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Once upon a time a Chinese New Year’s celebration was a strange and exotic event but today it’s part of the everyday cultural landscape. China is exporting her culture and the world is welcoming the coming of the Dragon.
Double Up: introducing Jerry Fu & Hao Yunxiang to Swide
Swide cornered Hao Yunxiang backstage at the Men’s Dolce&Gabbana FW13 fashion show, doubling him up with fellow model Jerry Fu, for an interview. But, before Swide unveils the full video, we ask the question; Who are Hao Yunxiang and Jerry Fu?
| Jan 27, 2012 | Faces > Celebrities |
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Chinese whispers, in conversation with top model Liu Wen.
Swide went backstage at the Dolce&Gabbana in Milan (FW 11) and caught up with Chinese superstar model Liu Wen, who spoke to us about her modelling career, her home and background, travelling and plans for the future.
| Nov 28, 2011 | Faces > Celebrities |
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From Fitness to Fashion: The rise of Ji Huanbo
The Men’s Dolce&Gabbana FW13 fashion was attended by Chinese model royalty in the form of Ji Huanbo, a male star that has been increasing heartbeats the world over. From fitness model to fashion favourite, Ji Huanbo is here is stay.
| Jan 27, 2012 | Faces > Celebrities |
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5 songs to… add a taste of the orient to your Friday
The advantage of living in a completely globalised and multicultural society is there's always an excuse to celebrate. Be it Hannukah, Christmas, New Year's Eve, St. Patrick's Day, Columbus Day or, in this week's case, the Chinese new year.
| Jan 27, 2012 | Faces > Music |
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When China caught the eccentrics
The Journey to the East video is an evocative behind the scenes testimony of the Prestige HK shoot which has taken place in Beijing’s China Club.
| Nov 24, 2011 | History > Behind The Seams |
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Designers Dolce & Gabbana reveal their designs on China
In an interview to Hong Kong magazine Prestige, the Italian design duo open up about their relationships with each other, with their celebrities, with their creativity and with the world’s second largest economy: China.
| Nov 14, 2011 | Style > Press Cuttings |
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Dolce & Gabbana Teachers for a Day: Trip to China
The Italian newspaper, Il Corriere della Sera, gives and inside view of the designers Chinese trip directly from Beijing.
| Mar 22, 2011 | Style > Press Cuttings |
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The designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana share their Chinese findings. The images of their ongoing trip. Visit China through their eyes.
| Mar 21, 2011 | History > Behind The Seams |
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Li Xiaofeng and the art of porcelain dressing
Li Xiaofeng is a Chinese artist that has made a name out of his very original use of shards.
| Feb 21, 2011 | Faces > Artists |
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From China with Love: The designers' best-of tweets
Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are in China for a visit. Swide shares with you 'the best of' gallery from Stefano Gabbana's tweets.
| Nov 1, 2010 | History > Behind The Seams |
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The Asian world is busy celebrating the Chinese New Year and welcoming the Year of the Dragon. The celebrations last for days on end, so there are plenty of occasions to show off those special occasion dresses.
| Jan 27, 2012 | Style > Look of the day
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The glamorous life of Hollywood stars, the red carpets and the corsets, and a wind blowing from east. A collection devoured by stars such as Madonna and Nicole Kidman. It must have been the negligée.
| Aug 7, 2011 | History > DG Archive
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Why does Dolce&Gabbana not venture into the world of haute couture? This has long been a question on the fashion set’s lips. They have the craftsmanship, inventiveness and the loyal clientele. Well here is the next best thing.
| Jan 23, 2012 | Style > Must Have
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The Dolce & Gabbana Man is very much “en vogue” and particularly this year as he is turning 20.
| Jun 2, 2010 | Style > Press Cuttings
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Vogue US are fans of the Dolce&Gabbana Dolce Bag. For the February issue the bag features in two photo shoots in two of its incarnations.
| Jan 25, 2012 | Style > Press Cuttings
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Southern Belle and America’s Sweetheart Reese Witherspoon, has embraced her new married life and a new look.
| Jan 24, 2012 | Style > Press Cuttings
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New! Follow your favourite brand in Russian and in Chinese and not only in English.
| Mar 24, 2011 | Life > Good(s)
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The world which revolves around the office is changing, and with that so is the dress code. With offices becoming increasingly less “stuffy” environments, office wear is adapting. Dolce&Gabbana have a fantastic understanding of what the young professionals want to wear, both at work and at play.
| Jan 25, 2012 | Style > Must Have
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Getting a transition wardrobe right is tricky. Bright colours are hard to pull off because we still have that green-ish tinge of winter. But when Spring (at least the calendar spring) is at the door we have a wish to brighten up that wardrobe full of black, greys and browns.
| Jan 24, 2012 | Style > Must Have
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For this month’s Vogue China Beauty, Jem Mitchell shoots model Shu Pei in the season's hottest make-up looks. Make-up by Alex Box and styling by Jamie Surman.
| Oct 19, 2009 | Style > Press Cuttings
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Dolce&Gabbana presents Dolce&Gabbana Jewellery video by Giampaolo Sgura starring Bianca Balti and Simone Nobili
| Nov 29, 2011 | Style > Must Have
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Passion, tradition, craftsmanship: here is what’s behind Dolce&Gabbana Jewellery collection
| Dec 3, 2011 | Style > Must Have
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We have selected 12 stunning pieces of jewellery from the Dolce & Gabbana Jewellery collection which are tell-tale signs of the inspiration and themes of the fine jewellery line.
| Nov 22, 2011 | Style > Must Have
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In Brief
Jan 20, 2012
Geraldine Saglio e Giampaolo Sgura have collaborated on a rich 7 page spread on Vogue Paris featuring jewellery. The dark, sultry photographs depict a “Carmen” inspired model, while the ambiance is definitely Hispanic, the white washed walls, antiquated window frames, the iron candle holders on the wall, you can almost feel the heat and smell the paella
Jan 12, 2012
Leandro Manuel Emede edited the short movie filmed during the shooting of Dolce&Gabbana SS/12 Man Campaign shot by Mariano Vivanco, a tribute to cinema italiano…
Jan 23, 2012
For SS12, the Dolce&Gabbana e boutique has been totally updated. Swide presents the new key features.
Jan 14, 2012
To the notes of La Donna è Mobile, from the Rigoletto sung by the great Pavarotti, models clad in the epitome of modern tailoring waltzed down the runway.
Jan 19, 2012
‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ hits the cinemas this July and its stars, Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield, are on the road promoting, what is sure to be, the Summer Smash of 2012. Whilst at the first press conference in Tokyo, Emma Stone couldn’t hide the fact that she is smitten with her Spider-Man and looked so in love that it seemed she would say anything and looked like she was on the cusp of divulging sensational secrets. Imagine if she had…
Jan 14, 2012
This season its all about the coat. Classic, exquisitely embroidered or in the form of a cape- the coat is the item around which the Dolce&Gabbana FW13 world goes round.
Jan 22, 2012
Are you a keen foodie but need a little help in the kitchen? Want to see how it's done through beautiful, no-fuss photography? And having these photographic recipes feature someone in the kitchen? Well, if this has already caught your attention, then Gnam Box has got something in store for you.
Jan 19, 2012
It’s La Ville Lumière turn to show off its menswear. But there is plenty to see off the catwalks too: paintings and much more are waiting in many Museums...
Jul 20, 2011
Meet a smart guy who wants to study psychology and who is taking the catwalks and magazines by storm. "I'm introverted, solitary and strange", he tells Swide. Let's see if we agree with him or if it is just a front that this hot new talent hides behind.
Jan 21, 2012
I am sure you have seen the Dolce & Gabbana F/W 2013 runway show already and I am happy to have seen River Delfin Viiperi, one of my favourite male models, in it. I was lucky enough to have the chance to ask him some questions regarding his modeling career before and during 2011. Today, I am happy to share this fun interview with you.
Jan 17, 2012
The red carpet rolled out yet again for the Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Los Angeles last night. Meryl Streep, Kelsey Grammer, Kate Winslet, George Clooney, Madonna and Woody Allen were amongst the winners at the coveted awards but it was the French silent movie, ‘The Artist’, that stole the show… as did Dolce&Gabbana.
Jan 18, 2012
Dakota Fanning makes the difficult transition from child star sweetheart to fully-fledged Hollywood movie star with effortless ease.