There’s a certain kind of woman you spot on the street—effortlessly cool, perfectly put together but in a way that feels entirely her own. That’s exactly who Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana had in mind for the Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2025 collection: the cool girls who don’t just wear clothes, they create looks. And from the moment the invites arrived—undereye patches, a subtle nod to the modern woman who’s always on the move—it was clear this show would be different.
The show opened with a video of bona fide cool girl Vittoria Ceretti going about her day before a stream of models, including Amelia Gray and Irina Shayk, strutted onto the runway, proceeding out into the streets of Milan, where crowds were watching and cheering while Måneskin’s Victoria De Angelis DJ’ed. The city of Milan is used to Fashion Week disruptions, but this was different. Construction was paused, tram lines were suspended, and an entire elevated stage was built outside the Dolce & Gabbana headquarters—transforming the Viale Piave into an open-air spectacle.
This season, Dolce & Gabbana is shaking things up with a collection split into two distinct personalities: outerwear and eveningwear. The first half is a masterclass in modern elegance. The silhouettes were relaxed, exuding an effortless, just-thrown-on appeal. Think timeless Italian tailoring, but with a fresh, casual ease. The inspiration was taken straight from the models themselves—what they actually wear when they’re off duty. Vintage tees, lacy camisoles, cargos and jeans, biker boots, oversized coats thrown over the top. Fully dressed but still baring skin in all the right places, exuding that spontaneous, “I just threw this on” coolness that can’t be faked.
Then there’s the eveningwear. If the outerwear is all about laid-back polish, the night belongs to drama. Sensuality takes center stage with sheer fabrics, sky-high hemlines, and lingerie-inspired details. Tulle, lace, and transparency play a leading role, creating a wardrobe that’s bold yet undeniably feminine. And just when you thought things couldn’t get any more extravagant, the final looks turned up the volume—pure Dolce & Gabbana opulence. Embroidery, decadence, full-on maximalism, yet grounded in reality with an unexpected twist: rain boots. Because, of course, the cool girl doesn’t take herself too seriously.
What made this show even more unforgettable was the way it blurred the lines between the runway and the real world. In a rare and democratic moment, the models actually left the venue mid-show to flaunt their looks to the crowd outside before returning to the runway. It was a small but powerful gesture—fashion, after all, is for the people. And as the show came to an end, the models danced outside with the crowd, turning the finale into a full-on street party, before exiting the stage.
For the Gen Z and millennial crowd in the GCC, this approach hits differently. Fashion isn’t about chasing trends anymore—it’s about curating a wardrobe that feels distinctly personal. And that’s exactly what Dolce & Gabbana is tapping into. The modern Arab woman, much like her global counterparts, wants fashion that moves with her lifestyle. She needs a statement coat that can take her from meetings to late-night coffee runs, and an evening dress that doesn’t just sit pretty but actually makes her feel powerful.
This collection understands that. It’s not trying to reinvent the wheel—it’s refining it. It’s about dressing with intent but without overthinking, about blending elegance with ease, and above all, about feeling like the main character in your own story. And really, isn’t that what cool girls do best?
