La Dolce Vita..
(Lara Stone, Vogue France Mar 14)
When I looked at Dolce &Gabbana SS14 for the first time I could feel the bright sun of Sicily and the shadows of a lemon tree flickering above. There was cherry blossom. luscious gold jewellery, lazy lunches, fresh homemade pasta and carafes of wine.
(D&G SS14 Garage UK)
So it’s always fascinating to see the magazines then take the clothes and present them to us within the spirit of their publication.
( Fioia Italy Feb 14)
They have the resources to create another glossy world…to give us the chance to hold a physical dream in our hands.
(Glamour Italy Mar 14)
(Hunger UK)
(Vanity Fair, Italy, Feb)
(L’Officiel France Mar 14)
(Marie Claire, Italy Mar 14)
(Numero France Mar 14)
(Harper’s Bazaar, UK mar 14)
(All photos from Dolce &Gabbana)
Like the Sirens on the cliffs they call us saying, just by re-mortgaging your house you too can be like me…Or…are they works of Art in their own right? Adding subtle layers of message and mystery..
It’s your call.
Laters, Kate x
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Like Kate, I can’t get enough of D&G’s love affair with their home country. Every collection seems to conjure up the special laid-back, sunny quality so unique to Sicily; and makes me want to transport myself there pronto.
I agree…they are a joy to see – I find the workmanship mind boggling! xxx
I don’t know much about these things but I’d say they were works of art…
Maybe they’re both.. xxx
Love the redesign xx
The photos are amazing–so evocative and SUCH powerful persuasion!
Adds to my longing for summer! xxx
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” ~Pablo Picasso
And for me, that’s exactly what this {dreamy} D&G collection does…
so is it art or a dream??…
for me it’s gloriously both~ xo
He was a wise man was that Picaso! Lovely quote..
Your stunning selection and your inspiring words show how exciting fashion magazines are (my fave ? the “Glamour Italy” apple-filled magical image) ! xxxxx
Thank you you gorgeous girl! xxx
Amazing and so special!
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They keep going back to the Sicily theme..but I’m so glad that they do! I love it! x
Oh boy those are dresses to make you dream. I think your evocative writing contributes a fair bit to my dream too Kate. I love those dresses and I adore the photographs and styling but you just make it that little bit better.
Sigh. That is very special. Especially coming form a wordsmith such as yourself xxxxxxx
Isn’t interpretation what makes the world a beautiful place? When clothes are so lush, each photographer, stylist, editor is able to project his own personal vision onto them. And what a lovely job: to take beautiful things and make them look, well, beautiful 🙂
To see..perchance to dream! I think this post was subconsciously being influenced by a project I have in my head about layering and symbolism..needs to come out!! xxx
Awesome fashion photography. The photography are Works of art in themselves.
I think another aspect that amazes me is that fact these are produced for what is essentially throw away art..incredible really.. xxx
Wouldnt that be a lovely job? I would like to decide where and how!
I think it would always have to require somewhere hot with lots of cocktails and a swimming pool!..and may be George Clooney for good measure! x
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Thank you! x
They all look like beautiful works of art…!
Does it matter that they show a perfect world..or is it just sometimes nice to dream? xxx
I love all the presentations — It was funny, I could guess which country by the style of layout. If I had to pick a country — Italy won.
XO
And THIS is why I keep reading the glossy’s! Just so I can hold and own that little slice of beauty. (Because I certainly can’t afford it otherwise!) Love the photos you pulled! XOXO – K
It is that gorgeous chance to hold it in our hands and turn the pages..that total absorption.. xxx
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Fantastic post Kate. The photography is also an art-form, in my opinion the result is magic!
Oh wow, gorgeous! Love love love them all!!
Lovely. The ones with the horse and the apples are my favorite 🙂