Fireworks are mesmerising. The ooos and ahhs when the sky lights up with delicate, ephemeral shapes, sparkly lights and the contrasting loud bangs inspire and awe the spectators regardless of their culture. These otherworldly shapes in the sky have also inspired Dolce&Gabbana in their Spring Summer 2012 collection.

We managed to get our hands on some of fashions most desired hot, young things and here are our favourite pick of the bunch.

Sitting down to write this first edition of my new Luxury London column brought so many thoughts swirling through my mind. How do I begin? Where do I start? Life in London is about experiences and people right? A millionairess I am not, but I can say with much pride that I was born and raised in this city, love life and people – a good premise from which to start. So, whether you’re visiting soon or are here already, wherever you are in the world - please join me here each month.

The Swide team has taken you down glamorous, exciting, visually fulfilling trips down memory lane this year. We’ve looked through the archives and reminded you what unique stylistic codes and creativity make this fashion label what it is today.

Bjork, Quentin Tarantino, Lour Reed, Gustavo Dudamel, Leonardo DiCaprio, Marilyn Monroe, Salman Rushdie, Sophia Loren, Leonardo Da Vinci, Joseph Gordon Levitt, David Attenborough, Julianne Moore are the unusual guests of honour at a fantasy Christmas Celebration at Dolce&Gabbana.

When tradition meets beauty: Monica Bellucci, Bianca Balti and Simone Nobili capture the essence of the Italian family

Mariano Vivanco shot the SS/12 man Dolce&Gabbana campaign: let's take a look at their protagonists

English utilitarian philosopher John Stuart Mill famously wrote that "the amount of eccentricity in a society has generally been proportional to the amount of genius, mental vigour, and moral courage which it contained”. Eccentricity is a behavioural phenomenon that has fascinated and defined many instrumental thinkers throughout history.

Exquisitely hand made filigree jewellery, loaded with significance and iconography make the perfect Christmas gift.

The tradition of commissioning accessories in the most exclusive skins is resurfacing as the norm. In a time when consumers are on the prowl for the ultimate in luxury, Dolce&Gabbana have picked up on this trend and have decided to give their clients the opportunity to possess something unique and personalised- a made to order Dolce&Gabbana crocodile skin accessory.

There simply aren't the words to express how much we love Leo Messi. His meteoric rise to the undisputed position as the best football player on the planet and possibly ever, has seen him leave a trail of previously unsurpassed records in his wake.

Swide have decided to put a list together of how social media can save Christmas. Now, I’m not saying that these are going to work in every situation but I’m sure that with a bit of creative thinking you can get yourself out of any sticky situation.

The Christmas trees are decorated, sumptuously wrapped gifts are piling up under said trees, the Nativity Scenes have taken pride of place in the house, and the party season is in full swing. Christmas is at the door, and here at Swide we’re already planning our outfits for New Year’s Eve…

Domenico Dolce chatting with the press, Stefano Gabbana admiring Anna Dello Russo’s ensemble and fashion bloggers enjoying champagne… by the bottle. That’s right readers iwork4dg has the inside on the Dolce&Gabbana Brindisi (that means a celebratory toast to you and me)

What do you get the man who has everything? A successful businessman is the hardest to shop for. So here's a letter from one to Santa Claus with a few suggestions as to what to stuff in his stocking this Christmas.

Christmas time always reminds us snow, trees and logs burning in an open fireplace, but sometimes it could be synonymous with a hot and sunny Sunday - if you live in Brazil or in Sicily that is.

Mix and match has been a running theme for Dolce & Gabbana. For Spring Summer 2000, the duo chose to welcome the millennium with a kaleidoscope of colour and print.

Fancy attending that special do with a flair of ease in your wears? Or want to give the fashion forward man in your life a touch of inspiration? Well, look no further.

Ever got a Christmas present you didn’t want? Well it’s that time of year again and Santa is making his list and he’s checking it twice. To be sure you don’t find something unwanted in your Christmas stocking why not write the man a letter. Here‘s one from a sporty man living in Milan.

Dolc&Gabbana have referenced traditional masculine tailoring in their womenswear collections almost as early as their first fashion show. But what is it about role reversal that has fascinated thinkers, artists and politicians for centuries?

To accompany the release of Dolce & Gabbana’s new line of haute perfumerie scents, a video has been artfully created to recount the inspirations behind the perfumes, but also the maison.

This is what happened when Swide's very own Englishman in Milan, Ben Taylor, met the Italian beauty Bianca Balti. An interview, which ends with a kiss, reveals a couple of her secrets...

Felicity Jones is one lucky lass. Last week she was unveiled as the new face of the Dolce&Gabbana Makeup, this week she features in Vanity Fair wrapped up in Dolce&Gabbana SS12, photographed by Ellen Von Unwerth, and just bagged herself a role in Ralph Fiennes ‘Invisible Woman’. Busy Girl, ay?

Everyone enjoys the atmosphere at Christmas: for some has a profound religious meaning, for others it is a chance to gather all the family together and celebrate. In Italy Christmas it's one of the moments of the year people look forward to: here is why...

Despite the warm sunshine that still lingers during these Roman days, Christmas is almost here. Not wanting to desert the sun yet, we hit the streets of Rome.

Passion, tradition, craftsmanship: here is what’s behind Dolce&Gabbana Jewellery collection

December has arrived and the Christmas party season is in full swing. Here’s a selection of Dolce&Gabbana evening gowns that are sure to live up to any encounter under the mistletoe.

The pages for the December editions of the Korean publications of Marie Claire, Vogue and W Magazine have been served a flurry of fashion fabulousness by Dolce&Gabbana. A photoshoot, an interview and a photo journal… what more could you want?