So the Dolce & Gabbana A/W013 show looked like the church threw up on it - I absolutely loved it! (though I presume many critics would see the collection as some sort of political revolt considering the scandal of sexual intrigues circling around the Vatican at the moment.) Well, you do what you have for an amazing collection, so snaps to the boys. They sent out dresses printed with Monreale’s Byzantine and Venetian mosaics, as well as gorgeous lacy frocks in cardinal red, teamed up with crucifix necklaces and earring, rosaries and crowns.
Hours of craftsmanship have no doubt gone into these garments (probably just about as long as into the twelfth-century mosaic itself!) - beaded skirt-suits and coats with images of religious figures, altar chaliced gold bustiers, and the iconic lace dresses cut with wide sleeves of altar boys garments. These fabulously ostentatious pieces were however defused mid show with the signature black lace dresses and some pretty conservative (zero political or religious propaganda) skirts/jacket and hot-pants/jacket combos (smart thinking!)
Just like the golden mosaic of the Sicily’s Cathedral itself, the collection was more of a work of art, than your generally kitsch ready-to-wear selections everyone expects. I wouldn’t be surprised if the FROW gang whispered ‘Amen’ under their breath come the finale.
Amen!
