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The leopard changes its spots
Posted May 1, 2009
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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