Dolce & Gabbana Go Boating
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Dolce & Gabbana took to the water as they debuted their Spring/Summer 2008 Mens Collection at Milan Fashion Week. Elements of nautical whimsy were incorporated into the majority of the pieces from the casual separates, to silk suiting. Separates were covered in life savers, alphanumeric signal flags, and anchors, while suiting was pieced from polka-dotted and striped silks. The common Maritime pallet of red, white, blue and yellow was abbreviated to include mostly traditional white and navy.
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Even one of the most glamorous ensembles, a silver sequined blazer, paired with striped white trousers gestured to rough and ready sailing life by use of a drawstring closure fashioned from a simple navy cord. Stripes were in full effect throughout, though turned on their side this time around. Piping and bow-ties kept the vibe proper and somewhat old fashioned, everything nodding to the sort of traditional summer clothing a gentleman wear with a boater hat.
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The nautical theme has always been a safe and timeless choice for designers to reference for summer wear. The maritime look was huge in the 1960’s when geometry reigned in fashion. It’s a posh aesthetic, one that goes hand in hand with tennis sweaters and “preppy”. Though we may not be able to make it to the Cape this summer to take our 100′ sailboat for a spin, but we can dream or at least dress accordingly. Check out nautical-chic throughout the 20th century and more of D&G’s spring/summer 2008 collection here.