The exhibition From the Heart to the Hands is an invitation to discover the creative universe of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana as revealed in their Alta Moda, Alta Sartoria, and Alta Gioielleria collections. A deep attachment to traditional Italian handcraft kindled their desire to venture into haute couture after the establishment of their successful prêt-à-porter fashion house in 1985.

Building on deep family traditions, Sicilian for Domenico Dolce and Milanese for Stefano Gabbana, the designers envision collections rich in artistic and cultural references drawn from painting, architecture, sculpture, interior decoration, or theater arts … Their creations are presented in emblematic locations in Italy as a spectacular homage to their sources of inspiration. Under their guidance, artists-artisans take their trades to a new level, envisioning tomorrow’s innovations based on time-honored know-how.

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have succeeded in realizing this dream because they are among the rare designers who are both the founders and the owners of their fashion house and thus free to do whatever they like. And one thing they love is to pay tribute to the passion of those who create beauty through the intelligence of their hands.

Florence Müller
Exhibition Curator

The exhibition is curated by Florence Müller, world-renowned professor and author, director Union Française des Arts du Costume al Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and Fashion and Textile Art Curator of the Denver Art Museum, choosing Milan as the first stop of an international tour that will include some of the greatest cultural centers in the world.

White Baroque: A selection of dresses from the Stucchi Alta Moda Collection that merges with the surrounding space in a great visual symphony.

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