DIY INSPIRATION: RAFFIA AT DOLCE & GABBANA SPRING 2013
24th September 2012
I only usually blog about the shows that absolutely bowl me over but every season like clockwork I write about Dolce & Gabbana. They have such an amazing eye for silhouettes and Spring 2013 is no exception – and this time they have used raffia and a whole heap of other gorgeous natural materials. The collection was inspired by childhood holidays in the Sicilian beach town of Taormina and is complete with parasol striped bodice sets, the scarf headbands and raffia totes and flats. I just know that brightly coloured raffia, hessian and beading will be at the top of my project list, and I doubt I’ll be able to wait until next summer to get started. I have a major crush on that burlap circle skirt and the bustiers- stay tuned!
Never did wearing a hessian sack look so good! Time for a recreation perhaps?
These structured bodice dresses made from wicker are beyond amazing. Truly a work of art.
And the raffia earrings? They just scream ‘make me!!!’ Now it’s time to start hunting for supplies.
I’m such a fan of the gorgeous beach town of Taormina – it was paradise when my boyfriend and I visited in 2007. In fact I love the whole of Sicily, if you ever get a chance to visit you should take it!
Images: Vogue.com & Oyster Magazine
so cool inspirations
Oh my goodness! I am loving all the bright colours and the textures and materials used. Just looking at them makes me feel like I’m on vacation.
Love it!!!
ohh i love this! the colorns and prints are so fun!
x
Such beautiful inspiration!!
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Ah wow! This collection is truly a work of art. It reminds me of the saying “models should be able to make a potato sack look good”, and i guess they have succeeded!
-xo
The pieces like the earing and the belt are really doable and give any outfit an amazing feeling. I so want to see you do that belt
I love the rafia dress, but i think that isn´t to useful
Kisses
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The earrings are gorgeous, I need a pair!
I’m loving it all! I have a serious weak spot for wicker and raffia! cute!
that`s a great inspiration and it look awesome
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So amazing, i real love the collections
Some things look cheap, and some things take any materials and make them look classy. This is by far the latter. Nice post.
Amazing! Can’t wait to see your DIYs inspired on this
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WOW!!!!!
Gem
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Loving the spring 2012!
Jess
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so freakin’ cool! Love these pictures – great eye – Xo Catherine
The colors are so pretty! I love those wicker bodices–think they can be pulled off just walking around town? I really want a pair of those earrings–what a great way to spice up an outfit!
The earrings remind me of a Frida Kahlo Portrait, They’re so much fun!
Xo Austere
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wow i LOVE the hessian sack dress! looks so great!
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I love Dolce & Gabbana for DIY inspiration, their collections are always so fun (this one especially).
I can’t belive I have only come across your blog this afternoon – I am now addicted.
Lotts x
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Absolutely gorgeous place, luckily living in England means that Sicily is just a teensy journey away and I’ll actually be heading there next friday.
Love these pics – can’t wait to see what DIY comes from it!
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Love those inspirations! thank you for sharing! always looking forward to your DIYs
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Love those inspirations! Thank you for sharing! Always looking forward to your DIYs <3
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