Dolce & Gabbana, the Italian label known for its glamorous and sensual designs, showcased a new vision of femininity at Milan Fashion Week on Saturday. The Spring/Summer 2024 collection, titled “Woman” was inspired by the classic tuxedo, but reinterpreted in various ways to create a range of dresses and suits for women.
The show opened with a dark pinstripe jacket and hot pants worn with stockings, setting the tone for a collection that played with contrasts of black and white, masculine and feminine, formal and casual. Asymmetrical black chiffon polka dot dresses followed, with many designs bearing bows tied at the neck.
The designers, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, dressed models in see-through black lace dresses and black jackets worn with micro shorts. Trousers suits were slim and cropped at the ankle, while some jackets were embellished with sequins or crystals.
The designer duo also experimented with tuxedo styles, cropping jackets or tur turning them into one-shoulders dresses. Some outfits bore white collars or details from white tuxedo shirts, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication. A selection of all white suits jackets and lace dresses also featured in the collection, as did dabs of leopard print on shiny macs and dresses.
Models carried small handbags and wore stilettos or flat thigh-high black boots, completing the look of confident and powerful women. The show ended with a series of black and white evening gowns, some with plunging necklines or high slits, others with ruffles or feathers.
The collection was a tribute to the versatility and strength of women, who can wear a tuxedo as well as a dress, and express their personality through fashion. Dolce & Gabbana once again proved their mastery of tailoring and craftsmanship, as well as their ability to surprise and delight their fans.
