The journalists invited to this press conference would not miss it under any excuse. Called at 8:45 a.m., they came, they’re all there, for this meeting in the Dolce & Gabbana space with Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, the star of the show, Kim Kardashian. The queen of social networks really “put together” the Italian duo’s spring-summer 2023 collection, which will be paraded on Saturday afternoon. Dressed in a patterned black tulle mini dress with taffeta draped over her shoulders, the American, accompanied by her eldest daughter North, gives herself all smiles for the questions… clearly validated before.
Therefore, we will not discuss the brazen success of his Skims brand, the launch of a new line of SKKN cosmetics and the breakup of comedian Pete Davidson. “Years ago, my stylist and I set out to edit a catalog of our favorite Dolce & Gabbana silhouettes over time.says Kim, her eyes full of stars. There are few designers like them whose vintage pieces I love to get because to me they are classic, timeless. So I hunt them down at sales and specialty stores. So I have a small collection of archival Dolce & Gabbana designs. For a wedding (from his sister Courtney and drummer Travis Barker, editor’s note) the whole family was dressed in their creations. Everyone played the game, looked amazing. I brought my own vintage outfits. Whenever they saw me during these two celebrations, Stefano and Domenico would say to me: “Oh my god, but that’s a dress from 1998, we don’t even have it in our archives!” From these exchanges was born this fashion show project, a sort of retrospective of 20 years of their work between 1987 and 2007.»
This collection, between reprints and archives, aims to satisfy “for women of all ages. My younger sisters are dying to see all these 2000s references, which they love. But I really have to work so that there are things for each generation: my grandmother, my mother… During the fittings, even North liked some pieces.“.
The one whose childhood dogs were called ” Dolce, Chihuahua and Gabbana, Labrador Its long history trusts the fashion of two designers. “My first memory of Dolce & Gabbana? I will always remember my mother (Kris Jenner) who had one of their dresses in her wardrobe. She wore it to a romantic dinner with my stepfather. She looked so beautiful, smart and strong in that dress. I kept wanting to borrow from him then. One year she let me wear it for the pictures we had printed on our Christmas cards. I’ll never forget the feeling of standing in front of the garage door in this black dress that had a built-in bust and a necklace attached to the collar… My first job later was as a saleswoman in a clothing store selling D&G. I dreamed of wearing these models. Every month, until I got my salary, I spent everything to buy their dresses, jeans and belts. In addition, I used my father’s credit card, which gave me an advance until I received my salary. (is laughing): I still have all these parts today“.
What does she prefer in the world of Dolce & Gabbana? ” tailoring. Obviously, I love bling and sparkles, and you’ll see very little of that in the show. The inspiration mostly comes from the early 2000s, but for me the most important thing is well-tailored clothes. Even if it is simple, it will have a crazy effect. Domenico came to my house in Calabasas for a Celine Dion concert in 2019 (in California) get dressed It was my first experience of bespoke Dolce & Gabbana. I loved this look which was really simple and also embellished which suited my body perfectly. I have always loved glamor and that is the basis of their fashion. When I look at their images and archives, hair and makeup, Domenico and Stefano have never strayed from this idea of classic, Italian beauty. I love that fashion allows me to embrace different personalities. I can be a kind of futuristic Barbie, the next day sensual and strong Sicilian mom.»
Source: Le Figaro
