Dolce & Gabbana

Sep 2023

Dolce & Gabbana's Fall 2023 ad campaign is a masterclass in high-fashion editorial precision, distilling the brand's penchant for provocative elegance into a series of stark, high-contrast portraits. Under the creative direction of Fabien Baron, working alongside Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce, the imagery leans into a razor-sharp, minimalist aesthetic that strips away environmental distraction to focus entirely on texture and form. Captured through the lens of photographer and director Steven Meisel, the campaign utilizes a clean, neutral grey studio background to allow the saturated palette of deep blacks and vibrant reds to command the frame. The visual narrative centers on talent Maya Jama, whose striking look is amplified by the meticulous artistry of hair stylist Guido Palau and makeup artist Pat McGrath, both of whom lean into a bold, cohesive red aesthetic that mirrors the collection's intensity. Stylist Karl Templer curates a silhouette-heavy wardrobe that plays against the sculptural, glossy black furniture meticulously arranged by set designer Mary Howard. Each shot, defined by crisp studio strobe lighting, emphasizes the intersection of fashion and industrial design. By pairing patent leathers and intricate lace with a deliberate editorial sensibility, the work captures the essence of a modern luxury fashion house, delivering a polished, highly stylized vision that feels both timeless and aggressively current.

Editorial, Editorial, Vertical, Vertical

Studio strobe, Studio strobe

Luxury Fashion Houses, Fashion, Fashion