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Discovering a secret place: Scopello
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.
| May 27, 2012 | History > Behind The Seams
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Cooking with Sicilian girl - Let’s make Cassata
You know, one of the best things about Sicily is the food. Every single friend that has visited me, here, throughout the years has always been astonished by the art, landscape and people, but after all, it is the food is that they remember.
| Apr 29, 2012 | History > Behind The Seams
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The Spring Sun returns to Sicily
Sicily is always synonymous with sun, sea and summer but very few people know just how hot the real Sicilian summer can get. That’s why, for me, the best season in Sicily is Spring, with its windy days, light sun and... traditions.
| Mar 25, 2012 | History > Behind The Seams
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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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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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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 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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Sicilian Girl: A night at the Theatre
When I can, I love to go to Teatro Massimo to see an opera, a ballet or to listen to a concert. There is something inspiring, humbling and exciting about an evening at the theatre and the end of October seemed like the perfect opportunity.
| Nov 13, 2011 | History > Behind The Seams
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Sicilian Girl: Shopping in Palermo's bohemian boutiques
Shopping in Palermo is can be fun if you have a free afternoon, a friend and the will to walk around the city’s alleys. And, of course, a personal map, highlighted with the cool, alternative boutiques that are a hub of activity for young emerging talents.
| Oct 23, 2011 | History > Behind The Seams
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Sicilian Girl: From Capo Market to the Kitchen
When a friend needs your support, you gotta be there for them. That’s the Italian way of friendship, you know, and it doesn’t matter if you have billions things to do. A friend is a friend.
| Oct 16, 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.