Italian luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, showcased couture for the first time ever at numerous iconic New York City locations. Kicking off four days of fashion and fun, the dynamic design duo, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, started Friday evening with an exhibition of their Alta Gioielleria (high-end jewelry) at the New York Public Library followed by a dinner and charity auction led by Sarah Jessica Parker.
On Saturday, Dolce & Gabbana took over Rockerfeller Center’s Rainbow room for a dazzling Alta Sartoria show. The presentation featured more than 100 men’s couture looks, along with a special live performance by Liza Minnelli.
At Sunday’s grand finale, the Alta Moda womens couture was showcased at the New York Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center. Guests were in awe of the 100 gorgeous looks that walked the catwalk, as the intricate designs featured luxe embellishments and were accessorized with lavish jewels and an array of decorative headpieces.
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After supermodel Naomi Campbell closed the show in a jaw-dropping gown that featured a black satin bustier and a Times Square printed ball skirt, attendees were treated to a fireworks show at Lincoln Center’s plaza fountain and an elaborate dinner on the actual Met Opera stage.
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The plaza of Lincoln Center was set with giant glass boxes around the fountain, each containing a dress from previous Alta Moda collections.
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On Sunday night, Dolce & Gabbana wrapped up a weekend of all things celebrating New York City with its Alta Moda show, a decadent parade of couture garments embellished with some of the Big Apple’s most iconic landmarks. But the party did not stop there:
On Wednesday night the Italian brand opened its first downtown boutique on Mercer Street in SoHo, and WindowsWear was able to be part of the celebration!
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Dolce & Gabbana celebrated the opening with a fashion show featuring Millenial and Gen Z models. They wore a special collection sold exclusive at the new location. Along with the exclusive collection being showcased, R&B singer Justine Skye performed.
The first floor pays tribute to the store’s gritty roots with plenty of graffiti; also an LED screen will update with a live feed of the brand’s Instagram account.
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The second floor has been done up in leopard, one of Dolce & Gabbana’s favorite prints and on the third floor, customers will find the most classic Dolce & Gabbana items.
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Fusing art, culture, and ready-to-wear together, the brand sees the space as more of a cool exhibit rather than a traditional storefront.