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Finding love in Palermo with Sicilian Girl
Have you ever thought about Palermo as the ideal city for lovers? St. Valentine’s day is coming and I’d like to suggest to you the top 5 romantic places in my city: each location has a little story behind it all relating to love... let’s discover them!
| Feb 12, 2012 | History > Behind The Seams
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A winter’s break with the Dolce Vita by Andrea Ravieli
Finally, after several weeks of hard work at the University I attend, I am free to take a well deserved vacation. Final destination: Cortina D'Ampezzo.
| Feb 6, 2012 | History > Behind The Seams
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Sicilian Girl: Discovering the glimmers of Baroque in jewellery
We all go through a phase of admiration for our mothers and grandmothers’ jewels. It happens when we are little girls and, during a special occasion or a spot of reminiscing (or even just playing dress-up), you were allowed to take out those old jewellery boxes containing those special and valuable pieces and have your mother or grandmother show you how to wear them.
| Jan 22, 2012 | History > Behind The Seams
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River Delfin Viiperi: The model whose future focuses on stage
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 21, 2012 | History > Behind The Seams
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Stream of consciousness: blogging on the Men's DGFW13 show in real time
The Dolce&Gabbana Men’s Fall/Winter 2013 Fashion show went out all over the internet in real time. Here’s a blog on all the action as it happened.
| Jan 15, 2012 | History > Behind The Seams
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Dolce & Gabbana FW 2013 men's show: the day before
Swide reveals exclusive access to the fittings the day before the show. Protagonists are the baroque embroidery and luscious knitwear of the Fall Winter 2013 Dolce&Gabbana Men’s Collection. Supporting actors are played by the statuesque figures of Dolce&Gabbana favourites Simone Nobili and Adam Senn. This is where months of work, thought and inspiration come to life for the first time.
| Jan 14, 2012 | History > Behind The Seams
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Dolce & Gabbana SS12 Women's Campaign: the pictures
Monica Bellucci, Bianca Balti and Simone Nobili are the protagonists of the campaign shot by Giampaolo Sgura. A triumph of Made in Italy. Here are all the photos.
| Jan 13, 2012 | History > Behind The Seams
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New on Swide! Karma Style presents her Luxury London
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.
| Dec 27, 2011 | History > Behind The Seams
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How Social Media can save Christmas
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.
| Dec 18, 2011 | History > Behind The Seams
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The Nativity Scenes of Caltegirone with Sicilian Girl
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.
| Dec 12, 2011 | History > Behind The Seams
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Bianca Balti: Happiness is the biggest luxury you can have in life
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...
| Dec 6, 2011 | History > Behind The Seams
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The New Dolce Vita dresses up in Rome by Andrea Ravieli
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.
| Dec 4, 2011 | History > Behind The Seams
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Ivan Olita Investigates – The Fashion Show
Ivan Olita is an eclectic artist and is able to turn his hand to almost anything. From fashion to communication, cinema to television, a blogger for Rolling Stone Magazine and from artistic performance to the editorial world, he does all this with the witty confidence typical of one who wants to change the world. Follow Ivan as he investigates The Fashion Show.
| Nov 23, 2011 | History > Behind The Seams
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Movember! Gentlemen, your facial hair inspiration!
We are in the middle of November and this can mean only one thing… only two weeks left of Movember. All over the world gentlemen are keeping their upper lips warm by adopting a moustache. Are you stuck for style? Then Swide has some celebrity suggestions…
| Nov 21, 2011 | History > Behind The Seams
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My day with the last filigree artisans of Italy
One of the few filigree artisans left in Italy worked on the Dolce&Gabbana Jewellery collection: my day with them reveals a historic workshop where craftsmanship and passion meet…
| Nov 16, 2011 | History > Behind The Seams
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S**t Girls Say To Dolce & Gabbana Male Models
When the Swide team was backstage at the Men’s Dolce&Gabbana FW13 fashion show, we couldn’t help but eavesdrop on what the male models were talking about; the questions that girls ask them again and again and again.
| Feb 8, 2012 | History > Behind The Seams
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Model Overdose: Boys behaving badly at DGFW13
Swide's cameras were on location as the boys of Dolce&Gabbana's Baroque Tailoring were preparing for the Fall/Winter 2013 show. What started off as a normal day backstage was soon taken over by the guys that get us blushing. Whether they were in hair&makeup or in the midst of changing, the male models couldn't help but get playful with the camera…
| Jan 25, 2012 | History > Behind The Seams
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La Bella Estate: The Video
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Dolce&Gabbana SS12 Man Campaign shows the cinema italiano atmosphere off camera.
| Jan 21, 2012 | History > Behind The Seams
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La Bella Estate: the after-show party of Dolce & Gabbana
A stylish night at Bar Martini organized by the designers celebrated Men’s Fashion Show and cinema italiano
| Jan 18, 2012 | History > Behind The Seams
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La Bella Estate: the after show party held by Dolce & Gabbana
In a relaxed atmosphere where the feelings of family and the cinema italiano’s Dolce Vita era mixed, Swide was there to chronicle the party that was attended by David Gandy, Bianca Balti, Adam Senn and many others...
| Jan 15, 2012 | History > Behind The Seams
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Dolce & Gabbana SS12 Men's campaign: all the pictures
There is a definite cinematographic inspiration behind the advertisement campaign “ La Bella Estate”. Mario Vivanco shot a cast of Italian actors for the campaign: Francesco Scianna, Primo Reggiani, Thomas Trabacchi, Chiara Francini, Beppe Fiorello, Filippo Nigro.
| Jan 13, 2012 | History > Behind The Seams
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The Top Model Profiling of 2011
We managed to get our hands on some of fashions most desired hot, young things and here are our favourite pick of the bunch.
| Dec 27, 2011 | History > Behind The Seams
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Bjork, DiCaprio, Tarantino and Marilyn at dinner with Swide!
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.
| Dec 24, 2011 | History > Behind The Seams
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A Christmas toast with Dolce & Gabbana
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)
| Dec 15, 2011 | History > Behind The Seams
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The Velvet collection: the essence of Dolce & Gabbana
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.
| Dec 7, 2011 | History > Behind The Seams
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Christmas: here is why it matters to Italy
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...
| Dec 4, 2011 | History > Behind The Seams
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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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Introducing Mr Dolce & Mr Gabbana to my Seoul
Fashion Editor Yuri Ahn accompanied designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana to the event at the Seoul boutique. In a suggestive setting, awash with Korean celebrities, Italian lights from the Spring Summer 12 fashion show and historic corsets, the design duo received a heroes’ welcome.
| Nov 22, 2011 | History > Behind The Seams
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Dolce & Gabbana Milano Thunder are ready to Win
From all corners of the world to win the WSB, The Milano Thunder boxing team are ready to win. Tonight is the first home match and they are going to be pitched against the Los Angeles Matadors.
| Nov 18, 2011 | History > Behind The Seams
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The Terraferma and Dolce & Gabbana Souvenir T-Shirt
Souvenirs. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, everyone loves the chance to get their hands on something to remind them of good times. Dolce&Gabbana hosted a Private Gala Dinner in Los Angeles with the stars of Italian Film, Terraferma - Emanuele Crialese, Beppe Fiorello, Donatella Finocchiaro and Filippo Pucillo.
| Nov 15, 2011 | History > Behind The Seams
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What make Dolce&Gabbana so successful, iconic and admired is that their basic stylistic codes are clean, clear and easily decipherable. Over 25 years Dolce&Gabbana have been able to adopt themes, fabrics or single items of clothing and re interpret it in their own style. The suit, the body con dress, the masculine look, lace, the corset are all historical fashion tools or phenomena which today have become synonymous with the brand’s style. In doing so, Dolce&Gabbana have not only been able to exhume pivotal fashion statements, but also ensure the brand’s relevance in the past, present and future.
Have you ever thought about Palermo as the ideal city for lovers? St. Valentine’s day is coming and I’d like to suggest to you the top 5 romantic places in my city: each location has a little story behind it all relating to love... let’s discover them!
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and today I have a special treat for you. I have asked 7 of my illustrator friends a few questions related to this special occasion and, to make this article special, 2 of them have each prepared an original Dolce & Gabbana art work as a Valentine’s gift to the Swide readers.
Andrea Preti invites us to one of his Dolce&Gabbana shoots and gives us a sneak peek into his pre-shoot routine and also shares some of his body secrets. But when you're in demand like Andrea is, a 5 minute chat is never easy...
I honestly fail to see sense in Valentine's day if you're a day over 13-years-old. Single people use it as an excuse to complain about being single (all men are jerks and all girls are crazy and whatnot), and couples ignore it or use it as an excuse to invite single friends over for dinner and boast about their love.
New York Fashion Week is on from February 9th: here are 5 Swide tips on how to take a break between one fashion show and the next.
When the Swide team was backstage at the Men’s Dolce&Gabbana FW13 fashion show, we couldn’t help but eavesdrop on what the male models were talking about; the questions that girls ask them again and again and again.
We’re living in a golden age of sport and especially for tennis. Years from now when we look back at sporting history of tennis the narrative will be all about three names: Rodger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. The scary thing is of the three, it’s Djokovic who still has to write the greatest chapter in his tennis story. Here are 5 reasons why Novak is the greatest of all time: