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BAROQUE ROMANTICISMDolce & Gabbana’s

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Tooled silk and jacquard dresses, cherub - printed, tapestry blouses and sheer corsets complete with golden paniers will no doubt come in at a suitably princely sum.

The Independent reported that severe but sumptuous black wool capes and dresses were encrusted with crosses and curlicues picked out in golden thread, mirrored beads and paillettes that recalled picture frames.

One of the most dominant themes apparent in the collection was lace. Apart from this, there were delicate, transparent corsets and white knickerbockers, velvet hot pants as well as floral print creations.W

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The Independent reported that severe but sumptuous black wool capes and dresses were encrusted with crosses and curlicues picked out in golden thread, mirrored beads and paillettes that recalled picture frames.

One of the most dominant themes apparent in the collection was lace. Apart from this, there were delicate, transparent corsets and white knickerbockers, velvet hot pants as well as floral print creations.Each creation was a reflection of intricate workmanship and detailing that, at times,

appeared to have come out of a painting.The collection also featured prints of cherubs and angels and embroideries made of small points inspired by dining room tapestries.

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One of the most dominant themes apparent in the collection was lace. Apart from this, there were delicate, transparent corsets and white knickerbockers, velvet hot pants as well as floral print creations.

Each creation was a reflection of intricate workmanship and detailing that, at times, appeared to have come out of a painting.The collection also featured prints of cherubs and angels and embroideries made of small points inspired by dining room tapestries.

The mood was one of opulence and luxury at the Dolce & Gabbana Autumn/Winter 2012 show at the Milan Fashion Week as designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana displayed a collection of delicate lace creations, golden embroideries and rich velvet designs.

Overall, the collection was quite “Italian”-ized; the baroque-gold elements, the Michelangelo-esque infant prints, the almost-Mafioso-touch of black (particularly the black lace-edged veils) made for a collection that every Italian-loving girl would kill to get her hands on (myself included!)

The Independent reported that severe but sumptuous black wool capes and dresses were encrusted with crosses and curlicues picked out in golden thread, mirrored beads and paillettes that recalled picture frames.

Tooled silk and jacquard dresses, cherub-printed, tapestry blouses and sheer corsets complete with golden panniers will no doubt come in at a suitably princely sum.

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One of the most dominant themes apparent in the collection was lace. Apart from this, there were delicate, transparent corsets and white knickerbockers, velvet hot pants as well as floral print creations.

Each creation was a reflection of intricate workmanship and detailing that, at times, appeared to have come out of a painting.The collection also

featured prints of cherubs and angels and embroideries made of small points inspired by dining room tapestries.

The mood was one of opulence and luxury at the Dolce & Gabbana Autumn/Winter 2012 show at the Milan Fashion Week as designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana displayed a collection of delicate lace creations, golden

embroideries and rich velvet designs.

Overall, the collection was quite “Italian”-ized; the baroque-gold elements, the Michelangelo-esque infant prints, the almost-Mafioso-touch of black (particularly the black lace-edged veils) made for a collection that every Italian-loving girl would kill to get her hands on (myself included!)

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One of the most dominant themes apparent in the collection was lace. Apart from this, there were delicate, transparent corsets and white knickerbockers, velvet hot pants as well as floral print creations.

Each creation was a reflection of intricate workmanship and detailing that, at times, appeared to have come

out of a painting.The collection also featured prints of cherubs and angels and embroideries made of small points inspired by dining room tapestries.

The Independent reported that severe but sumptuous black wool capes and dresses were encrusted with crosses and curlicues picked out in golden thread, mirrored beads and

The mood was one of opulence and luxury at the Dolce & Gabbana Autumn/Winter 2012 show at the Milan Fashion Week as designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana displayed a collection of delicate lace creations, golden embroideries and rich velvet designs.

paillettes that recalled picture frames.

The mood was one of opulence and luxury at the Dolce & Gabbana Autumn/Winter 2012 show at the Milan Fashion Week as designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana displayed a collection of delicate lace creations, golden embroideries and rich velvet designs.

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Tooled silk and jacquard dresses, cherub-printed, tapestry blouses and sheer corsets complete with golden panniers will no doubt come in at a suitably princely sum.

One of the most dominant themes apparent in the collection was lace. Apart from this, there were delicate, transparent

corsets and white knickerbockers, velvet hot pants as well as floral print creations.Each creation was a reflection

of intricate workmanship and detailing that, at times, appeared to have come out of a painting.

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One of the most dominant themes apparent in the collection was lace. Apart from this, there were delicate, transparent corsets and white knickerbockers, velvet hot pants as well as floral print creations.

Each creation was a reflection of intricate workmanship and detailing that, at times, appeared to have come out of a painting.The collection also featured prints of cherubs and angels and embroideries made of small points inspired by dining room tapestries.

The Independent reported that severe but sumptuous black wool capes and dresses were encrusted with crosses and curlicues picked out in golden thread, mirrored beads and paillettes that recalled picture frames.

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One of the most dominant themes apparent in the collection was lace. Apart from this, there were delicate, transparent corsets and white knickerbockers, velvet hot pants as well as floral print creations.

Each creation was a reflection of intricate workmanship and detailing that, at times, appeared to have come out of a painting.

Tooled silk and jacquard dresses, cherub-printed, tapestry blouses and sheer corsets complete with golden panniers will no doubt come in at a suitably princely sum.

BAROQUE ROMANTICISM

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One of the most dominant themes apparent in the collection was lace. Apart from this, there were delicate, transparent corsets and white knickerbockers, velvet hot pants as well as floral print creations.

Each creation was a reflection of intricate workmanship and detailing that, at times, appeared to have come out of a painting.The collection also featured prints of cherubs and angels and embroideries made of small points inspired by dining room tapestries.

Tooled silk and jacquard dresses, cherub-printed, tapestry blouses and sheer corsets complete with golden panniers will no doubt come in at a suitably princely sum.

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One of the most dominant themes apparent in the collection was lace. Apart from this, there were delicate, transparent corsets and white knickerbockers, velvet hot pants as well as floral print creations.

Each creation was a reflection of intricate workmanship and detailing that, at times, appeared to have come out of a painting.The collection also featured prints of cherubs and angels and embroideries made of small points inspired by dining room tapestries.

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BAROQUE ROMANTICISM

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One of the most dominant themes apparent in the collection was lace.

Each creation was a reflection of intricate workmanship and detailing that, at times, appeared to have come out of a painting.The collection also featured prints of cherubs and angels and embroideries made of small points inspired by dining room tapestries. The mood was one of opulence and luxury at the Dolce & Gabbana Autumn/Winter 2012 show at the Milan Fashion Week as designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana displayed a collection of delicate lace creations, golden embroideries and rich velvet designs.

Overall, the collection was quite “Italian”-ized; the baroque-gold elements, the Michelangelo-esque infant prints, the almost-Mafioso-touch of black (particularly the black lace-edged veils) made for a collection that every Italian-loving girl would kill to get her hands on (myself included!)