Dolce & Gabbana x Skims

Nov 2024

The 2024 collaboration between luxury fashion titan Dolce & Gabbana and shapewear powerhouse Skims marks a bold intersection of Italian heritage and contemporary American minimalism. Directed and photographed by the visionary Nadia Lee Cohen, this fashion campaign leans into a cinematic, Mediterranean-inspired domesticity that feels at once grounded and aspirational. The imagery eschews standard studio gloss, favoring a documentary-style narrative that frames Kim Kardashian within rustic, lived-in interiors, utilizing soft natural light to highlight the intricate textures of the collaboration’s signature leopard prints and lace corsetry. By placing the subjects alongside elderly figures in scenes reminiscent of a traditional Italian village, the campaign successfully elevates everyday commercial lifestyle shots into a broader, evocative story of legacy and confidence. Stylists Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo, paired with the precise hair artistry of Jake Gallagher and makeup by Lilly Keys, ensure the look remains polished yet approachable. Beyond the domestic vignettes, the campaign shifts to urban settings, capturing the subjects with a sharp, high-contrast aesthetic that emphasizes the technical construction of the form-fitting bodysuits. With creative direction from Domenico Dolce, Stefano Gabbana, and Kim Kardashian, this editorial project effectively blends high-end luxury fashion with an accessible, narrative-driven tone, utilizing live-action technique to breathe vitality into the collaboration while anchoring both brands in a cohesive, timeless visual identity.

Editorial, Cinematic, Lifestyle

Natural light

Luxury Fashion Houses, Fashion