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A striking and wonderfully playful Dolce & Gabbana 100% silk dress featuring an elaborate engineered marching-band print across a warm ivory ground. The design is beautifully composed with richly illustrated military drums, French horns, waving flags, stars, tassels, cords and crossed drumsticks in saturated scarlet red, emerald green, golden yellow, black and subtle blue accents. The placement of the motifs is highly considered rather than a simple repeating print, with alternating red and green drums arranged across the chest, sleeves and lower border, larger statement drums and brass instruments positioned through the center of the dress, and a discreet Dolce & Gabbana signature incorporated into the lower-right front.
Cut in an easy, feminine shift silhouette, the dress falls with relaxed ease through the bust, waist and hips before finishing around the knee. A slightly raised waist seam gives the otherwise fluid shape subtle definition without making it fitted, while the generously cut elbow-length sleeves add softness and movement. Fine black piping outlines the round neckline, with broader solid-black bands finishing both the sleeve cuffs and hem for a crisp graphic contrast against the colorful print. Crafted entirely from lightweight silk, the dress has a fluid drape and subtle natural sheen that elevates the whimsical motif and keeps the overall effect unmistakably luxurious. A particularly charming piece for summer events, resort wear or any occasion calling for something joyful and silk with a lightweight, fluid hand and subtle sheen
Size IT 38 / approximately US 2 / UK 6 / FR 34Relaxed shift silhouette with a slightly raised waist seamRound neckline with fine black pipingWide elbow-length sleeves with broad black cuff bandsEngineered marching-band print in ivory, red, emerald green, gold, black and blueAlternating red and green drum motifs with French horns, flags, stars, tassels and drumsticksDiscreet Dolce & Gabbana signature incorporated into the lower-front printBroad solid-black hem borderMade in ItalyA joyful and distinctive Dolce & Gabbana piece that balances the house’s signature exuberance with an effortless, elegant silk silhouette.