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Milan Runway Shows Start off on a High Note
None other than the incomparable Annie Lennox provided a live soundtrack for the Dolce & Gabanna Spring 2011 men's runway show.
When the black velvet curtains parted on the runway, Annie was sitting at a grand piano in a dramatic black silk gown. With her signature short, ultra-blonde haircut, she was an unexpected and delightful sight on the runway. She proceeded to perform several of her well-known hits while the male models strutted down the catwalk. I must admit it was difficult to take my eyes off Annie while she performed her beautiful music.
Her strong, commanding voice and presence provided the backdrop for an equally strong collection from the formidable design team of Dolce & Gabbana.
The collection featured light, natural fabrications such as linen sweaters, flowing drawstring pants, and intricately woven latticework leather jackets. There were blazers so light they were almost transparent – more like a shirt than a jacket. It was casual dressing paired down to simple silhouettes and easy fabrications.
When it came to formal dress, Dolce & Gabbana stayed true to their signature look of a lean, dark suit, crisp white shirt, and narrow black tie. The show finale featured at least 50 models walking the runway in various versions of this uniform. At the end of the show the models gathered around the grand piano and the true star of the show, Annie Lennox.
Dolce & Gabbana are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their collection and they have certainly made it a memorable season for myself and the rest of the buyers and press from around the world who were lucky enough to attend this show.
- Shannon
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