Dolce and Gabbana looked to the gilded pomp of the old Cathoic church to inspire their fall 2012 collection. From structured capes to velveteen dresses gloriously ornamented with gold trim, all emanated an aesthetic of old world excess.
As they are oft to do, the designers used a healthy dose of lace and sheer fabric, exposing bras and knickers, giving this collection a touch of sex appeal and modernity. Frilled collars and modest hemlines maintained a degree of sophistication.
The collection takes a colorful, somewhat spring-y turn, with a series of ornately printed floral frocks and separates. Dolce & Gabbana pay homage to Italy’s rich artistic tradition, with fresco-printed dresses depicting chubby cherubs playing amongst vases of blooming flowers. A few pieces recalled images of renaissance tapestries, following the floral motif of the collection. One jacket featuring embroidered parrots added a dose of whimsy to the collection.
This is a pretty strong collection. It has the glamor we expect from an Italian design house, as well as a range of pieces that individually possess their own visual interest. I’m sure we will be seeing those gold emoridered frocks on more than one red carpet, and on the cover of many a magazine.
Do you love it?
~Jihan
photos via Vogue
February 27, 2012 4:32 pm
In the fourth picture…The dress with the cap…Well mostly the cap. & The golden sequined dress with the black cap. It’s insipiring; first time I find a D&G interesting. I think i like it.
February 27, 2012 5:08 pm
Gagging at all of the pieces. The embellishments are out of this world. I love this.
February 27, 2012 6:08 pm
This is like one historical time era of orgasms……I need a cigarette.
February 27, 2012 6:23 pm
Love the ensemble in the 7th pic!
February 27, 2012 6:32 pm
Wow. I actually was kinda dazed by everything. It was so pretty and entrancing! I love it the theme. Gosh I wish I was that creative!
February 27, 2012 6:35 pm
Love it! The black and gold pieces are my fave
February 27, 2012 11:26 pm
I think I died.
February 28, 2012 12:03 am
omg the headpieces and earrings are gorgeous!!!!!
February 28, 2012 9:37 am
The detailing on the cape is amazing, and I’m loving the separates. They hit it out of the ball park this season!!
February 28, 2012 9:56 am
All of the pieces are stunning!
February 28, 2012 6:45 pm
Ahhh they have stole my heart! I’ve recently been obsessed with 16th century chapel paintings and arcitecture & such so to see this collection is like a brain explosion!
February 29, 2012 12:52 am
Loves!
February 29, 2012 8:29 pm
i LOVED this runway. The Dolce & Gabbana runways have really been doing it for me lately. I think Gold, and gold details and accents are going to be trending…if that hasn’t already been established.
March 8, 2012 6:37 pm
I’m so in love. Dolce & Gabbana at their most artistically finest. The sheer showing the models flesh but in such a respectful way, the gold is striking and stunning alongside the soft ancient frills… Definietly in love.
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