Portfolio: Dolce & Gabbana

Velvet Tuxedo Jacket

Messrs Dolce and Gabbana often work with velvet, inspired by their Italian background. "Velvet is associated with nobility, and I believe the first European velvets were made in Italy," Mr Gabbana explains. This jacket is a winner, combining velvet with the duo's faultless tailoring

White Cotton Shirt

"The white shirt," Mr Dolce explains, "is to my mind the symbol of Sicily - there is a plain dignity about it and it is worn by everyone, the wealthy and the poor." Dolce & Gabbana white shirts are renowned for their superior construction and razor-sharp cut

Brown Leather Jacket

On leather jackets, Mr Gabbana notes, "there are few items in the male wardrobe that so instantly provoke a particular reaction," referring to their rugged, rebellious nature. Dolce & Gabbana's versions capture this spirit, in only the best skins sourced from Italian tanneries

Red Plaid Shirt

Dolce & Gabbana is unusual in being just as strong for casualwear as it is for formal tailoring. This multi-plaid shirt combines Italian style with an Americana attitude, making it a winner for weekend wear

Distressed Denim Jeans

Although strongly associated with 1950s American style, jeans originated from Italy in the 19th century - so who better than Dolce & Gabbana to constantly update them with stylish distressing and innovative finishes