Dolce&Gabbana Alta Moda 2026: nature and devotion in Sicily

Dolce&Gabbana presented its Alta Moda 2026 collections in Sicily from July 12 to 15, with events in Taormina and Giarre. The Alta Gioielleria collection, titled 'Divina Devozione Siciliana', debuted on July 12 at the San Domenico Palace in Taormina, featuring jewelry inspired by religious iconography, citrus fruits, and flowers. On July 13, the Alta Moda women's collection was shown at the Parco Botanico Radicepura in Giarre, a botanical garden built by the Faro family, with designs emphasizing floral motifs, gold, and handcrafted details. The Alta Sartoria men's collection followed on July 14 at the Ancient Theatre of Taormina. The shows coincided with the 402nd Festino di Santa Rosalia in Palermo, where architect Mario Cucinella designed a 10-meter-high triumphal float representing a moving forest. The collections drew on themes of nature, devotion, and Sicilian identity, with liturgical symbols and the word 'devotion' recurring throughout. The brand's neo-baroque vision contrasted with the minimalist trends seen at Paris Fashion Week earlier in July, where houses like Balenciaga, Chanel, Iris Van Herpen, and Dior also embraced natural motifs.