Dolce & Gabbana Presents Quiet Luxury During Milan Fashion Week
Dolce & Gabbana emphasised the significance of constructing garments that fit the actual body perfectly, prioritising the discipline of construction over fleeting trends or coolness.
With their much anticipated Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2024 collection, Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce usher in a new fashion story. This one-of-a-kind ensemble articulates a desire for stability in a constantly altering fashion scene by seamlessly blending the strands of reflection and artistic progress.
The collection presented a modern interpretation of their established codes, reflecting a balance between evolution and maintaining their recognizable aesthetic. The designers underscored the connection between personal identity and style, highlighting the importance of a strong sense of self and solid foundations. Domenico Dolce distinguished between style and fashion, expressing their intention to create something new while staying true to their own distinctive style.
While not strictly reductionist, the collection embraced a gentle modern simplification. The silhouettes were predominantly slender, occasionally offering roomier options, and exuded a soft and flowy aesthetic. Light, flat boot-socks in supple leather grounded the looks. The color palette remained sharp and restrained, featuring black, white, caramel, gray, and dark brown. Prints took a backseat, with the exception of delicate polka dots on a see-through chiffon blouse, adorned with a trailing bow.
The Italian firm describes the collection as a carefully selected assortment that embodies the effortless style of a discerning and enlightened man. Quilted garments also jump out this season in D&G: “Embracing a spirit of innovation and craftsmanship, the padded pieces redefine volume with a harmonious blend of exploration, aesthetics, and technology,” the brand shared.
The show invitation arrived in a black envelope that contained a metal replica of a credit card, along with a booklet of collection images. The word STYLE was printed in uppercase on its first page. “The credit card is an indicator, a symbol of identity. You are its sole owner, it’s about being who you are. Style is also about having a strong identity, solid foundations,” explained Stefano. “‘Style’ is quite different from ‘fashion.’ So, we’ve tried to do something new, but within the codes of our own style, keeping it firm and recognizable while evolving,” Domenico chimed in.
With the release of this collection, Domenico and Stefano need not worry about leaving a lasting impression. Men’s fashion has always been a means of self-expression for them, and for the Spring/Summer season, they have delved into their repertoire to present a series of familiar elements that have been reinterpreted in a renewed and simplified manner. The list of signifiers includes a sleeveless T-shirt, their signature black colour, the Coppola hat, the rosary, lace, transparency, and references to Sicily, among others. “But above all, it’s the cut and how our tailoring is constructed,” they explained.
The collection also features a slim silhouette, occasionally with more spacious cuts, but retaining a soft and fluid feel. absence of prints was notable, except for polka dots on a sheer chiffon blouse adorned with a bow. The collection also featured sensual transparencies, organza flowers, sleeveless T-shirts reinterpreted as bustiers, and fitted T-shirts paired with high-waisted fluid trousers.
“A garment has to fit perfectly on a real body; it doesn’t have to be just modern or cool,” they said. “That’s why the discipline of construction is so important to us.”
In addition to the well-known icons of the Dolce&Gabbana wardrobe, such as the Sicilia, Taormina, and Dolce jackets – now available as small coats or in single and double-breasted styles – the collection also features the DC Logo Bag. This innovative accessory has been designed to cater to the needs of the modern man.
