Nothing succeeds like excess at Dolce & Gabbana's Milan menswear show

Dolce & Gabbana's Milan menswear show amplified excess as a counterpoint to debt and controversy, presenting a spectacle-driven collection on the second day of Milan fashion week. The SS27 line featured clingy vests, micro shorts, ripped denim, and jewel-encrusted fabrics, paired with grand prints from Sicilian lemons to ancient amphitheaters and Christ mosaics. This outing followed the brand’s leadership changes, including Stefano Gabbana’s resignation as chairman and the appointment of Stefano Cantino as co-CEO with Alfonso Dolce. Debt pressures are underscored by reports of a £391 million debt pile and possible sale-and-leaseback negotiations for Milan properties. Despite turmoil, the house continues to attract red-carpet attention from stars like Colman Domingo and Ryan Gosling, while fashion voices note a trend toward elevated yet relaxed tailoring.