LONDON, United Kingdom — In 1973, when Bethann Hardison sashayed down the runway in one of fashion’s most famous showdowns during the Battle of Versailles, she was part of a moment in history that promised to mark an inflection point in the fashion world. The catwalk battle between five upstart American designers — Oscar de […]
Dolce & Gabbana: Cultural Stupidity Can Be Costly
Hello BoF Professionals, your exclusive ‘This Week in Fashion’ briefing is ready, with members-only analysis on the key topic of the week and a digest of the week’s top news. This week, videos of people burning, shredding and wiping floors and toilets with Dolce & Gabbana products filled Chinese social media platforms after the release […]
Dolce & Gabbana Cancel China Show Amid Racism Outcry
SHANGHAI, China — Dolce & Gabbana has cancelled a high-profile catwalk show in Shanghai following an outcry over what many in China perceived to be a racist marketing campaign. A video posted on Weibo Monday of a Chinese model attempting to eat Italian food with chopsticks was taken down after less than 24 hours, but widely […]
Bits & Bytes | Dolce & Gabbana Sends Drones Down the Runway, JD.com's Blockchain Accelerator
Dolce & Gabbana Used Drones to Carry Handbags Down the Runway Instead of Models (The Verge)“Seven or so drones flew down the runway, each carrying a leather and jewel-encrusted handbag from the company’s latest Autumn/Winter 2018 collection. Once the drones were done, human models returned to show off D&G’s clothes, proving that perhaps humans aren’t […]