cosmic_system Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 An 18-year long friendship wasn’t enough to dissipate the fear that Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce nurtured toward Madonna when it came to doing something “more business-y” together. “We were always afraid it would ruin our relationship,” contended Gabbana. Not anymore. As part of a flurry of activity between the designers and pop icon, including the filming of the “Celebration” video inside Metropol, the designers’ Milanese runway venue, Madonna agreed to appear in the Dolce & Gabbana spring campaign. Steven Klein snapped the eight black-and-white, horizontal pictures in a former lay convent in Uptown Manhattan. They will appear in groups of two or three to better display the reportage effect. A budget for the campaign, which breaks in February fashion titles, wasn’t available, though Gabbana described the investment as a “serious one.” The shoot mirrors the mood of the designers’ sexy spring show, brimming with heritage Dolce & Gabbana staples and romantic accoutrements. “The collection is very Italian, very Sicilian,” said Gabbana. “It’s a return to our roots with a modern angle, so we asked Madonna to interpret it in a different and human way. We believe that people are ready for a new message.” That message has Madonna playing a housewife, albeit a sensual one, carrying out her daily chores. Madonna appears holding a broomstick, washing dishes in a bubble-filled sink, eating spaghetti with her fingers and chopping vegetables, surrounded by lace curtains and tablecloths, dishcloths and old wooden furniture. For the campaign, Madonna chose a number of looks, including crocheted tops and dresses, floral skirts and leopard spots, which she mismatched to her taste. During a brainstorming session before the shoot (Gabbana marveled at how well versed Madonna is on old Italian movies), they all agreed on Luchino Visconti’s film “Bellissima” as an inspiration. Released in 1951, the neorealist film stars Anna Magnani and Walter Chiari. In one shot, Madonna even appears as a latter-day Magnani, gazing off-camera with tear-smoldered cheeks. “She really cried, she really dipped into the part and took it very seriously,” gushed Gabbana. Source: WWD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afrolito Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I can't stop looking at this one. Such an amazing cinematic shot. It will be even more beautiful in print. Can't wait to see the other 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLVC82 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I can't stop looking at this one. Such an amazing cinematic shot. It will be even more beautiful in print. Can't wait to see the other 5. Once again....agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elijah Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I WANT THE NEW ONES!!!!! NOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elijah Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 By the way, Perez didnt report on the ads. He called her granny at one point (a week ago or something). I hope he doesnt get down on her because it was a great pr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pud Whacker Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 By the way, Perez didnt report on the ads. He called her granny at one point (a week ago or something). I hope he doesnt get down on her because it was a great pr. good. let him focus on joanne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip The Switch Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I guess this is my favorite: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadFan Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Funny, I never noticed her bottom teeth were a bit crooked. Good. Adds character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky guy Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I REALLY LOVE them. Absolutely brilliant -everything the LV campaign was NOT. My favourite one is the pasta shot, then the washing up -really shows how tiny and delicate her frame is, then the boob shot last, just because she has botox mouth going on in that one -where the mouth just seems to hang. The other's she's doing things with it. But it's a small criticism; it's still a lovely shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitch Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 By the way, Perez didnt report on the ads. He called her granny at one point (a week ago or something). I hope he doesnt get down on her because it was a great pr. Perez doesn't report on fashion items on his regular site anymore. He has a fashion site now as well, believe it or not. Anyway, it was reported there: http://cocoperez.com...r-dolce-gabbana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spazz Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 cocoperez WTF he thinks he's Coco Chanel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOD Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Once again....agreed. u n afrolito, get a room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoUnusual Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Perez reporting fashion? I want to vomit, on his face. Fat piece of shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADUSTIO Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Perez reporting fashion? I want to vomit, on his face. Fat piece of shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIRTY PIG Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Perez reporting fashion? I want to vomit, on his face. Fat piece of shit. the most disgusting human being living today, utterly vile. fat cunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acko Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I love her hands in these shots..they make the pics convincing. Yes, I love her hands..I'd let her cup my nuts wiv 'em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic_system Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Fot the january issue of ELLE ITALY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Coked Up Baby Boy Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I want to vomit, on his face. Fat piece of shit. the most disgusting human being living today, utterly vile. fat cunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I love the expressions in the spaghetti picture, it's like they caught her doing something bad. They did... eating carbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULIZOS Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck82 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Love them all what a great shoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLVC82 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 u n afrolito, get a room jealous? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Petr Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip The Switch Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Second one is great, the third one looks AWFUL. Like she's dying or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magom Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 WOW OMG she looks amazing. I love these nu ones. thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neutrocks Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 AWESOME!!! These look fabulous! Love to have the second one on my wall as a poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chatty kathy Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I like all of this set as well. But I'm really partial to the first one where she's applying the lip stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubtronic Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 more: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini1313 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 i love this one..... wow. but this last one...she kinda loox like a guy in drag.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessie Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 i love this one..... wow. this is special! the best of them all for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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