In the heart of the Eternal City, Dolce & Gabbana unveiled the latest chapter of their ongoing Alta Moda Grand Tour—a decade-spanning odyssey that has redefined haute couture through the richly layered lens of Italian identity. Following in the footsteps of Venice, Taormina, and Florence, Rome became more than just a backdrop; it became the soul of a collection that transcended the boundaries of time, marrying imperial grandeur with silver screen glamour.

This three-day cultural celebration unfolded as both spectacle and symphony, following the success of Dal Cuore alle Mani, the designers’ acclaimed exhibition exploring the depth of their craftsmanship—first in Milan and Paris, then Rome, before continuing its journey across continents. Though inclement weather curtailed the opening evening at Villa Adriana, the subsequent presentations—Alta Moda at the Foro Italico and Alta Sartoria at Castel Sant’Angelo—offered a theatrical and sensorial experience worthy of the city’s eternal mystique.

The Alta Moda 2025 collection was a dual tribute—to the mythology of ancient Rome and the myth-making of mid-20th century cinema. These twin legacies, centuries apart yet deeply entwined in Rome’s identity, became the twin muses of the house’s vision. From temple to theater, from goddess to starlet, Dolce & Gabbana wove together the past and the present in a seamless couture narrative.

Sculptural gowns channeled the essence of antiquity—draped in the language of togas, adorned with motifs recalling marble columns and temple ruins. Bodices gleamed like gilded armor, evoking divine femininity through materials that mimicked stone yet moved like silk. Each look was an invocation of myth, transformed into motion.

As the collection evolved, so too did its gaze. The classical gave way to the cinematic—the era of "Hollywood on the Tiber" emerged with sleek tailoring, hourglass silhouettes, and lavishly feminine ensembles that called to mind the iconic elegance of Hepburn, Taylor, and Ekberg. It was a tribute to a time when Rome pulsed with the glamour of the silver screen, and when fashion became its own kind of storytelling.

This was not a simple homage, but a deeply layered conversation between epochs. Rather than presenting history as static, Dolce & Gabbana invited it to breathe anew—each garment a passage between myth and memory, fantasy and flesh. Rome was not merely the setting, but the protagonist: alive, theatrical, and beautifully contradictory.

With Alta Moda 2025, Dolce & Gabbana delivered more than couture—they offered a living fresco of Italian culture, stitched in marble, cinema, and light. It was a love letter to Rome not as it was, but as it continues to become.