Dolce & Gabbana F/W 2009

Complete sophistication at Dolce & Gabbana. Celebrated design duo, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, created a completely sophisticated collection for the next winter season. Going back to the basics the entire collection had the classic Dolce & Gabbana DNA with pure tailored pieces. There was a feeling from the traditional Italian period giving reference to the Rat Pack era and a new line of t-shirts that gave homage to the Italian Stallion, Rocky Balboa. In the opening of the show, the black and white pieces paired with flat caps, gave a vibe from the legendary Italian film director, Roberto Rossellini. Without doubt there was suggestion towards hard economic times in Italian history. This collection was all about keeping it sophisticated with pure class.

The show began with a display of overhead video, “Intrecciato.” The video depicted the process of the weaving technique that created the most magnificent pieces in the collection. The staging was a completely black atmosphere with the Killer’s latest single, “Human”, setting the soundtrack. Noah Mills opened the show in a refined black tailored suit paired with a crisp white shirt, black skinny tie and a flat cap. The color black dominated the main color scheme throughout the entire collection. Following from last spring’s pajama chic emerged quilted pants and jackets that looked comfortable yet quirky. There was a splash of colors in red, pink and fuchsia that gave this collection a burst of liveliness in an entirely black collection.

The light pink and fuchsia also made its way on to the loafers and gave an entirely basic black, grey and brown look a little edge. There was also the astonishing array of crocodile bags that will be the next mandatory accessories for the next winter season for men.

The admired pieces were the black crocodile motorcycle jacket that will most likely be sold out before it hits the show rooms. The quirky quilted pants and jackets were the best pieces in the collection and came in basic black, blue and light pink.

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana went back to the origins of the brand and refined it to complete sophistication. Expect to see a distinguished Dolce & Gabbana man for the next winter season. –Brent Billiman, Milan, Italy.


Stan Honda Photo: Model Antonio Navas for Dolce F/W 2009


Stan Honda Photo: Model Noah Mills for Dolce F/W 2009


Stan Honda Photo: Model David Gandy for Dolce F/W 2009


Stan Honda Photo: Model Oliver Altman for Dolce F/W 2009


Stan Honda Photo: Model Travis Davenport for Dolce F/W 2009


Stan Honda Photo: Model Ryan Vigilant for Dolce F/W 2009


Stan Honda Photo: Model for Dolce F/W 2009


Stan Honda Photo: Model for Dolce F/W 2009