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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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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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Dolce & Gabbana FW2013 Women’s show: the day before
Swide gained exclusive access to the fittings for the runway show held on Friday and Saturday at the design headquarters. Natasha Poly and Bianca Balti are the protagonists of this sneak peak video. Baroque pearls, embroidery, tapestry, angels and lush fabrics are a testimony to the Fall Winter 2013 inspiration: Sicilian inspired Baroque.
| Feb 26, 2012 | 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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Funeral alla Dolce & Gabbana
The 2003 TV advertisement for the Dolce&Gabbana Perfume Sicily, centred around a typical Sicilian funeral caused quite a stir and divided public opinion.
| Oct 30, 2011 | History > DG Archive
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1994: Monica Bellucci and Giuseppe Tornatore for Dolce & Gabbana
In 1994, the commercial for the Dolce&Gabbana Classic perfume bewitched the world. A true reflection of Sicilian sensuality which was able to tell the story of Dolce&Gabbana’s DNA to the world.
| Oct 9, 2011 | History > DG Archive
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Invitation to the Dolce & Gabbana Womenswear S/S12 Fashion Show
Postcards from Sicily? When this invitation landed on our desk at Swide we were literally giddy with excitement.
| Sep 23, 2011 | History > DG Archive
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I Be A Blogger Po(o)r Dolce & Gabbana
Time to do some dirty laundry action. Everyone has skeletons in their closets, we have bloggers who have seen the light. Meaning they stood under their own safety torch that works with batteries.
| Sep 18, 2011 | History > Dirty Laundry
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A New Photographer Born: Domenico Dolce
Ok, so I have a question: is this just a joke? Or is it serious? Is Domenico Dolce getting ready for a new career? What did Stefano Gabbana just tweet? Questions questions...
| Sep 5, 2011 | History > Behind The Seams
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Spring-Summer '98: Stromboli
Erin O'Connor's subtle elegance mixed with Stromboli's volcanic black sand. Spring-Summer 1998 was the perfect union of craftsmanship and high tech. A wink at couture, an explosion of alternatives.
| Sep 4, 2011 | History > DG Archive
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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.