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Eye swide shot: Farewell fashion week
We're not exactly sure where fashionistas head off to when the final catwalk curtains go down. St.Tropez? St.Bart's? Or perhaps Shoreditch & Brooklyn. As they pack their designer cases we'd like to pay tribute to the fun sights they left behind.
| Jun 29, 2009 | History > Behind The Seams
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Swide Twit Picks: Glastonbury Day One
Sit back as Swide snoops around Twitter bringing you the pics the virtual world is twittering about. Missed out on a Glastonbury ticket? How to get the inside scoop...
| Jun 26, 2009 | History > Behind The Seams
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Eye swide shot: The cowboy gets a 2010 revamp
Just when we thought we had our professionality in tact at the D&G SS10 show, out came models in denim & studded boots as the image of urban cowboys.
| Jun 23, 2009 | History > Behind The Seams
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What happens next? Post fashion-show
Working at a fashion show involves running around after models, and drinking champagne. What is rarely talked about however is when the champagne's finished and the heels are off.
| Jun 23, 2009 | History > Behind The Seams
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Eye swide shot: Hairpins maketh the man?
Have we missed a trick we wondered when we saw these images? Could the test of a real man be whether he keeps his cool when under the influence of hairpins. We take a peek.
| Jun 22, 2009 | History > Behind The Seams
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Eye swide shot: The digital divide
At the SS10 Dolce & Gabbana menswear show we took to observing the male models in their natural habitat - backstage at a catwalk show.
| Jun 20, 2009 | History > Behind The Seams
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Eye Swide shot: David Gandy & Jesus Luz arrive
Saturday June 20th is the Dolce & Gabbana SS10 menswear show and we intend to get backstage and do whatever it takes (someone has to) to bring you the images, the gossip and the new trends in real time.
| Jun 19, 2009 | History > Behind The Seams
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Swide Twit Picks: The biggest banana split in the world?
Sit back and relax as Swide snoops around Twitter bringing you the pics the virtual world is twittering about.
| Jun 19, 2009 | History > Behind The Seams
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Eye swide shot: Buy my work
Direct from the 2009 Venice Biennale Swide brings you an exclusive series of images. Next in our series we showcase what it takes to become an artist which appears to involve not only absinthe and paint.
| Jun 15, 2009 | History > Behind The Seams
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Colleague Envy
Picture the scene...your colleague is on a shoot in Capri with David Gandy eating fresh fish, with a seaview. I on the other hand have the intern, a sandwich and a view of a garage. Jealous me?
| Jun 12, 2009 | History > Behind The Seams
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Show some lift love
It appears our building has taken the story Devil Wears Prada to heart by opting to ride the office lift alone. Firstly not only is this kind of behaviour dullity, dull, dull but secondly a whole lift to one's self is just not workable in a busy office??!!!
| Jun 5, 2009 | History > Behind The Seams
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A male model lifestyle: The Pros and Cons
If you imagine life as a male model as being first class travel and hanging out at fashion shows - you're absolutely right, but in our latest video - Swide also discovers the dark side.
| Jun 26, 2009 | History > Behind The Seams
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Exclusive video: The lone ranger is back
Cast aside your preconceptions that all a cowboy needs is a horse and a rope. Spotted this week in Milan are a new generation of cowboys who we wouldn't think twice about getting on a horse with, except perhaps with the exception of model Tyson. Find out why...
| Jun 25, 2009 | History > Behind The Seams
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The model debate: Are female models too thin?
As the Editor of UK Vogue launches a war on size zero, we asked male models backstage at the Dolce & Gabbana SS10 menswear show what they thought. Curves, it seems are back.
| Jun 23, 2009 | History > Behind The Seams
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Eye swide shot: Domenico Dolce's final check
The catwalk is a beautiful place. Backstage however is a different atmosphere. It's where last minute changes happen and the perfectionists come out to play.
| Jun 22, 2009 | History > Behind The Seams
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Eye swide shot: 2010 - the compact year
Pack your bags for next summer (but make it light) - next season's bag is a compact one. We bring you the SS 2010 trends direct from today's Dolce & Gabbana menswear show.
| Jun 20, 2009 | History > Behind The Seams
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Eye swide shot:Jesus prepares for his Milan catwalk debut
It's not an easy job when the world's eyes are on you (well the paparazzi's anyway).
| Jun 20, 2009 | History > Behind The Seams
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Pitti Uomo: Tweets from the Undercover show
Picture the scene. Fashion blogger Diane Pernet is being interviewed, as the best of the world's fashion press arrive, providing the perfect opportunity to tweet away.
| Jun 19, 2009 | History > Behind The Seams
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D&G's new online store opens its doors just for me
I wasn't sure whether to be pleased or offended when Mr. New Media asked me to be the first to trial the new D&G online store. As my love for shopping appears to be common knowledge I put it to good use, and just like Madonna - I had the entire store to myself.
| Jun 16, 2009 | History > Behind The Seams
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The model ride
As you may be aware my favourite time of the year is fast approaching. Forget Christmas and birthdays - the biggest gift one can receive is a backstage pass to menswear fashion week. Here are the 10 signs you know menswear fashion week is almost here.
| Jun 15, 2009 | History > Behind The Seams
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The Milanese makeover
First came the improved service and attentive waiters, followed by an instant respect in the bank - a place I've never been treated graciously in my life. Could a Milanese makeover be the perfect travelling companion?
| Jun 11, 2009 | History > Behind The Seams
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In an exclusive interview with Swide, Mr. Gandy talks about his life and shows us that even away from the Dolce&Gabbana stage he is... a real gentleman.
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...
Together, as Swide, we shared our new year’s resolution with you, our readers. Love it or hate it, today is St. Valentine’s Day and we want to take the opportunity to share our thoughts on the Big L with you and how to be happy when in love.
We all do it, we all fall in love and it can happen any day of the year, usually when you least expect it. So why do we celebrate all lovers on this one day February 14th every year? Who was St. Valentine and why is he the patron saint of lovers?
It's Valentine's Day, and that's great. Restaurants will be thriving with happy couples celebrating. But what about singles, who want to eat alone - not only then, but all-year-round - without feeling uncomfortable?
A dozen long stemmed red roses is a thoughtful and appreciated gift. But for the more adventurous lovers out there, why not shop around for a more exotic bunch?
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.
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!