Dolce & Gabbana RTW Fall 2012

This season radiated the benefits of that very impressive work. Heavy gold embroideries on black, inspired by ornately carved frames, were the principal motif. Exquisitely rendered, they appeared on everything from outerwear (coats, jackets and capes, one of which appeared to weigh more than the model who wore it) to the necklines and waists of pretty dresses. On the lighter side, beautiful white laces and tulles were worked into dresses and blouses, and if they spun a familiar romantic yarn, it was a lovely one. Otherwise, petit-point florals and dark cherub prints infused color.