RIP

Today, reader-lettes, I greet you with sad news: D&G, the label we have come to know through its mad trendy-and at times questionable aesthetic (well you damn well decide for yourselves if you don't believe me), the young, fesisty and fancy-free baby sister of Dolce and Gabbana, is to end. It's last collection was shown today, on the heady streets of Milan, (well not quite but you get the idea.) Shed a tear with me darlings, as we grieve not only for fashionistas everywhere, but also for the loss of slightly more affordable fashion. (Well, if we're comparing it to it's big sis at any rate.)

NOW WIPE THOSE TEARS BIATCHS - AND SAY WITH ME - THE LAST SHOW?! THIS MEANS FASHION HISTORY!! 

Yes indeedy, as all you savvy shoppers will know, the loss of D&G means the chance to pick up some very collectible items, and a piece of fashion history. And I think we'd all like to be the proud owners of that, eh?! Which is why, I have cleverly picked out the 5 items from the final collection that I not only like best, but also that I think will age best. The nature of fashion, especially nowadays when people are so heavily into vintage purchases, is that it really is worth buying pieces with a history, but more importantly, ones that will work for years to come. Thankfully for us, D&G seem to have understood this, and while their collection was a little heavy on the manic silk-scarf prints (foulards I believe they are called in fashion terminology - but I may be wrong. Comments?) I felt there was defo room for some long-time wearage.

Here goes:

Looks 1&2 I picked for fairly similar reasons: both are cute dresses, and while the first one could be worn to a party, a club or a general night out, (because who DOESN'T want to look like they've been wrapped in a silk scarf?) the second one would work well as a sweet 60's-esque day dress. 

In my opinion dresses, and specifically those you'd wear on a night out, sit somewhere beyond the boundaries of what's "in fashion". People want to look good when they go out, and fashion is not always the all-encompassing BFG when it comes to allowing that. No matter how many articles we see in glossy weeklies, advising different looks for different body shapes and ages (here's looking at you Gok Wan) the reality is, not all looks work for everyone (and some work for almost nobody) so if you find a look that works for you, and makes you feel comfortable AND hot, stick to it. Its the very reason I rarely wear heels out, whether the fashion be for stilettos or platforms. Sigh. 

Rant over - main point: these dresses ROCK. 

Look 3: the tunic. Yes, I hear ya- "isn't the green a little intense?" "How will I pull off that print?!!"

But oh doubters, do not limit your imagination to what we see here on the runway (take it from me, it is not an example of how you'd be expected to wear it). Imagine the tunic over well tailored tapered black trousers a la Phoebe Philo (the most stylish woman in the world) and simple courts. Chic, elegant, works for all ages and most occasions, and adds a touch of elegant-green ZING to your day. 

I rest my case.

Look 4: Here we have the italian take on the classic item: the man's shirt. 

Well, if I'm honest since it's tucked in I can't be sure if it was a take on the male or female version of the trend, but for arguments sake let's say a man might wear it. Maybe. 

At any rate it is a HOT look. Sure, maybe with the skirt it's a little OTT, but loose over a pair of linen shorts with gold sandals? You're ready to sip cocktails in Cannes. 

And finally, look 5: "The wrap skirt". More intriguing than a pencil skirt but with a similar shape, this one looks a little like a sarong. I like sarongs, they make me feel like I'm on holiday. I think the nature of D&G is that being such a luxe brand it might (potentially) deal more with people who are on the holidaying-rather-than-working part of the spectrum, but this skirt is of a sufficiently classic shape to remain wearable for years to come and also be attractive on women of a variety of shapes and ages. 

And so, fashion followers, I must say "adeus"! Should you find yourselves trawling through net-a-porter (or better yet, theoutnet) and you come across one of these pieces (or anything else that takes your fancy) snap that shiznet up!!

Until next time, RIP D&G.