Fellini and a gothic magic
Dec 25, 2009With Cannes film festival in full swing and the recession apparently creating a lust for horror movies, Swide thought it was the perfect time to look back at Dolce & Gabbana's FW 97/98 "Fellini/Roma" collection. (> more)
The opposite of minimalism
Jun 15, 2009For their S/S 1996 collection Dolce & Gabbana took a trip to the Aeolian islands off the coast of Sicily. Inspired by their summer visit, the designers transformed its breathtaking scenery into passionate inspiration. (> more)
A safari through fashion
Apr 24, 2009The S/S 05 Dolce & Gabbana collection was inspired by an unforgettable South African safari the designers experienced. Using images from the brand's latest book "Diamonds & Pearls" - Swide takes a peek at the archive. (> more)
S/S 90: The Sixties
Mar 23, 2009Dolce & Gabbana's latest breathtaking coffee-table book Diamonds & Pearls showcases this early collection in a dreamlike and rarefied atmosphere. (> more)
Hollywood glamour
Feb 3, 2009After the death of grunge - the Dolce & Gabbana S/S 1995 collection turned to the allure of Hollywood glamour embracing a women's femininity and a strong sensuality. (> more)
A decadent trip through 1930's Bohemia
Dec 29, 2008Dolce & Gabbana's FW 00/01 collection was entitled, "Tamara de Lempicka" - inspired by the German expressionist painter of the same name. (> more)
The Pin-Up
Dec 5, 2008The F/W 91-92 collection became a showgirl for the season - a scintillating, curvaceous, glamorous Hollywood star. The designers showcased it on actress Sherilyn Fenn, after being impressed with her fifties style in the cult David Lynch T.V programme Twin Peaks. (> more)
Madonna: The Eighties
Jul 6, 2009Dolce & Gabbana's S/S 2001 was an homage to one of the designer's favourite epochs and the collection that Madonna wore for her video, Don't Tell Me. It was also the moment of those infamous Kylie and Britney t-shirts. (> more)
A signature style
May 11, 2009"China" SS 97 was a mix of Eastern inspiration and contradictory collection of fabrics that became a forerunner of the eccentricity and vintage styling that dominates fashion today. Delve into Dolce & Gabbana's archives... (> more)
A change was in the air
Apr 20, 2009The nineties heralded a new direction for Dolce & Gabbana and their SS04 "Mediterranean" collection. (> more)
FW 2004: The Helmut Newton collection
Mar 16, 2009Dolce & Gabbana's latest breathtaking coffee-table book Diamonds & Pearls showcases this iconic collection in a dreamlike and rarefied atmosphere. Photographed by Guenter Parth, the images illustrate the collection in an elegant and surprising light. (> more)
Flower Power
Jan 12, 2009Dolce & Gabbana's SS04 collection took it's floral energy from an unlikely source - the cyberage. (> more)
The Mix Masters
Dec 9, 2008Dolce & Gabbana's FW 96/97 collection broke the mould. Inspired by the Fellini film, " Le Notti di Cabiria" - the collection was sexy, refined, yet ever so slightly eccentric. (> more)
The roots of the first collection
Oct 31, 2008Sicily came first, the brand’s style DNA. Originating in simplicity and austerity, the beginnings of this new era went on to develop into luxurious cult elegance. (> more)
The catwalk is all about being in or out: out are last season's colour combinations and style cravings, in are surprisingly feminine masculine-inspired tailoring and all shades of intense and powerful red. Swide's very own stylist gives you the lowdown.
Proving she’s more than just a pretty face, Supermodel Gisele Bündchen launches her own line of eco-friendly skincare products that aims to make your skin glow just as bright as hers.
There is a little boy in all of us who once dreamed of growing up to be a hero - the more ambitious dreamt of Superman, the old-fashioned of cowboys and the dark ones... Darth Vader no less!
No.450 in a limited series - From the outside looking in, his life may seem like horseplay. But, this lone ranger has to wear two hats, one of a business man and another of a cowboy.
Fashion weeks have come and gone and already we are feeling a little backstage nostalgia - we travel back in time amongst D&G's belles, Tao and her book, Chanel with her sparkly goggles...
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Dolce & Gabbana's menswear. We are pleased to announce Another Man has joined the celebrations in releasing a short film featuring the brand's menswear, directed by Pierre Debusschere.
While everyone was rushing backstage minutes before the models hit the Fall 2010 Dolce & Gabbana catwalk, Swide enjoyed the quiet atmosphere of the VIP room to chat to Italian actress and former Bond Girl Caterina Murino, who showed us why she is every bit the Dolce & Gabbana woman.
In taking a break from all the 8-bit electro and soft rock we’ve been coming across, Swide winds down to the relaxing beats off Brit DJ, Bonobo’s newest album, “Black Sands”.