Dolce & Gabbana’s AW26 collection was called The Portrait of Man. Instead of focusing on a defined theme, the design duo wanted to celebrate individual style over uniformity. Each of the 100 looks represented the different components that make a modern man’s wardrobe. The collection, they said, was “dedicated to the singular identity of every man”, defined in the show notes as “an invitation to move beyond global homogenisation and reclaim an elegant, deeply personal way of dressing.” It was a great message that would’ve been strengthened by a more diverse model casting.
Throughout, the designers toured through sartorial staples which were Dolce-fied. Woollen suiting with wide shoulders walked alongside polka dotted shirts worn under leather jackets and pinstriped tuxedos with wide lapels. Outerwear was particularly strong, from oversized faux furs and shaggy shearlings to gentlemanly robes. Moving into a sportier territory, there were vintage looking footy kits and varsity jerseys paired with shredded jeans and trackies. Closing things out with a black tie procession, it shaped up to be a collection that could dress you for all occasions.
Photography courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana.
