it's I need a coat. Fashion spreads from the past continues: what did the 2012FW witnesses wear?

Somehow I knew this would happen. A sort of karmik retribution, a trick of ying and yang. I had to admit to it: yes, Italian men do have some fantastic qualities, now that I think of it.

The American preppy look has been done over and over again. For F/W11, D&G have interpreted this fashion favourite in their signature, irreverent, fun and always relevant style.

The beautiful Michelle Buswell features in Harper’s Bazaar Singapore and plays up to the masculine femininity of Dolce&Gabbana’s FW11 collection. Afterall… it is almost Halloween.

Black is the new black and a hologram, being a projection of the original, can of course, also be black.

When a friend needs your support, you gotta be there for them. That’s the Italian way of friendship, you know, and it doesn’t matter if you have billions things to do. A friend is a friend.

Fashion is a form of expression. Uniforms restrain creativity and dull down your mood. Long live individuality, freedom of expression and of course eccentricity!

“Italian Men are so hot, are you crazy, how can you live there and not notice?” told me a friend. Well, I didn't because to me seeing the Italian hotties everyday meant noticing their gigantic flaws. Italian fling, maybe, Italian boyfriend, not.

From sequins to stars, Dolce&Gabbana’s FW11 accessories are typically sexy yet playful. Well thought out styles are embellished with sequins or a monochrome keyboard to lend that signature irreverent look to serious fashion.

The 19-year-old model has been a hit on the runways this year, where she has opened and closed shows, and has been praised for the youthfulness that she brings to the wears of the designers. And it seems she is a hit for editorials too…

Spring Summer 12 looked back at simpler times, when women were women, men were men and fashion was straight to the point.

The Boyfriend blazer has been on trend for a while, but now you no longer need to raid your other half’s closet to find the right jacket, D&G has answered your prayers.

Introducing our brand new columnist Sicilian Girl who is going to be showing you the Sicilian way of life through her eyes. This week we join her for her Lunch Break alla Sun, Sea and Surf

In 1994, the commercial for the Dolce&Gabbana Classic perfume bewitched the world. A true reflection of Sicilian sensuality which was able to tell the story of Dolce&Gabbana’s DNA to the world.

Mondo Trasho, Tea Hacic-Vlahovic, is back and Sam Webb tells her exactly how it is. It is rare that Mondo Trasho is silenced but little did she know what Mr. Webb has got to say. One more question. Your place or mine?

When you work for Dolce&Gabbana, even fetching coffee can turn out to be an exciting experience.

The sunlight that casts down on the cliffs, the sea that gently touches the foreshore with its waves, the tranquility and peace. It could be a normal day at the seaside, but it's not...

Fashion designers the world over have been drawing inspiration from stylish decades gone by. For F/W11 it’s the turn of the swinging 60s.

The beautiful Monica Bellucci is an actress, model and oh so much more. That’s right, she is also the Cartier Ambassador and never fails to wear a statement piece when the opportunity arises, like the launch of Sortilege de Cartier for example. Oh, and her good taste doesn’t end there…

It's like the Oscars, only no one ever walks on the red carpet (shame) and women don't seem to be fully represented (other shame). The mystery is about to come to an end, who is the winner of this year's Nobel in Literature?

The unstoppable Kim Kardashian has scored her first cover in the Middle East and was photographed by John Russo. The theme of the shoot borrowed inspiration from stars and there are also a few music notes thrown in for good measure. She looks awesome.

The distinction between casual and formal wear has evolved over time and the margins are blurred. What remain constant however, are elegance, style and a sense of occasion.

For their F/W98-99 collection, Dolce&Gabbana referenced two greats of the golden age of couture, Cristobal Balenciaga and Christian Dior, yet staying true to their own signature concepts.

Mondo Trasho gave David Gandy the grilling that we had all been waiting for and when she met Simon Nessman we were hoping for more. But, it was Simon who got Mondo Trasho, Tea Hacic-Vlahovic, hot under the collar, well, lace to be more exact, and by the end of the interview I think that you'll also be falling in love with Nessman.