Dolce&Gabbana want to become an iconic name in fashion, one which will stand the tests of time and live well beyond the designers. One of the ways to create a legacy for Dolce&Gabbana was to add to their selection with a highly luxurious couture line, well, to be clear, Alta Moda, and make sure you call it that, or you’ll risk finding yourself on the receiving end of a cutting remark by Stefano himself, like that blogger who unwittingly misnamed the made to measure line.

The event was so exclusive, that not even Swide was invited, but, we’ve selected the best reviews and colour pieces that have emerged from those lucky enough to be in Taormina.

Virginie Mouzat from Le Figaro thoroughly enjoyed the spectable in taormina.

Luke Leitch from The Daily Telegraph may have got distracted a while by the non fashion events happening around him, but the clothes really did steal the show.

Lisa Armstrong Fashion Editor at The Daily Telegraph appreciates the traditional elements of the Dolce&Gabbana Alta Moda show.

Daniela Monti, from Corriere della Sera was seduced by the surroundings, the pomp as well as the fashion.

Lauren Milligan from Vogue UK could not wait to tell us all about the show:

Franca Sozzani from Vogue Italia recognizes the show as a seminal moment in Italian fashion.

For a full account of the show see what Anna Dello Russo thought.