Each year Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana for the presentation of their collections Alta Moda, Alta Sartoria, and Alta Gioielleria choose a different location in Italy. This year they headed to Puglia, the land of stories, ancient crafts, dances, and songs, whose extraordinary landscape is divided between the sea, olive trees, and original architecture. This is how it was born Puglia – Travel Notes, on Sky Arte exclusively on November 19 at 9:15 pm, streaming NOW and available on demand.
“We are grateful to Sky Arte and Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana because they allow us to raise again the name of Puglia in the world through this new TV production,” he declared. Michele Emiliano, President of the Puglia Region -. For the Puglia region, promoting, encouraging, and supporting similar cultural events means incubating good seeds in the territory, developing one of the highest models of the smart economy, and allowing our territory to become increasingly visible on the international stage.
We do not give up our belief in the power of beauty expressed in our artistic, architectural, and landscape heritage. Creations from Dolce&Gabbana will convey and enhance our country by combining the uniqueness of their creations with the authenticity of our region”.
“This story allows us to thank Sky and once again Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana for choosing Puglia as an international stage for their fashion shows,” said Gianfranco Lopane, Councilor for Development and Tourism of the Puglia Region. The audience is invited to immerse themselves in the charm of our region through a journey that celebrates the fusion of fashion and the heritage of the Apulian identity”.
“Through Sky Arte, you will be able to relive the emotions of the Dolce&Gabbana fashion shows Alberobello and Ostuni in summer 2023 – concluded Luca Scandale, CEO of Pugliapromozione -. We decided to participate in ‘Puglia – Travel Notes’ because, for the tourism of our region, it will be an opportunity to improve many aspects that go beyond the beauty and charm of the places. These events take place when the entire hospitality chain is ready.”
Over time, Puglia has attracted film sets, artists, and travelers. Among these Janet Ross, a nineteenth-century Englishwoman, cultured and adventurous, made a trip to Puglia in 1884 and then wrote a book about it. Just some passages of this volume, interpreted by the Apulian actress Licia Lanera, accompany the twists and turns of the film. But above all, it will be the voices of those who know Puglia well today, which will create the story of the landscape, stories, and traditions, enriched by fairy-tale performances in exceptional places.
Among the voices, the voice of the great actress stands out Helen Mirren who talks about his affection for Puglia, where he has lived for more than ten years, and his determination to protect endangered olive trees together with the association Save The Olives and his love for Dolce&Gabbana.
The documentary enters the laboratories where the fashion house’s clothes and jewelry are designed and packaged using complex craft techniques, as the Alta Moda, Alta Sartoria, and Alta Gioielleria collections by Dolce&Gabbana is a journey, compelling and fascinating. A journey that starts from afar and that rediscovers and perfects local craftsmanship, a cultural heritage that finds its exaltation in the poetic processions of Alberobello and Ostuni.