Friday Fashion: Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2013

Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring 2013 show looked like a walking Mediterranean vacation - happy colors, straw sandals, beachwear... And based on the cheery, backstage candids, the models may have felt a little of that vacation spirit!

I later read that Dolce & Gabbana’s native Sicily served as inspiration for the collection, which is entitled “Sea, Sun, and Love”. While you may not love every look, you may enjoy how the duo translated a place—its mood and culture—into fashionable wares as explained via live tweets during the show.

"...prints depicting the puppets of Sicilian street theaters, typical barrows and ceramic vases" - @dolcegabbana

Dolce and Gabbana Spring 2013, Milan Fashion Week

"The prints are mixed with stripes that recall the beach umbrellas and sunbeds" - @dolcegabbana

Dolce and Gabbana Spring 2013, Milan Fashion Week

Dolce and Gabbana Spring 2013, Milan Fashion Week

"Chandelier earrings in the shape of Sicilian puppets, ceramic vases or with the typical decorations found on Sicilian barrows" - @dolcegabbana

Dolce and Gabbana Spring 2013, Milan Fashion Week

Dolce and Gabbana Spring 2013, Milan Fashion Week

"Dresses, skirts and sculture-effect bustiers inspired by the classic Sicilian baskets" - @dolcegabbana

So, which look should I cop for my next virtual trip to Sicily? As you know, anything striped is alright by me!

Images: (1) dolcegabbana.com, (2-7) NowFashion