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It’s not the duo’s first venture into patchwork techniques. “We realised that in ’93 we had already done this type of work, taking inspiration from a completely different world, which was the ‘70s,” Stefano Gabbana told Vogue when the collection was unveiled. “So, we went into the archive and we recreated the same jacket, the same vest, the same skirt, the same shirt, the same trouser,” he explained, “albeit in more contemporary cuts. The designers are adamant that this collection is about much more than fast fashion. As Gabbana said, “We’re talking about style”. Certainly, in the current era, this imperative has more impact than ever. Culturally, we’re more aware of sustainability and less inclined towards the disposable. That’s the momentum behind Dolce & Gabbana dedicating this patchwork presentation to repurposing your wardrobe to create a new one. “It’s about not throwing away even the oldest thing,” Dolce said. “You might have old sweaters, trousers, shirts, and you can recreate from other things something new that is yours. But what’s important to us is that every piece is interpreted by skilled hands,” he told Vogue, reiterating the need to continue supporting artisans. The ‘Patchwork from Sicily’ collection is a wonderful collage of stunning elements and patterns, joined together to create something new and fresh. Simply Abu Dhabi | 133