Milan Fashion Week 2018 is on fire! Dolce & Gabbana threw a spectacular show as always, Moschino made our jaws drop with its innovative designs… The Italian most fashionable city once again didn’t fail to impress! We gathered the looks that got us so obsessed that we can’t wait to shop in Spring 2019. Flip through these images to discover the best of MFW 2018.
Dolce & Gabbana hosted a weekend of extravaganza for their Spring 2018 Alta Moda Fashion Show that took place at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center in NYC. The event turned into a three-day high fashion affair. For their Alta Moda shows, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana usually chose classic Italian destinations. The most recent couture shows took place in Milan, Sicily, and Naples. However, for Spring 2018, the Italian duo landed on US soil to present their opulent Alta Moda offerings.
The event consisted of a few different presentations. On Friday, Dolce & Gabbana presented the Alta Gioielleria high jewelry line. Next, on Saturday the men’s couture Alta Sartoria show at the Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center followed up. Lastly, the most anticipated show happened on Sunday where the women’s collection was presented at The Metropolitan Opera House.
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Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana invited the most impressive model cast to present the lavish pieces. First of all, the Italian duo made a strong statement that couture fashion knows no age, size or religion. The 69-years-old Canadian model Maye Musk looked absolutely stunning in Dolce & Gabbana couture. Naomi Campbell stole the attention in a maximalist corset gown with a graphic voluminous skirt. Ashley Graham amazed in a romantic floral gown paired with exotic headpiece. Other supermodels who walked the runway included Joan Smalls, Romee Strijd, Sara Sampaio, the hijab-wearing model Halima Aden, Taylor Hill, Karlie Kloss and more.
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The entire collection was as lavish as it could get. The Italian duo is well-known for their “more is more” philosophy. From florals, sequins, graphics, and stripes to intricate silhouettes, and massive headpieces, the Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2018 collection was a feast for the eyes. In fact, the graphics were a romantic ode to the city that never sleeps, New York.
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“We love everything about the city, the food, the people you meet on the streets, the skyscrapers, the restaurants, the subway, the nightlife, the lights that never go out. I could go on forever,” Gabbana told Vogue
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Almost every piece was topped with frills, ruffles, fringe, and crystals. As always, Domenico and Stefano paid attention to the tiniest details in the making of the couture lineup.
Couture fashion obsessives from all over the world came to New York City to attend the Dolce & Gabbana three-day couture extravaganza. Among the A-list show-goers were Catherine Zeta-Jones and her lookalike daughter Carys Douglas, Diane Kruger, Dakota Fanning, and Jamie Foxx. On the top of that, the designers invited their most loyal clientele that included guests from Russia, China, the Middle East, and the UK.
Dolce & Gabbana took over the most famous department store in Britain, Harrods. To celebrate the collaboration, the Italian duo launched an exclusive capsule collection. The extravagant “The Sun in a London Night” show was just a part of the many surprises brought by Domenico and Stefano.
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Their Harrods takeover was teased recently, but no one expected such a spectacle. The two designers brought all the Italian luxury to London and transformed the store into a fairytale. Everything was breathing and screaming Dolce & Gabbana. The designers presented the capsule in the middle of the food department of Harrods. Domenico and Stefano invited their millennial influencers and royal British family members. For this fashion show, the duo gathered around 100 young trendsetters that styled their looks. Among the familiar faces were Pixie Lott, Amber Le Bon, Lottie Moss, Lady Amelia Spencer, Sascha Bailey, Lady Tatiana Mountbatten, Lady Kitty Spencer and more.
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“When you enjoy it, it’s easy. We are so lucky because it’s not work to us. It’s a pleasure. I never liked a short show. If I invite you for dinner or lunch, I’m not going to just make you an appetizer. I love millennials. People talk about them like they’re the worst generation. No! This generation represents a new time. It’s not like, ‘Oh, we discovered millennials’. You need to talk to these people and understand them, and why they’re changing the world. They’re honest.”- Dolce said.
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Dolce and Gabbana took over every single corner of the store. The amount they spent is still not revealed, but the speculations are that it cost them around £7 million. Harrods and the luxury Italian house worked for over a year on putting this project together. The collaboration will last until December 28.
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The all-Italian takeover included a day full of activities. It all started at the spectacular store entrance that is decorated with a huge Christmas tree, store windows with D&G products, light installations and a brass band brought from Naples. Inside the store, you will find a high-end jewelry pop-up, kids department, womenswear and menswear, kitchen equipment and even Dolce & Gabbana spaghetti.
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Stefano and Domenico also released a photographic book that celebrates the new generation. “Dolce & Gabbana Generation Millennials: The New Renaissance” includes pictures of all the millennials who have inspired and collaborated with the Italian duo. It is a dynamic book published by Rizzoli where you will find fun runway photos, shots from events, selfies and more.
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The Milan Fashion Week surprised this year. With the celebrity audience that NYFW gets and the fresh design energy that LFW is known for, the MFW has always been kind of in between. But this year Milan took the lead. It was an amazing pure Italian experience at its best. Milan was the epicenter of the fashion happenings this season. From Dolce & Gabbana and Versace to Gucci and Giorgio Armani, the Italian fashion masters brought back the spotlight to the Milan Fashion Week.
Gucci threw an unordinary show in a venue full of ancient statues. The designs followed Alessandro Michele’s vintage design aesthetic. The heavily embellished, intricate ensembles left everyone in awe. The collection that was a throwback to many big fashion moments in the past will most certainly have a bright future.
Dolce & Gabbana RTW Spring 2018 collection almost felt like haute couture. The designer duo took everyday objects and transformed them into masterpieces. The astonishing headpieces that Stefano and Domenico designed perfectly complimented the luxury outfits.
Donatella Versace stole the show with a spectacular closure of her Spring 2018 presentation. The designer paid tribute to her designer brother Gianni Versace with his greatest muses. Carla Bruni, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer and Helena Christensen walked in dazzling golden dresses next to Donatella in honor of the legendary Gianni Versace. The entire Spring 2018 collection reflected his amazing work throughout the years.
Jeremy Scott redefined the terms of ready to wear with his innovative Spring 2018 collection for Moschino. Model-size walking bouquets appeared on the runway and impressed the audience.
We still have to see a lot of big names during Paris Fashion Week, but it’s safe to say that Milan Fashion Week got in the spotlight this year.
Feast your eyes on the best runway looks from SS 2018 MFW.
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Each Fashion Week brings new shoe trends. We witnessed many fabulous shoe designs from the shows in New York and London. Moving forward, Milan Fashion Week has some of the biggest fashion shows. Thanks to these events we know what to expect for Spring 2018. Starting from Gucci, Prada, Alberta Ferretti, to Versace and Dolce & Gabbana, Italians know how to do shoes. Striking prints, electric colors and chic heels are a must-have for spring 2018.
Donatella’s Spring 2018 collection was full of show-stopping prints. The designer recreated some of the most iconic collections of her brother. Aside from placing the vibrant prints on clothes and bags, she also did that on shoes. Versace borrowed Gianni’s most popular prints from the 90s. You could see over-the-knee boots with vibrant pop art designs of Marilyn Monroe’s face and rich baroque prints on sandals. A huge standout of the night was the astonishing, overly-embellished thigh-high black boots.
Dolce & Gabbana are always the ones that surprise with unusual, eye-catching shoe trends. For Spring 2018 the Italian designer duo once again chose vibrant colors and floral prints. Most of their sandals and booties featured a block heel. Dolce and Gabbana did a glorious mix of colors, glitter, pearls, and stones in their shoe designs. With these two it’s always about luxury, so this time, things weren’t any different.
Salvatore Ferragamo is another designer that presented stunning shoe trends. One of the most beautiful designs of the week is the snakeskin boots by Ferragamo. Salvatore’s sandals, boots, and shoes had a fun golden sectioned heel that made the designs even more impactful.
If you are a real shoe lover, take a look at these electric trends for Spring 2018, straight from the runways at Milan Fashion Week.
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Statement accessories are one of the best parts of every Fashion Week. Designers love presenting show-stopping bags, necklaces, earrings that are complimenting the items of their collections. Many famous fashion houses showed their spring collections during Milan Fashion Week. Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Giorgio Armani, Prada, and Bottega Veneta came back to the capital of fashion to show their latest collections and incredible accessories.
Dolce & Gabbana is the fashion house that always shows out-of-this-world accessories. Recently the Italian duo decided to turn to high-end fashion and introduced a line of luxury jewelry. This season Dolce & Gabbana went again with the excessive glamour. There were mesmerizing crowns bejeweled with multicolored crystals and pearls. The earrings and necklaces were all red carpet material.
For Spring 2018 Donatella Versace traveled back to the 90s. She paid tribute to her late brother and recreated his most iconic creations. There were many beautiful hair accessories, eye-catching earrings, and unique handbags.
Gucci and Alessandro Michele, on the other hand, went back to the 70s and 80s. Alessandro loves doing excessively accessorized looks, and this time, things weren’t any different. He had Gucci’s logo all over the bags and jewelry. Michele involved sparkling hats from the 70s and square old-fashioned eyewear. Most of his necklaces featured the two G’s together with pearls and crystals.
Miuccia Prada said yes to another huge trend for Spring 2018. The Italian designer had her models wear chic Matrix-inspired sunglasses. For a bolder effect, she added colors such as red and yellow to the eyewear. The entire collection was all about women’s empowerment. So the accessories carried that vibe. The sunglasses gave the models a superhero look, so they fit ideally with the designs.
Take a look at the biggest accessory trends seen during the SS 2018 Milan Fashion Week.
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Dolce & Gabbana know how to put on a show. The Italian designer duo’s spring 2018 offerings are here to make a statement. Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have the power to turn the most ordinary things into a high-fashion moment.
There isn’t a designer who could convince the women to wear evening gowns with cabbage print. But for Dolce & Gabbana that’s not even an issue. For the Spring 2018 collection, the designer duo took inspiration from everyday objects. So the collection features pieces with insanely ordinary but unexpected prints. Stefano and Domenico decided to bring radishes, figs, biscuits, and cabbages into the high fashion world. Models walked the runway at their show during MFW in multiple designs with vegetable print. All things aside, it felt refreshing. Just like spring vegetables straight off the farmers’ land.
Dolce & Gabbana aren’t crazy about simplicity. So the Spring 2018 collection was full of intricate, heavily embellished designs. Most designers got back to the 90s glamour. That was also the case with Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana this season. The dazzling designs carried a strong 90s vibe.
The card print had a moment in the Spring 2018 collection. Dolce & Gabbana offered everything from separates to evening gowns and headpieces in this attention-grabbing print. As always the designer duo completed the looks with breath-taking headpieces. Domenico and Stefano’s Spring 2018 ready to wear collection has a strong couture vibe. After all, haute couture is in the design DNA of these two talented designers.
Many designers opt for floral print for their spring collections. So, did Dolce & Gabbana, but not in a way you’d expect. They mixed biscuits and roses and placed this print on an evening gown. Additionally, there is a dress with 3d floral embellishments. Even the designs with a classic floral print looked far from the ordinary.
Since the female power dressing is back on the fashion scene, the designers made sure to offer fierce female suits. Confident cuts and vibrant prints are the two elements that describe Dolce & Gabbana’s female power suits. Feel free to complete your power attire with a crown. After all, every woman deserves to swap her invisible crown for a luxury Dolce & Gabbana one.
At Dolce & Gabbana’s Milan show we all witnessed how Stefano and Dominico turned everyday objects into high-fashion moments. So, apparently, nothing is as ordinary as it seems. Or at least everything is ordinary until Dolce & Gabbana decided to put it on an evening gown.
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