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Lashings of leopard print and sultry black lace; elaborately embellished denim, plush velvet and shimmering sequins; signature florals, military-inspired tailoring and whimsical prints. Yes, there was truly something for everyone at Dolce & Gabbana’s Autumn/Winter 2017 presentation, and that was exactly the point.
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This was a celebration of character rather than clothes, with fashion firmly taking second place to family, a message that was clearly reflected in the design duo’s model casting.
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Industry professionals were joined on the runway by models of all ages, sizes and ethnicities. Mothers and daughters hand-in-hand, babes-in-arms, cute couples and even cuter dogs, plus a smattering of millennials, influencers and celebrity offspring, all helped hammer home Stefano Gabbana’s pre-show message “You need to accept yourself as you are”. And with free reign to style themselves before the show, this was indeed an event designed with everyone in mind.
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Replacing highly styled seasonality with dressing-up box sociability may once have been seen as a high-risk strategy. But with their natural flair for the fun-loving, Dolce & Gabbana’s inclusive extravaganza made for a refreshing respite in these uncertain times.