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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! ]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:06:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/sicilian-girl-valentines/2012/2/12 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/sicilian-girl-valentines/2012/2/12
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. ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:54:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/shit-girls-say-to-dolce--gabbana-male-models/2012/2/8 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/shit-girls-say-to-dolce--gabbana-male-models/2012/2/8
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. ]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:08:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/the-new-dolce-vita/2012/2/6 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/the-new-dolce-vita/2012/2/6
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… ]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:41:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/model-overdose-boys-behaving-badly-at-dgfw13/2012/1/25 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/model-overdose-boys-behaving-badly-at-dgfw13/2012/1/25
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. ]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:16:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/sicilian-girl/2012/1/22 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/sicilian-girl/2012/1/22
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Dolce&Gabbana SS12 Man Campaign shows the cinema italiano atmosphere off camera. ]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:38:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/la-bella-estate-video/2012/1/21 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/la-bella-estate-video/2012/1/21
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. ]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:16:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/a-la-mode-river-viiperi/2012/1/21 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/a-la-mode-river-viiperi/2012/1/21
A stylish night at Bar Martini organized by the designers celebrated Men’s Fashion Show and cinema italiano ]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:40:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/la-bella-estate-after-show-party/2012/1/18 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/la-bella-estate-after-show-party/2012/1/18
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. ]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:02:07 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/dolcegabbana-mens-fw13-live-stream-the-minutes/2012/1/15 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/dolcegabbana-mens-fw13-live-stream-the-minutes/2012/1/15
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... ]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:23:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/la-bella-estate-party-by-dolcegabbana/2012/1/15 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/la-bella-estate-party-by-dolcegabbana/2012/1/15
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. ]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:41:35 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/video-fitting/2012/1/14 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/video-fitting/2012/1/14
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. ]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:24:22 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/dolcegabbana-ss12-menswear-campaign-photos/2012/1/13 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/dolcegabbana-ss12-menswear-campaign-photos/2012/1/13
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. ]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:34:19 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/campagne-donna-brandsite/2012/1/13 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/campagne-donna-brandsite/2012/1/13
We managed to get our hands on some of fashions most desired hot, young things and here are our favourite pick of the bunch. ]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:05:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/top-5-model-profiling/2011/12/27 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/top-5-model-profiling/2011/12/27
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. ]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:38:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/luxury-london-karma-style/2011/12/27 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/luxury-london-karma-style/2011/12/27
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. ]]> Sat, 24 Dec 2011 10:45:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/swide-christmas/2011/12/24 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/swide-christmas/2011/12/24
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. ]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:01:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/how-social-media-can-save-christmas/2011/12/18 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/how-social-media-can-save-christmas/2011/12/18
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) ]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:32:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/a-christmas-toast-with-dolce--gabbana/2011/12/15 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/a-christmas-toast-with-dolce--gabbana/2011/12/15
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. ]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:29:12 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/sicilian-girl-sicilian-christmas/2011/12/12 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/sicilian-girl-sicilian-christmas/2011/12/12
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. ]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:18:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/velvet-collection-video/2011/12/7 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/velvet-collection-video/2011/12/7
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... ]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:22:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/biance-balti-interview-for-swide/2011/12/6 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/biance-balti-interview-for-swide/2011/12/6
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... ]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:54:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/dolcegabbana-christmas-windows/2011/12/4 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/dolcegabbana-christmas-windows/2011/12/4
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. ]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:15:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/andrea-ravieli-dolce-vita-boutique/2011/12/4 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/andrea-ravieli-dolce-vita-boutique/2011/12/4
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. ]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:20:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/video-prestige/2011/11/24 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/video-prestige/2011/11/24
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. ]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:26:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/ivan-olita/2011/11/23 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/ivan-olita/2011/11/23
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. ]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/yuri-seoul/2011/11/22 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/yuri-seoul/2011/11/22
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… ]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:53:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/movember/2011/11/21 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/movember/2011/11/21
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. ]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:49:15 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/milano-thunder/2011/11/18 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/milano-thunder/2011/11/18
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… ]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:22:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/jewellery-dg/2011/11/16 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/jewellery-dg/2011/11/16
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. ]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:35:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/terrafirma-tshirt/2011/11/15 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/History/Behind-The-Seams/terrafirma-tshirt/2011/11/15