Fashion elite recently gathered in Palermo, Sicily, to witness the grandeur of Dolce and Gabbana’s latest Alta Moda collection. Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana payed homage to Sicilian culture by weaving references to Italian history throughout the collection (think: gowns with hand-painted quotes from classic Italian literature floating down the runway). The beauty look was appropriately regal. Industry legend Pat McGrath adorned models’ lips with scarlet hued-lipstick. Skin had a velvety finish, and blush was applied only to the apples of cheeks. On the eyes, McGrath created a razor-sharp winged liner. Keep scrolling to see 10 of our favourite shots from the collection.

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana looking over every single detail, tending to the elements that make these dresses pieces of art.  Dolce&Gabbana Alta Moda Palermo. #DGLovesPalermo #madeinitaly #lamoreèbellezza

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Backstage at Alta Moda Fashion Show in Palermo #DGLovesPalermo #lamoreèbellezza Photo by @gersonlirio x @fashiontomax

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The #DolceGabbana Alta Moda Collection takes the runway #DGLovesPalermo #lamoreèbellezza Photo by @gersonlirio x @fashiontomax

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The DIVINE @zhenyakatava at @dolcegabbana #altamoda in Palermo ❤❤❤ #makeupbypatmcgrath #teampatmcgrath

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Alta Moda ♥️ @dolcegabbana @stefanogabbana Makeup  by ? @patmcgrathreal Hair by ? @guidopalau Stylist @tabithasimmons ?

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The #DolceGabbana Alta Moda Collection takes the runway #DGLovesPalermo #lamoreèbellezza Photo by @gersonlirio x @fashiontomax

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Incredible @dolcegabbana #altamoda fashion show in Palermo. #dglovespalermo

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4th show down for @dolcegabbana !!! Thank you so much for continuing to believe in me ❤️ #blessed  Styled by: @tabithasimmons  Makeup by: @patmcgrathreal

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Backstage at Alta Moda Fashion Show in Palermo #DGLovesPalermo #lamoreèbellezza Photo by @luizaferraz x @fashiontomax

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Backstage at Alta Moda Fashion Show in Palermo #DGLovesPalermo #lamoreèbellezza Photo by @luizaferraz x @fashiontomax

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Backstage at Alta Moda Fashion Show in Palermo  #DGLovesPalermo #lamoreèbellezza Photo by @gersonlirio x @fashiontomax

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