![Domenico Dolce, right, and Stefano Gabbana said the collection was a study in authenticity](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ELLA47L7ZJBK5BONEGOTRUT3WQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=e892434ce7615d5a363514bc55b6f8d9f9515b59cb5463884d3f005bd2e4dfbe&width=400&height=225)
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![The pared-back show, which was held in the Italian town of Alberobello, also sent out models wearing traditional Italian headscarves](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/UJXRTFX335CL5LIG3Z4I2PC3VQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=e946323ca913217330adef2800663418e6dbdb2aa7f45bf9801ddb81e98d387d&width=400&height=225)
![As promised by the designers, there were no sequins or over-the-top use of gemstones](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/NEEVVVHNWVHX5HEVHPT5MAZMJM.jpg?smart=true&auth=a18e723aef1198088a498f2c1b6b661583027a59a50c75ea0891de768391ddf1&width=400&height=225)
![Boning and corsetry made for a display of stunning structure](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/JQ7GKNNSABHZRIOT7RWMQNY4UY.jpg?smart=true&auth=3939dda93965f53613f9e8c6b2dc18319e8ab32186fd0494ad52e915fb8a55d3&width=400&height=225)
![The collection featured flowing gowns and sheer dresses, worn with sandals](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ZP3XZJ6M5RGZVFBTYFV62TEHAQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=8457625a0628ab0f21fae4a9725358e1fb6827d58f21bc89f2c2e95c0b04251d&width=400&height=225)
![Domenico Dolce, right, and Stefano Gabbana said the collection was a study in authenticity](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ELLA47L7ZJBK5BONEGOTRUT3WQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=e892434ce7615d5a363514bc55b6f8d9f9515b59cb5463884d3f005bd2e4dfbe&width=400&height=225)
![The Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda show featured conical headpieces inspired by the shape of roofs in the Italian town of Alberobello. All photos: Dolce & Gabbana](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/5JB2DWNXTJA6TK2GYKZ2QH55HQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=6d57475ca4dedbfb6a08d0effbc61790f9df5a18e998f0e372362ad4f7851458&width=400&height=225)
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![The pared-back show, which was held in the Italian town of Alberobello, also sent out models wearing traditional Italian headscarves](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/UJXRTFX335CL5LIG3Z4I2PC3VQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=e946323ca913217330adef2800663418e6dbdb2aa7f45bf9801ddb81e98d387d&width=400&height=225)
![As promised by the designers, there were no sequins or over-the-top use of gemstones](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/NEEVVVHNWVHX5HEVHPT5MAZMJM.jpg?smart=true&auth=a18e723aef1198088a498f2c1b6b661583027a59a50c75ea0891de768391ddf1&width=400&height=225)
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![Domenico Dolce, right, and Stefano Gabbana said the collection was a study in authenticity](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ELLA47L7ZJBK5BONEGOTRUT3WQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=e892434ce7615d5a363514bc55b6f8d9f9515b59cb5463884d3f005bd2e4dfbe&width=400&height=225)
Dolce & Gabbana strips back with 'authentically Italian' Alta Moda collection in Puglia
Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana unveiled their latest high-fashion line, taking over a small town in southern Italy
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Farah Andrews
July 10, 2023
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