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The leopard changes its spots

Posted May 1, 2009

Part of the Dolce & Gabbana SS09 womenswear collection has its inspiration in the cult film, The Leopard. The film's golden Sicilian baroque opulence, and rich colour created the foundations for this modern collection.

Opulence, elegance, evening dresses, ballrooms, rich silks, red and gold - all words that bring to mind Luchino Visconti's hit film, The Leopard - and now pieces from the SS09 Dolce & Gabbana womenswear collection.

Although the designer's journey may have begun in the ballroom - where the film ends, the designers, have created a and elegant and modern interpretation, inspired by the beauty in his fairytale aristocratic Sicilian masterpiece.

Baroque scenes from the must-see film can be found in the gold woven into sharp tailored suits and dresses, jackets with three quarter sleeves and quirky wedges, creating a fresh spin on the concept of opulence and that set next season's key trends for a gold and metallic colour palette.

The film, based on the top-selling novel in Italian history and considered one of the most important novels in literature is perhaps most famous for its ballroom scene - considered one of the most spectacular sequences in film history. Take a look below not only at film history - but at a fresh and elegant idea of how to style your hair for a unique new look.These accessories are coming soon from Dolce & Gabbana's SS09 collection - stay ahead in Swide's Must Have section for more.

Source: The Leopard

Photo Credit - Catwalk: Monica Feudi

Photo Credit - Backstage: Luca Cannonieri

 

 

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