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Jing Zhang

Dolce & Gabbana held their latest Alta Moda (high fashion) show at Milan's famous La Scala Theatre, and guests were treated to a surprise, with Milan-born ballet dancer Roberto Bolle,  etoile (star) at La Scala and principal with the American Ballet Theatre, performing to open each "chapter" of the collection. The collection featured strapless gowns decorated with famous posters from La Scala shows, off-the-shoulder hourglass dresses and Astrakhan outfits.


Dolce & Gabbana's Alta Moda show at La Scala high on drama

Ballet met high fashion at Dolce & Gabbana's alta moda show in Milan's La Scala Theatre, with Roberto Bolle, a guest dancer at La Scala, performing interludes. All photos: Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana presented off-the-shoulder gowns with huge skirts decorated with La Scala show posters.

The models weren't the only ones heavily bejewelled.

A gown decorated with La Scala show posters,

This creation also referenced the show venue.

Amid the dramatic flourishes there were creations more chic and easily wearable.

The ballet theme extended to these earrings.

Ballet star Roberto Bolle entertains the guests at Dolce & Gabbana's Alta Moda show.

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Hong Kong exclusive: fashion editor Jing Zhang peeks inside the world of couture at Dolce & Gabbana’s glamorous alta moda show in Milan.


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