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Gilt trip
Glamour and luxury are what one expects from Italian fashion duo Dolce & Gabbana, and when Stefano Gabbana set about designing his 51m Codecasa motor yacht Regina d'Italia, he didn't hesitate to indulge his reputation. Described by seafaring aficionados as "the most extraordinary yacht afloat", it boasts glittering finishes, rich furnishings and artworks that reflect the flamboyant designer's style. "The boat is named after my grandmother: I was deeply fond of her. The 'Italia' is a tribute to my country," says Gabbana. Although the name is stately and historic, the vessel itself is only a year old, and it has made just a few voyages in the waters of the Mediterranean. "I love the colours and cultural traditions of the Mediterranean; it is one of the main sources of inspiration for Dolce & Gabbana.
(AFX UK Focus) 2007-09-06 18:48 GMT: Blass sticks to what it knows for spring
NEW YORK (AP) - The lunching ladies who consider Bill Blass a staple of their wardrobe don't have to fret over what they'll wear next spring. The line's creative director resigned midway through preparing the spring collection, but the dresses presented Thursday at New York Fashion Week were based on looks of the house's archives. The design studio led by Prabal Gurung found their inspiration in "the pretty young things" who so often are called to cocktail parties and other dressy occasions. While Bill Blass might be most famous for its tailored sportswear, the "unsung heroes" of the label have been the dresses and gowns rich in embroideries and other intricacies, the design team explained in notes provided at the presentation at the New York Public Library. The women who would wear a sweet blush-colored silk-satin dress with an embroidered rosette tulle underskirt or the lovely cocktail dress made of ivory and black tulle and decorated with black beads and lace are those who "take fashion risks and exude sensuality," the designers said.
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