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Jennifer Lopez on Dolce & Gabbana's Alta Moda in Sicily

other · 2026-07-14

Jennifer Lopez attended Dolce & Gabbana's Alta Moda show in Sicily, held at the Radicepura botanical garden with Mount Etna smoking in the background after a recent eruption. The multi-day event includes Alta Sartoria in Taormina's ancient amphitheater and a closing beach party with an unannounced performer. Lopez wore a bejeweled Alta Moda dress and later a lemon chiffon gown, discussing her long history with the brand, including attending the 2004 Met Gala with designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. She praised the collection as 'pure beauty' and noted that the clothes inspire her to 'become the woman who lives in that dress.' The show featured 100 looks and over 300 clients, family, and friends attended. Lopez hinted at a performance in Taormina, recalling past performances for kings and in stadiums worldwide.

Key facts

  • Mount Etna erupted last week, disrupting air traffic.
  • Dolce & Gabbana's Alta Moda show took place at Radicepura botanical garden in Catania.
  • Radicepura was a filming location for The Godfather Part II.
  • The event includes Alta Sartoria in Taormina's ancient amphitheater.
  • A closing beach party will feature a concert by an unannounced performer.
  • Over 300 clients, family, and friends attended.
  • The show had 100 looks and lasted an hour.
  • Lopez attended her first Met Gala with Dolce and Gabbana in 2004.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Dolce & Gabbana
  • Vogue
  • Met Gala

Locations

  • Mount Etna
  • Catania
  • Sicily
  • Italy
  • Radicepura
  • Taormina
  • Venice
  • Warsaw
  • Brazil

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