Dolce & Gabbana Unveils “Sicilian Holidays” Menswear at Milan Fashion Week

Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce presented the Spring 2027 menswear show titled “Sicilian Holidays,” on Saturday, referencing their native island. The runway backdrop showed a sunset over a rocky coastline, while the collection revived hallmark motifs—rhinestone-encrusted denim, coral-beaded trims and postcard-style prints—evoking Sicily’s baroque churches, sun-drenched beaches and black mourning attire.

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Co-CEO Stefano Cantino, who joined in April 2025 after roles at Prada and Louis Vuitton, drives the brand’s strategic shift. He is backed by Maria Cristina Lomanto, general manager Europe, and by co-founder Stefano Gabbana, who stepped down from executive duties in January 2025 but remains active creatively. Chairman Alfonso Dolce and designer Domenico Dolce continue to shape the house’s aesthetic.

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Models walked a seaside-inspired catwalk flanked by columns. The collection featured laser-cut suits with ventilated backs, short shorts, loose-knit tops and oversized travel bags in leather, suede and raffia. Rhinestones adorned denim, coral-beaded trims and bead-stitched coral patterns embellished white linen suits. Studied party jeans, styled with tank tops and postcard tees, reinforced the vibe. Front-row guests Robert Lewandowski, Kawhi Leonard, Michele Morrone and K-pop singer Soobin underscored the star power.

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Cantino noted menswear accounts for roughly 50 % of revenue and sees untapped potential across genders as organization streamlines. Plans include expanding made-to-measure services at the Corso Venezia flagship and opening more menswear-focused boutiques. Lifestyle moves include the DG Martini Bar & Restaurant Milano, 18 Casa stores worldwide, and a partnership with San Domenico Palace in Taormina. In beauty, the brand ranked 45th on WWD Beauty Inc’s 2024 list, reporting €910 million in sales—a 35 % YoY rise—and will debut an anti-aging skin-care line in September.

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• 150 retail boutiques globally; 7 dedicated menswear stores.

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• 18 Dolce & Gabbana Casa locations.

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• €1.9 billion estimated revenue; €450 million debt under renegotiation with Rothschild.

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• Menswear accounts for ~50 % of business; beauty sales up 35 % YoY.

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Cantino emphasized that the brand’s clear perspective on men’s and women’s fashion underpins its growth, and that maintaining a dedicated menswear show underscores the division’s strength. He noted that challenging periods often lay the groundwork for future opportunities, reaffirming a strategy rooted in the house’s Sicilian heritage.

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• “We wanted to capture the richness and complexity of our homeland, exploring its places, memories and traditions,” — Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, designers

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• “Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have a strong point of view on both genders,” — Stefano Cantino, co-CEO

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• “Nights out are sacred, says Dolce & Gabbana, and your fit should say so.” — GQ commentary

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• “I have no doubt there are opportunities for the brand, which relies on undisputed credibility, and the strategy is to focus on its core identity.” — Stefano Cantino

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The next Dolce & Gabbana runway will take place in Taormina, Sicily, from July 12-14, while the anti-aging “Ever Youth” skin-care line launches in September.

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