DOLCE AND GABBANA SPRING 2016

DOLCE AND GABBANA SPRING 2016

Design extraordinaires, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana produced an uplifting collection brimming with Italian heritage. The colourful, flamboyant display held all the hallmark features of Dolce and Gabbana with kitsch motifs throughout reigning supreme.

Katya Ledneva modelled a lustrous, pewter, brocade pea coat emblazoned with the slogan 'Italia is love'. Embellishment came in the form of colossal sized daisy buttons, tapestry gardenias, jonquil applique, sequined lemons, flora and fauna splashed about. An ornate, gold, flower crown featured a cherub centrepiece. Gargantuan white rosettes and angels were suspended from lobes. Gold slippers complete with gold foil rosettes concluded the look.

A round neck, mesh, transparent midi dress was plastered with black, olive and tomato red botanica. The signature Dolce and Gabbana black bralet was teamed underneath. Crochet doilies adorned the full circle skirt adding an artisan edge. A floral headband was ignited by canary yellow pom poms and cobalt gemstones.

Italy does oriental as Estelle Chen took to the runway in a bold fuchsia kimono wrap dress, highlighted by roses.An ebony, lace petticoat peeked coquettishly beneath the kimono hem.Flower power headphones were the ultimate accessory of choice, finalised with multi tasseled ends. As Chen approached the end of the runway fellow model Eva Berzina snapped a selfie on the runway. 

Warm days spent in Capri called for the wardrobe staple sundress. Thick apron straps, square neckline, full circle skirt and black buttons added plenty of Italian charm. Sweet innocence prevailed on a heavenly white lace insert, baby doll mini dress. Undulating blue and white blooms added a burst of colour. Lavender sandals were heavily embellished with crystal flower motifs.

A diaphanous, boatneck maxi billowed with every stride Larissa Mascarenhas made. Details included an azure and yellow border-print silk chiffon fabric, long sleeves, tapered waist and voluminous skirt. Mammoth, gimmicky lemon and daisy earrings and a lemon decorated tiara were statement making additions.

Hand painted Italian scenery graced a sweetheart neckline bralet in shades of turquoise, carmine, daffodil yellow and khaki. A wide, black elasticised band sat high on the torso and flowed seamlessly into a full swirling skirt illustrated with Italian tourist destinations; perfect attire for an Italian screen siren.

For those who prefer tailoring with a subtle, masculine edge opt for the Spanish, matador inspired,polka dot, three piece suit. Details include cropped, shrunken jacket, matching waistcoat complete with velvet covered buttons and tapered 7/8 trousers. An ostentatious, black velvet and gold minaudiere oozed with decadence.

An effervescent, collection sure to brighten your day.

By Courtney Jones.