Erling Braut Haaland and Sander Berge bypassed a public homecoming celebration in Oslo to attend Dolce & Gabbana’s exclusive Alta Moda event on the island of Sicily, according to reports from Norwegian outlets KK and MinMote. The three-day luxury showcase in Taormina gathered international celebrities, ultra-wealthy clients, and fashion elites for private viewings and high-end social events.
Inside Dolce & Gabbana’s Taormina Luxury Showcase
The Italian fashion house hosted its annual multi-day event in the Sicilian town of Taormina, transforming the historic location into a private enclave for high-net-worth clients and invited guests.
The event spans three distinct tiers of haute couture presentation: Alta Moda for womenswear, Alta Sartoria for menswear, and Alta Gioielleria for high jewelry. Photographer Matt Levers, who has documented the gatherings since 2012, noted to Forbes that the experience centers around an unhurried sequence of private dinners, fashion presentations, and fireworks displays.
High-End Fashion and Celebrity Attendees
Erling Braut Haaland, a multi-year brand ambassador for Dolce & Gabbana, attended alongside partner Isabel Haugseng Johansen. According to KK, Haaland wore a designer ensemble valued at over a half million kroner during the final day of the event. MinMote reported that Haugseng Johansen wore a sequin dress paired with a Sicily handbag on the opening day.
Sander Berge and his partner Julie Karlsen also joined the guest list following their return to Norway after international duties. Beyond the Norwegian football contingent, the guest list featured entertainment figures such as Jennifer Lopez, Heidi Klum, and Monica Bellucci’s 16-year-old daughter Léonie Cassel, who opened the Alta Moda presentation in a floral-adorned tulle gown.
Sicily’s Cultural Influence on the Alta Moda Collection
Dolce & Gabbana integrated regional heritage into the collection, utilizing local historical motifs and natural landscapes as design inspiration. According to Harper’s Bazaar and Elle, the garments featured extensive embroidery of roses, peons, and orange blossoms, alongside early 20th-century-inspired black lace dresses, corsets, and crinolines.
The final piece on the runway, designated the “Isola Bella” gown, utilized layered tulle in pale blue, grey, and turquoise tones to mimic the surrounding sea. Shownototes cited by Elle emphasized an overarching devotion to beauty tailored directly for private clients who purchase custom pieces directly from the fashion house.
Did You Know?
According to historical reporting by Vogue, journalists invited to cover Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Moda events are bound by strict agreements that prohibit them from publicly naming attending private customers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Moda?
Alta Moda is Dolce & Gabbana’s exclusive annual haute couture event for women, accompanied by Alta Sartoria for men and Alta Gioielleria for jewelry, held in historically significant locations across Italy.
Who attends the exclusive Dolce & Gabbana shows?
The guest list primarily consists of ultra-wealthy clients who purchase bespoke haute couture directly from the brand, alongside invited Hollywood actors, models, and brand ambassadors like Erling Braut Haaland.
Where was the Alta Moda event hosted?
The event took place in the historic Sicilian town of Taormina, following previous years’ showcases in locations such as Rome and Venice.
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