The Dolce&Gabbana Summer 2013 collection is inspired by the most profound “Sicilian Tradition”, that can be seen on the prints depicting the famous puppets of Sicilian street theaters, on the typical local barrows and peculiar wheels, on the Caltagirone head-shaped ceramic vases and dishes.

These elements are mixed with stripes that recall the beach umbrellas and sunbeds of local shores, thus creating the wardrobe for a hot summer. The exquisite handcraftmanship of the clothes made of straw, raffia crochet, embroideries of coral on straw, culminates with the creation of dresses, skirts and sculture-effect midollino bustiers inspired by the classic Sicilian baskets.

Shapes and proportions
Trapeze shapes and “A” shapes.

Fabrics
Raffia, raffia crochet, printed raffia and raffia embroidered with coral, double satin organza, embossed organza and organza net, rough printed cotton, stretch linen and cotton, gold and printed brocade.

Accessories
Barrow-shaped sculpted sandals, flat and high-heeled midollino sandals. Chandelier earrings in the shape of Sicilian puppets, head-shaped ceramic vases or with the typical decorations found on Sicilian barrows. Printed silk foulards to be worn as a knotted head-piece.

Finale
Printed cotton bathing suits.

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