Sexy A La Siciliano ... Dolce & Gabbana Men Spring/Summer 2013
Someone dear to me once said, “I get turned
on every time I see men dressed in Dolce & Gabbana.”
Well, I certainly agree with that thought.
Whenever Dolce & Gabbana appears in any conversation, all minds will
immediately manoeuvred towards those explicit-laden fantasies of half-naked
gods in packs, wearing just underwear
with enhanced bulges or sometimes, in tight-fitting cotton shirt, unbuttoned to reveal those
juicy washboard abs and sculpted pectorals. 
Not to forget those eye-catching,
sexually-charged poses that could conjure multiple spectacle of “fireworks” in
one night.
But surprisingly, the sexual visual orgy on
Dolce & Gabbana runway has seemed to tone down. Little and not down to the
drains.
In lieu of arrestingly sexy visages with heart-throbbing bodies
squeezed into tight-fitting outfits opening the show, what I see is a couple of
near adolescent mannequins, which I think editors would not put into consideration
for their covers.
Honestly, I missed seeing the sights of David Gandy and Tyson
Ballou walking the Dolce & Gabbana runway in those skimpy swimming trunks
for spring.
Speaking of the clothes, I could not help
but to ponder, “Since when loose and oversized tops are considered as ‘hot’?”
Well, I’m not sure if any modern day Adonis would like to put them on since
those ‘tents’ with big, short folded-up sleeves literally hide their main
appeal — the hard-worked body.
Add that little exposure on the chest – men’s
most celebrated erogenous zone – rest assured it’ll be a major turn-off. But
who knows, such top will perch high on the spring/summer 2013 fashion trend
list.
Also, I find the belted shorts worn high-waist as quite interesting
yet startling. I’m not too sure if that is how the Sicilians like to wear their
shorts. But honestly, it looks like they go very well with the loose, oversized
tops. 
Thick stripes and lines in various colours also dominate the collection,
appearing in more than half of the pieces showcased on the runway, starting
from tops down to the loose trousers.
The suits, on the other hand, is imbued
with Sicilian/Italian feel — relaxed, not too sharp, good tailoring and does
not cinch too much to the body. The suits may go well with cocktail parties,
dinners, or whatever that will prompt or fire your urge to douse the city in
high gloss red paint.
Those features aside, my eyes are pretty
drawn to the ubiquitous appearance of the medieval chivalry print (think
knights in shining armours). Perhaps, it is their (Stefano and Domenico) way to
allude that chivalry or gallantry is not dead.
As for the working palette, though it is not as riotous as the current
spring/summer 2012 collection, the relaxed colours of blue, browns and of
course, the inevitable sight of monochromatic black and grey adds a sense of
demure but sophisticated at the same time.
Furthermore, plethora of prints,
besides the chivalry images, would certainly add a punch into any discerning
fashionista’s wardrobe for next year.
Dolce & Gabbana spring/summer 2013
collection will be available at Dolce & Gabbana stores and mixed-brand
retailers worldwide early next year.
*Photos by style.com/Yannis Vlamos /GoRunway.com
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