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In the magnificient frame of the Temple of Concordia, the Dolce&Gabbana Alta Moda Fashion Show took centre stage. Look back on the garments inspired by Greek...

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On July 5, Dolce & Gabbana held its Alta Moda fashion show at the Temple of Concordia in Agrigento, Italy. The ancient Greek temple is the largest Doric-style one on what is also the largest island in the Mediterranean—Sicily—and it is one of the most well-preserved Greek temples of this style in existence. The Tempio della Concordia, as it is called in Italian, was built circa 440–430 BC and consists of a peristasis of six feet high columns on a crepidoma of four steps.

Usually, tourists who visit the Temple of Concordia are only allowed to walk around the outside of the site, not to enter the structure itself. But thanks to the flooring which was put in place for the fashion show, travelers visiting this famed architectural wonder will be able to go inside the temple until September, following in the footsteps of the runway models who showed off 125 elaborate Grecian and Roman-inspired Dolce & Gabbana looks.

The flooring which the models walked on.

Planning for the show began in July 2018, and Dolce & Gabbana worked with archaeologists and restoration experts to ensure that the event could take place without damaging the ancient structure. The Temple of Concordia is part of the Valle dei Templi, or the Valley of the Temples, which includes six other temples: the Temple of Juno, the Temple of Heracles, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Temple of Castor and Pollux, the Temple of Vulcan, and the Temple of Asclepius. Once part of the ancient Greek city of Akragas, the structures are now considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. All can be seen on a tour, but walking through any of the interiors is a rare opportunity.

After the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, the Temple of Concordia in Sicily is the best conserved Doric temple in existence.

It is already a tradition for Dolce & Gabbana. Every year, straight after the couture collections, the brand flies top clients and select guests to Italy, to indulge them with Alta Moda and Alta Giolleria collections. Fully handmade, these designs showcase the highest levels of craftsmanship, putting on display the one-of-a-kind savoir faire of the brand. It is also a moment when Dolce & Gabbana can celebrate its veramente italiano DNA, and fortify its relationships with clients coming from Brazil, Russia, and the United States, among other countries.

After a long negotiation with the local institutions, Dolce & Gabbana was able to bring this edition of Alta Moda to Sicily. This is a special island for Domenico Dolce, as the designer hails from the region. However, not any location is enough, and the brand took over the most spectacular historical venues. A win-win situation for all parties, as the Italian brand has made substantial monetary donations towards the preservation and restoration of these spaces. Yesterday’s runway show was a standout moment of epic proportions, as Domenico and Stefano hosted a magnificent 125-look runway show in Agrigento’s Temple of Concordia, an archeological landmark built around 440 BC, considered the best preserved Doric temple on the island.

“The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento is one of the finest artistic expressions that the ancient Greeks have handed down to us, comparable only, in terms of the beauty and perfection of its architectures, to the Parthenon in Athens,” comment the designers. “Alta Moda creations evoke the enduring myths of classicism, which have continued to fascinate poets, painters, and sculptors for centuries now. And just as those artists who have never tired of reinterpreting them in their masterpieces, so the DG seamstresses have incessantly painted, embroidered, and sewn them onto the garments. The unmatched power of those myths has conquered the uniqueness of Alta Moda, just as the unique beauty of Sicily seduced the imaginations of the Greeks thousands of years ago.”

Helena Christensen. Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda. Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda. Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda. Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda. Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda. Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

As the sun went down, Ennio Morricone’s music filled the space, and models appeared through the majestic columns of the construction, walking over a sumptuous golden runway. Accessorized with gladiator sandals, golden shields, and arches, crowns, and wings, the first looks were all in gold, heavily embroidered in sequins, bugle beads, and crystals.  There were short numbers, but also long column dresses paired with capes that paid homage to Greek goddesses Athena, Hera, Aphrodite, or Artemis. When supermodel Helena Christensen emerged wearing a dress in silk tulle hand-painted with gold leaves it truly felt like a visit to Mount Olympus, but in a very Dolce & Gabbana way.

Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda. Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda. Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda. Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda. Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda. Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda. Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda. Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

As the show progressed, other elements of antiquity brought the collection to life. A corset made in filigree of Hellenic inspirations was paired with a full organza skirt reproducing the work of Jean Antoine Giroust Oedious at Colonus (1788). Statues, Doric columns, and ancient Greek pottery were also embroidered in full glam looks, while the heads of the models were crowned with Hera leaves, ribbons, and fascinators inspired by classic architecture. Adding a touch of poetry, looks also featured Homero verses.

Isabeli Fontana. Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

Jessica Stam. Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

Bianca Balti. Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

To close the show, Dolce & Gabbana favorite models Jessica Stam, Isabeli Fontana, and Bianca Balti wore spectacular ball gowns in muted shades of pink, blue, and gray, with double organza skirts hand-painted with motifs that highlighted the qualities of divinities Artemis, Hera, and Afrodite. One by one, they took over the façade of Concordia, being joined by the other 122 models, forming a powerful image that makes us think that although internet can take us everywhere, there are things that should be witnessed in real life. And as the crowd stood to applaud the designers, so did we.

The Finale at the Temple of Concordia, Agrigento. Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

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