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Dolce & Gabbana Menswear Autumn/Winter 2019 W ith ‘Eleganza’, the superb collection for Autumn/Winter 2019, Dolce & Gabbana have gone back to basics – that is, if ‘basic’ was the right word to describe such a breathtaking array of gorgeous fabrics, traditional tailoring, and impeccable, inimitable style. The collection evokes the glamour and sophistication rarely seen these days, calling to mind the film stars of Hollywood’s golden age or the effortless cool of Italian cinematic icon, Marcello Mastroianni, under the Trevi Fountain in Fellini’s La Dolce Vita. If you’re looking for casual sportswear or street-inspired looks, look elsewhere. This season, Stefano and Domenico are bringing classy back, letting their peerless traditional craftsmanship speak for itself with a stunning line-up of tuxedos, suiting, and coats with strong shoulders and narrow waists. The fabrics are sumptuous and inviting; velveteen suits in jewel tones, jacquards and brocades, and subtly metallic eveningwear. Even the more ready-to-wear selections, such as knitwear and trousers, have an intriguing hint of shimmer, and of course are presented with the most impeccable tailoring – definitely more for the “country gentleman” than for the club kid. There are plenty of sturdy herringbone wool and houndstooth patterns to anchor the more extravagant moments – really, this collection is an ode to classicism, even with a bit of signature D&G flamboyant flair. True to style, Dolce & Gabbana give a respectful nod to Italian iconography and innovative prints, across an array of elegant loungewear and refined occasion-wear. It’s an unquestionably masculine collection, in the tradition of the 1930s to 1950s, seeped in an unapologetic opulence. Above all, Eleganza is Dolce & Gabbana’s love letter to the finest in craftsmanship, construction, and sartorial artistry.