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A safari through fashion

Posted Apr 24, 2009

The 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.

Taking their inspiration from legendary photographers Irving Penn and Richard Avedon - the designers Dolce & Gabbana went on a literal and inspiration trip through Africa - bring the continent's breathtaking sights back to their Italian design studio.

All images featured below are from Dolce & Gabbana's latest coffee table book "Diamonds & Pearls".

Using prints, feathers, animal skins and African jewellery - the designer's iconic feminine tailoring took on new forms as they were injected with new fabrics and a new design outlook.

Yves Saint Laurent's iconic 1967 collection was referenced as were the Richard Avedon images of actress Lauren Hutton giving the Africa collection a powerful historical reference point as well as a modern feel.

See Lauren Hutton in Dolce & Gabbana's inonic leopard-print at their recent fashion show here Lauren-Hutton

For the collection's evening wear - printed chiffon, YSL inspired smoking jackets gave the collection a hit of the Dolce & Gabbana glamour factor.

Dolce & 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.

Source: Diamonds & Pearls

Photo Credit: Guenter Parth - Diamonds & Pearls

 

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