Fashion News: Dolce & Gabbana To Debut Couture Collection, Adam Lippes Buys His Label Back, And More
Dolce & Gabbana are planning to present their very first couture collection on July 9th in Sicily. The designer duo will unveil bespoke collection of couture wear to a clients-only public. The designer duo will decide if they want to add couture collection to their business that now combines Dolce & Gabbana and D&G lines. Adam Lippes has bought back his label and intellectual rights from Kellwood (owner of Rebecca Taylor and Vince) that has been in charge for two years. Lippes has also got a way out of a noncompete clause. He said to WWD: We’re not interested in the very big commercial business where more is more, more, more. I want to go back to how we started out, which was more about friends and family. I want to go back to almost taking the ego out of it. I want there to be an appreciation for what we do. The business had lost its charm and intimacy. We are able to really think about the brand and do it as we think it should be instead of having all of these other ...