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The patience of lace makers in Burano, Venice
I have been promising myself for years that I would visit this pearl of the Venetian lagoon and, seeing as Spring has arrived, there is no time like the present to visit Burano; The italian island where the famous lace makers live.
| May 2, 2012 | History > Behind The Seams
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Venice: the Art and Elegance of Glassblowing
Since I was a child, I have always wondered where my grandmother's antique chandelier came from, along with the those delicate coloured glass objects - often in phytomorphic shapes - that can be found in almost every Venetian household. So, I decided it was time to find out more about these beautiful treasures and delve into the art of Glassblowing in Murano.
| Mar 29, 2012 | History > Behind The Seams
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The Venetian Carnival of Il Ballo Del Doge by Enrico Costantini
Entering the world of the Venetian Carnival is an explosion of senses; colour, light, sound and elegance all wrapped up in to one event. Join me as I indulge in some photography at the party of the year - Il Ballo del Doge
| Feb 22, 2012 | History > Behind The Seams
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New! Enrico Costantini presents his Venice In The Sky
The New Dolce Vita with Andrea Ravieli is what the good life is truly all about but, now, I have uprooted myself and returned to my Venice, my Venice In The Sky. This does not mean that the New Dolce Vita is forgotten, no, but it does give me the opportunity to invite you in to my world.
| Feb 15, 2012 | History > Behind The Seams
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Venice in the Sky: an introduction
As half of The New Dolce Vita, Enrico Costantini has uprooted his life from Rome and returned to this home town of Venice, from where he'll be bringing you his Venice in the Sky.
| Feb 15, 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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A Milanese Halloweekend by Andrea Ravieli & Enrico Costantini
The end of October is always full of surprises, first of all there is Andrea’s birthday and we never know what the celebrations will entail, and then there is Halloween, and what better place to celebrate these two occasions, than in Milan.
| Nov 6, 2011 | History > Behind The Seams
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Bruno's Birthday by Andrea Ravieli & Enrico Costantini
The sound of presecco bubbling, conversing fashionables and pulsing beats is an enticing combination for most, but match all of this with the Birthday party of Bruno Mars and you know it is going to be a night to remember in the New Dolce Vita.
| Oct 25, 2011 | History > Behind The Seams
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Milan Mens SS12 by Andrea Ravieli & Enrico Costantini
When up-and-coming fashion video director, Luca Finotti, was handed a digital video camera and asked to view the contents, little did he know that he was going to watching the result of what happened when The New Dolce Vita came to the Dolce&Gabbana Mens SS12 fashion show. From invite to fashion show to party - experience the fashion show through the eyes of The New Dolce Vita...
| Sep 11, 2011 | History > Behind The Seams
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Summer's End by Andrea Ravieli & Enrico Costantini
The end of summer is nigh and we wanted to bid farewell to the sun kissed days surrounded by the ones that truly make this life the New Dolce Vita.
| Sep 4, 2011 | History > Behind The Seams
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At 27, Dolce&Gabbana have achieved an impressive status, client base and cult following. The brand’s capacity to take the artistic traditions and aesthetic of Italy and make them their own is unsurpassable and highly romantic to fashion lovers. Their idiosyncratic designs, ironic take on classic dress and the brand’s emblematic items have all contributed in making Dolce&Gabbana a household name. For this instalment of our archive lead considerations of what makes up the Dolce&Gabbana DNA we concentrate on maybe one of the strongest statement the designers have made over the years: the corset.
When I was a child, my parents used to take me to a little village, where we would have almond “granita” and collect fresh water form a little drinking fountain, afterwards. This little place is called Scopello and it was time for me to return to my childhood and explore as an adult.
The scenario is…you are only in London for 24hrs. This doesn’t have to mean being stuck in your hotel wanting but not knowing what to do. Enlightened travellers continually ask the question - What would a Londoner do? Have no fear Luxury London is here…
There’s no need to go far afield to exotic locations to find adventure. In recent years adventures have been rediscovering urban winders right on our very doorsteps. Urban Exploration, known also as Urbex or UE, is an (often illegal) activity that explores unseen or unknown sights in the urban environment.
It appears that Ivan Olita’s scouting has led him straight to New York City’s very own scout, a movie location scout to be exact. Nick Carr’s job means that he gets to explore every nook and cranny that NYC has to offer, allowing him to discover the hidden details that many wouldn’t see. Ivan Investigates…
Whilst collaborating with Swide for The Matt Silk Collection SS12 video, Luca Finotti gave us the chance to get him in front of the camera for an exclusive interview. Whether it’s talking about his love affair with the camera, his views on what ‘ugly is’ or how he keeps himself sane, the up and coming fashion director was as natural in front of the camera as he is behind it.
The Cannes Film Festival is the epitome of European high glamour on the French Riviera. Sun, surf and…suits. Swide catches three stars who put their best foot forward in Dolce&Gabbana. Gerard Butler, Mathew McConaughey and Zac Efron got suited up to face the onslaught of press photographers that infest every event at Cannes.
Kylie Minogue has had a very very good week indeed. Sparkling brighter than ever at the Cannes Film Festival premier of ‘Holy Motors’, wearing Dolce&Gabbana, and then causing explosive reaction throughout the internet when her new single and video ‘Timebomb’ was dropped today.