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Dolce & Gabbana's Show: Diversity Shines Amid Controversy

3/1/2026

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Dolce & Gabbana faced scrutiny over their all-white casting at a January menswear show.
The Milan womenswear show featured over a third of models who were women of color.
The designers emphasized their identity and values rather than trends.
The collection included a new Gen Z hipster look alongside traditional Italian archetypes.
Madonna attended the show, with other celebrity fans absent from the front row.

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Story summary

Dolce & Gabbana faced scrutiny over their all-white casting at a January menswear show.
The Milan womenswear show featured over a third of models who were women of color.
The designers emphasized their identity and values rather than trends.
The collection included a new Gen Z hipster look alongside traditional Italian archetypes.
Madonna attended the show, with other celebrity fans absent from the front row.