Milan Menswear Week 2012/2013 Autumn/Winter Collection: Beyond Reality

Dolce&Gabbana Family History

Dolce & Gabbana's show field is decorated in red velvet with bright lights. A beautiful waiter in a tuxedo will serve champagne while guests are seated. The background of the show is a worn-out opera house. The show began and the sound of music was Pavarotti's singing in Verdi. It was like an opera night in Palermo. It was around 1910 when all the boys in Sicily were present. The local aristocrats dressed in faded costumes were packed with theater boxes.

For some reason, some of today’s audiences dispute the scenes that represent the history of traditional clothing. Before the show began, Stefano Gabbana said: "This is not an escape, but a dream." In fact, he and Domenico Dolce arranged a magnificent show. The show easily blends evasion with dreams. The first to play was a cloak custom-made by Dolce's father in his time. In Sicily, people call it Tistera, and this is exactly what the two founders of the brand have discovered. Gabana said: "We did not seek inspiration from books or movies. They were all obtained from family history."

It was the family history spanning several generations that ignited this series spanning several decades. From the men's underwear like the old lady's trousers to the cardigan, and the low-cut trousers that look like hip-hop clothes, all of them are Sicilian-style. . However, the protagonist of this fashion show was a jacket that was repeatedly displayed until the show was completed.

In the fashion world, one of the most severe accusations is to say that clothes are like costumes. The extreme brocade of this series, from the flat-topped cap to the socks, is evident. It will obviously lead to such criticism. However, these imaginary decorations have been washed and sprayed and have become certain features that are convincing.