SS09: Dolce & Gabbana Men

Dolce & Gabbana are as predictable as a race between a bunch of dogs. One season they present a rather despicable collection while the next one makes people wave their credit cards in the air. Their consistency is very low but when Dolce & Gabbana are good they are damn good like their SS09.

Inspired by metropolitan dandy lifestyle the Italian duo have created summer wear designated at people who want to look like they’ve got money. The type of guy who walks into a room and you can tell by the well groomed appearance and exquisite clothing that their wallet is thicker than a twin mattress. With exotic materials coloured in sexy midnight blue Dolce & Gabbana want to revive ostentatious Manhattan romance.

Propagating the use of a bow tie or a silk scarf resting around the neck slickness is guaranteed for anyone attempting to replicate either of these outfits. Perfect touches on an extravagant outfit designated to be worn while unconsciously eating a €160 for two at an overbooked fancy restaurant. This collection is undoubtedly dedicated to flamboyant stock brokers receiving bonuses the drop on lavish things like €1 540 sheets made out of the finest Egyptian cotton.

-Somewhat dreadful leather jackets.
-What’s up with the fetish surrounding laces?
-Naomi Campell. She’s soooooooooo yesterday.
-Alligator(snake?) shoes.

+The negative but very charming pompous image.
+All the nice little details like ties, pocket squares, scarves and different coloured collars.
+Theme and execution.
+Material and fabric mixtures.
+Blazers with Chinese prints.

Grade: 8.9/10 This is Dolce & Gabbana at their best. Absolutely splendid collection with zero over-expressive pieces. Ignoring the leather jackets they have hit it on the nail with a near perfect collection. Any Christian Bale fan or Tom Ford advocate should be quivering out of delight watching looking at these photos of Italian excellence.