D&G SS23 Women’s Show CiaoKim (FWC TBFashion)

On this edition of FWC TBFashion we’re looking at The D&G and Kim Kardashian collab show. In a whirlwind of excitement, the Dolce & Gabbana show in Milan reached new heights of pandemonium. The reason? None other than Kim Kardashian, who made a grand entrance just three days ago, teasing her collaboration with the iconic fashion house on social media.

The Kardashians have been linked to Dolce & Gabbana since May, when they showcased their designs at Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker’s unforgettable wedding in Portofino. Today, the stars aligned as Kim Kardashian unveiled a unique collaboration that showcased her own personal collection of vintage D&G pieces, some of which were previously unknown to the designers themselves.

The concept behind the collaboration was captivating: Kim acted as a curator, handpicking garments from past collections spanning two decades, from 1987 to 2007. The designers then reworked these iconic pieces, ensuring a subtle nod to the past while resonating with the present.

The result was a visual journey connecting the dots between then and now, perfectly aligned with the fashion industry’s current obsession with Y2K aesthetics and the power of social media in shaping fashion conversations in 2022.

The benefits for Dolce & Gabbana were abundant. The presence of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, with a collective following of over 652 million, instantly amplified the brand’s reach. For Kim, the collaboration not only solidified her position in the high-fashion world but also expanded her influence.

While she rose to fame in 2007 with the launch of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, this partnership allowed her to extend her impact across two additional decades. Kim Kardashian truly knows how to master the fame game.

During the press conference, Kim shared her affinity for the brand, stating, “I embrace my futuristic alien Barbie personality, but deep down, I feel like a sensual Italian mob wife. I hope that’s an appropriate thing to say.” Dolce & Gabbana has artfully played with the sensual Italian wife archetype in its editorials and ad campaigns, featuring past favorites like Eva Herzigova and Helena Christensen, who graced the front row with their presence.

On the runway, the collection unfolded with a captivating blend of corsets, wiggle dresses, and lingerie sets, each adorned with labels indicating the year of their initial presentation. Simultaneously, the collection catered to Kim’s personal interests, with pieces that exuded a distinct “Skims-y” vibe.

One could not help but notice the parallels between a stretch-jersey number from 1990 and a newly created design in its image, reflecting Kim’s renowned $3.2 billion shapewear brand, Skims. It goes without saying that all these moments will become future content for Hulu’s The Kardashians show, which just premiered its second season.

In an era where top fashion brands are delving into the realm of entertainment, Dolce & Gabbana has always been an early adopter. However, with the collaboration with Kim Kardashian, they have taken it to new heights.

Together, they have elevated the stakes, creating a show that seamlessly blended the allure of Dolce & Gabbana’s heritage with the magnetic presence of Kim Kardashian.

This collaboration will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark on the fashion world and continue to shape the dialogue between fashion and pop culture.