DOLCE & GABBANA ss26
From this side of the ocean, the Milan runway read like a manifesto for pajama dressing. Dolce & Gabbana leaned in completely: bedroom stripes, soft drawstring pants, light robes, boudoir lace, even fuzzy slides that feel borrowed from the hallway at home. When the fabric is true silk and the cut is disciplined, the idea can be seductive; when it becomes the only story, the eye starts to crave another chapter.
There were passages that worked. The blue-and-white stripes embroidered with small red flowers had a fresh elegance, especially when they slipped under relaxed jackets. A bordeaux-and-rose pairing, tempered by a wine-toned blazer, pulled the narrative out of the bedroom and onto the street. A black-and-white moment with striped shorts, a lean leather topper and tall socks gave the show a more urban pulse.
When layering tipped into excess, the bedroom took over again. Lace left very visible under oversized pinstripe blazers, striped shirting colliding with leopard, long robes drifting over boxer shorts: striking on a runway, heavy in real life. Accessories tried to shift the balance — dark sunglasses, tassel bags, small jewelry — but plush slippers snapped the mood back to “at home” in an instant.
The point is measure. A well-cut silk pajama set can hold the night beautifully when pared back with slim sandals and discreet jewelry. Fluid trousers with a clean little top can manage the day, especially if a light masculine jacket sharpens the line. What doesn’t convince is turning a season into a single idea. The theme is clear; stretched this far, it loses force.
Who will love it? Those who live in images, resorts and airport lounges will find plenty to frame. For anyone building a wardrobe for actual days, the move is to choose the right pieces and carry them out into the world. Less “night,” more street.
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SARA DAL MONTE 