Dolce Gabbana Spring Summer 2025

Dolce Gabbana Spring Summer 2025 “Homage to Jean Paul Gaultier and Madonna’s Blonde Ambition”. Story by Eleonora de Gray, Editor-in-Chief of RUNWAY MAGAZINE. Photo Courtesy: Dolce Gabbana.

Jean Paul Gaultier for Madonna 1990
Jean Paul Gaultier for Madonna 1990s – iconic cone-bra or bullet-bra

Dolce Gabbana Spring Summer 2025 Runway Homage to Gaultier and Madonna
Dolce Gabbana Spring Summer 2025 Runway Homage to Gaultier and Madonna

Dolce & Gabbana took Milan Fashion Week by storm with their Spring Summer 2025 collection, a provocative and visually arresting tribute to one of fashion’s most iconic collaborations—the partnership between Jean Paul Gaultier and Madonna during her 1990 Blonde Ambition Tour. With a nod to the revolutionary conical bra corset that defined an era, the Italian design duo reimagined the famous piece through the lens of Italian craftsmanship and sensuality, creating a new standard for contemporary feminine power.

Madonna herself was in attendance, seated front row beneath a veiled air of mystery, reinforcing the collection’s sense of nostalgia and reverence. The re-invention of Gaultier’s iconic corset, tailored in Dolce & Gabbana’s signature Italian style, was at the center of the show, representing a deep connection between eras, fashion, and the evolving image of the empowered woman.

A Celebration of Italian Beauty and Femininity

At its heart, the Dolce & Gabbana Spring Summer 2025 collection is a celebration of Italian beauty, drawing on the brand’s timeless themes of sensuality, attitude, and character. The runway was a study in contrast: sheer lingerie paired with tailored jackets, shimmering dresses juxtaposed with statement bras, each piece blending classical silhouettes with bold, modern elements. The color palette stayed true to the house’s iconic hues—Black Sicily, red, white, and nude—offering a backdrop of elegance, while rich textures added depth and sophistication to the collection.

Models strode the catwalk in dramatic white wigs, lending an almost ethereal quality to the overall presentation. The use of stark, all-white hair was a deliberate move to unify the show’s theme of essentialism, stripping back distractions to place emphasis on the form and texture of the clothing itself.

Reinventing an Icon

Dolce & Gabbana’s re-imagination of Jean Paul Gaultier’s original corset was nothing short of masterful. Where Gaultier’s designs in the 90s celebrated rebellious, boundary-pushing femininity, the Italian duo brought a softer, yet equally powerful, approach. The conical bra was integrated seamlessly into dresses and outerwear, with an emphasis on the strength and beauty of the female form. Each corset, though reminiscent of Gaultier’s original, was elevated with Dolce & Gabbana’s quintessential craftsmanship—delicate, intricate, and undeniably Italian.

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A Reflection of Madonna’s Influence

The presence of Madonna, seated in the audience, gave the show a special gravitas. Her Blonde Ambition Tour was a pivotal moment in both fashion and music, and her enduring influence on both industries remains undeniable. Dolce & Gabbana’s decision to pay tribute to this era was not only a nod to Gaultier’s brilliance but also a celebration of Madonna’s fearless, unapologetic femininity—a theme that resonates deeply with the brand’s ethos.

As the final look of the collection—a stunning, shimmering nude dress with corset detailing—made its way down the runway, it was clear that Dolce & Gabbana had succeeded in doing more than just paying homage to the past. They had redefined it, merging nostalgia with modernity in a way that felt fresh, empowering, and unapologetically Italian.

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5 Dolce Gabbana Spring Summer 2025 Runway Homage to Gaultier and Madonna

The Essence of Essentialism

In its essence, the Dolce & Gabbana Spring Summer 2025 collection was a study in essentialism—streamlined, powerful, and focused on the fundamentals of femininity. The pieces, though undeniably bold, carried a timeless elegance that transcended trends, a testament to the enduring allure of the Dolce & Gabbana woman.

The collection encapsulated what has long been the brand’s signature: sensuality, beauty, and the celebration of a woman’s attitude and character. By reimagining one of fashion’s most iconic moments through their own unique lens, Dolce & Gabbana delivered a show that was not only a nod to history but a confident stride into the future of fashion.

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Posted from Milan, Municipio 1, Italy.