Masters of catwalk showmanship Dolce & Gabbana have never shied away from injecting the fun back into fashion with their unabashedly extra runway shows, and their A/W'19 extravaganza certainly didn't disappoint on this count. Having already set the tone with a 'secret' show just 14 hours before the scheduled one, where the likes of Lady Kitty Spencer (niece of Princess Diana, cousin of Princes William and Harry), the Manners sisters and Maddy sister-of-Suki Waterhouse modelled the brand's eveningwear collection, the main event opened by swapping well-connected millennial models for hovering drones. Yes, you read that correctly.
First, showgoers were requested to disable the Wifi *and *3G connection on their phones (which, at a fashion show populated by influencers and fashion journalists chasing the next piece of shareable #content, is something of a big ask). After a reported 45 minute delay, it soon became apparent as to why the crowd had been told to undergo a brief digital detox: approximately eight drones began to float down the runway , bearing 'Devotion' quilted handbags from the brand's latest accessories offering.
While D&G aren't the first label to count drones among their catwalk line up (that honour went to Betabrand, which used drones and robots for a show at Silicon Valley Fashion Week back in 2015) they're certainly the highest-profile name to do so.
After this hi-tech opening, traditional (ie: human) models took to the runway for a celebration of Fashion Devotion, exploring the themes of religion that so often preoccupy the design duo. For A/W'18, this meant cherub prints, embellished halos and Sacred Heart detailling (as seen on the intricate clasps of the aforementioned Devotion bags).
With religious iconography so heavily in evidence throughout the collection, we can only speculate that Hollywood's finest are already picking out their outfits for this year's Met Gala, which takes Fashion and the Catholic Imagination as its theme...
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Red and pink is a colour clash that we can certainly get on board with (especially when there's vintage Chanel involved).
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A textbook example of how to update a fashion perennial (the camel boat) with of-the-moment details (the circular bag, rust-coloured cords and metallic boots).
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And just like that, an oversized pastel knit just shot to the top of our spring wishlists...
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We can only imagine that wearing this mustard faux fur number would be like getting a hug from a Monster Munch creature...
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The vinyl trench isn't going anywhere, if this season's street style is anything to go by.
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Will we ever not want a cosy blanket coat in baby pink? Discuss.
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A maxi length puffa coat and a flash of cobalt blue = the perfect companion for a New York winter.
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Two different coats, two different checks: a masterclass in winter dressing (and print-clashing) courtesy of Instagram's Eva Chen.
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Caroline Issa adds an injection of colour to a grey New York February in this classic long-line style in bold scarlet.
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White dresses aren't just for summer, it seems: with a bit of clever layering, yours can see you through the cold weather too.
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This cosy shearling-style jacket in an attention-grabbing hue elevates a simple outfit to something that'll easily garner a street style snapper's attention.
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A cropped puffa coat in a bold colour keeps athleisure cosy for winter (because that's a priority, right?)
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Off duty dressing: Fashion Week edition...
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Don't shy away from a bold print and / or bright colours: just dress tonally to tie the look together...
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Shoulder-robing looks just as effortlessly cool as it did a few seasons ago, particularly when the coat (and suit) in question is as sharp as this.
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A suit in pepto-bismol pink with Seventies proportions is certainly one way to make a statement with your workwear...
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Stick to monochrome for a reassuringly lo-fi way to wear the jumpsuit.
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The secret to a photo-friendly street style moment? Recruiting a friend and dressing in complementary ice-cream hues, apparently.
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Playing with proportion (huge scarf, flared sleeves, cropped trousers) is one way to tackle dressing for low temperatures.
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From the rolled sleeves to the tousled hair to the stacked rings, we're noting down everything about this look and storing it away for future reference...
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Here's the perfect intersection of the street style Venn diagram: an outfit we love *and *would actually wear IRL.
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The modern way to colour block: a slouchy oversized knit and wide-leg trousers in an almost-matching hue.
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How much print is too much print? To quote Mean Girls, the limit does not exist...
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More print-on-print, this time a monochrome effort from Caroline Issa.
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Khaki is a clever colour option when it comes to trans-seasonal dressing.
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Another masterclass in print-on-print: here, the key is in the complimentary colours and corresponding stripes...
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Here's how to wear those hi-shine trousers you've mentally added to your online shopping cart.
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Meet this season's street style sleeper trend: white ankle boots.
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White ankle boots - they're everywhere...
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Embellished double denim: we're into it...
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The most stylish way to beat the inevitable London drizzle...
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A coat that will bring good cheer wherever it goes.
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The ultimate pastel puffa coat combination from Naomi Shimada.
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Low-key elegance courtesy of Julia Restoin-Roitfeld.
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We''ll take one for every day of the week, thanks...
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Stand out against a grey London sky in powder blue.
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Rainy day dressing, with a soupcon of Britney in Oops, I Did It Again...
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Currently coveting: Susie Bubble's pale pink knit.
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Further proof that monochrome always looks stylish.
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An injection of vivid neon to shake away the winter blues.