Dolce & Gabbana Brings Alta Moda Back to Sicily with a Mythological Garden Spectacle

Dolce & Gabbana returned to Taormina, Sicily, for the 14th Alta Moda show, staging a collection at the Radicepura botanical garden that drew on mythology. The event explored "an encounter between the celestial and the earthly, between goddesses and their devotees," as DSCENE reported, marking a deliberate narrative shift for the brand.

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The setting was both opulent and natural. harpersbazaar.com noted that the show featured "an elaborate conservatory setting with baroque gold thrones, cherubs, mirrors, and abundant floral arrangements, blending nature with opulent design elements." The garden itself became a character in the spectacle, with lush flowers framing the models as they moved through the space.

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According to Vogue, the choice of Taormina was a homecoming: the show returned "to the place where it all began." L'Officiel framed the event as a celebration of Sicily itself, describing how the house went "from flower power to fine embroidery" to honor the island's beauty. The collection was presented to an audience of celebrities and top clients, reinforcing the exclusivity of the Alta Moda line.

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Not all responses were glowing. On theFashionSpot, forum members offered a blunt reaction to the floral decor: "Those flowers are an overkill." The comment highlights how the maximalist approach that defines D&G's haute couture can also polarize observers, even as the brand leans further into theatricality. The Alta Moda 2026 show, held for the first time in Taormina since the series began, doubled down on the house's signature blend of Sicilian baroque and botanical fantasy.

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