There’s nothing like an extravagant Dolce and Gabbana gown to make an impact at a premiere, and stars went all out in their selection of the brand. Dolce and Gabbana, celebrating their 35th anniversary as fashion designers, are famous for their quintessentially Italian and over-the-top design aesthetic. Their dedication to exuberance (minimalism is not in their vocabulary) has garnered them plenty of fame over the years, and the brand’s commitment to excess is adored by many.
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Lopez is a red carpet staple, and her sexy style is a force to be reckoned with. From thigh-high leg slits to plunging necklines, the Wedding Planner star has worn it over the years. On Sunday, the singer-actress dazzled at the Los Angeles premiere of Respect, a biopic about Aretha Franklin. The actress wore a custom purple sequined Dolce and Gabbana gown with a thigh-high slit and long train. To complete the look, she attached a floor-length chiffon veil to her sleek low bun. The actress, who is generating Oscar buzz for her role, looked every inch the Queen of Soul in the dress. She even wore opera gloves to give the dress a touch of regal elegance.
Sofia Vergara
Sofia Vergara has made quite the name for herself as one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actresses. Still, her role as the fiery Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on Modern Family first brought her to attention. The Colombian-born beauty got her start in the industry as a model. Still, it moved on to television in the mid-90s when she landed a spot hosting a variety show and travel series for Univision. After a short stint on the big screen in 2002’s Big Trouble, she returned to TV and scored a role on the popular comedy Four Brothers and the crime drama Chasing Papi. It wouldn’t be until 2009 that she genuinely broke out when she joined the cast of Modern Family and debuted on Broadway as Mama Morton in Chicago. Vergara continues to make waves in the industry, starring in movies like New Year’s Eve, Happy Feet Two, and Chef. Most recently, she starred in the film Respect, which tells the story of Aretha Franklin’s rise to fame. She wore a stunning Dolce & Gabbana gown with a zero-strap design, leg slit, and drop-length sheer cape for the premiere.
Adriana Lima
In a career spanning over two decades, Lima has graced numerous magazine covers, including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, and Grazia. She’s also starred in a Pirelli calendar and one of the most viewed commercials of the 2008 Super Bowl with New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman. A devout Roman Catholic, she’s known to bring a bible backstage before she takes the stage. Last year, Dolce & Gabbana staged a fashion show in China to celebrate its hugely important market (Bain estimates they account for 1/3 of luxury sales globally). The event included 300 models, stars, social media influencers and featured outfits designed in black, pink, and red—the country’s best-selling colors. The brand had even hired Lucio Di Rosa to handle celebrity styling, a significant player in the red-carpet scene who has forged relationships with the brand’s most high-profile clients.
Kourtney Kardashian
Kourtney Kardashian looked angelic in a figure-hugging white dress at the Love & Death premiere. She wore the bodycon design with patent red heels to complete her look. The actress posed with her sister, Kim Kardashian, and her baby bump. Kourtney was also surprised at the 2023 Oscars red carpet, rocking a strapless lace dress with alluring floral embroidery. She paired her dress with matching bold cuff bracelets and an elegant updo. The Eat, Pray, Love actress Julia Roberts also donned a glamorous Dolce and Gabbana strapless gown for the film’s London premiere. To the Into The Woods premiere, Emily Blunt wore a form-fitting embroidered tulle Dolce and Gabbana gown. The actress’s dress had a bright crimson print and a sheer paneling that stopped the ensemble from being too cover-up.
