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A purple silk gown in a romantic mythical print wows at the Fall/ Winter 2014 show. Leather and suede studded Mary Jane ($1,795). Suiting with contrasting trim is a major theme in the house's latest men's collection. "Dolce & Gabbana can be both timeless anD moDern, anD that's what we think boston women will like. they have an unDerstateD eleGance." —domenico dolce Although Dolce and Gabbana are working through the appeal process in a tax-evasion case in Italy, it seems the two aren't looking to slow down. At the Cannes Film Festival this summer, celebrities such as Rosario Dawson and Monica Bellucci stepped out in awe-inspiring Dolce & Gabbana designs, and this fall the brand will bring its sought-after fashions to downtown Boston with a brand-new boutique on Newbury Street. "Dolce & Gabbana can be both timeless and modern, and that's what we think Boston women will like about it," says Dolce. "They have an understated elegance that I like so much." With walls swathed in velvet and a red marble staircase, the regal bilevel shop feels more like an upscale Italian estate than a clothing store. Inside, the ground f loor hosts the label's women's offerings, including the full ready-to-wear, accessories, and fine jewelry collections, while the lower level is dedicated to the men's line and tailoring. "Each collection comes to life first as a story with a plot, the protagonists, the set, and all of that," says Dolce. Adds Gabbana, "And then we try and translate these ideas into something concrete. Inspiration can come from many different things because beauty lies in the most unlikely of places." For fall, the designers looked to dreamy fairy tales, deliver- ing a spectacular collection of jackets, capes, and structured dresses orna- mented with enchanted garden motifs, including roses, padlocks, and wildlife. "It speaks to the modern woman because every woman dreamed of being a princess when she was a girl. It's a fantasy," says Dolce. Rendered in rich jewel tones, double- breasted jackets with pleated skirts take on a decidedly ladylike charm, while a smoky silver A-line dress with black f loral appliqué and a transparent lace style offers a sense of drama. The accessories range from prim and proper, like the new Monica top-handle tote, to the house's vampy stiletto pump, now with a higher heel and a monochrome body and sole. On the lower level, the men's offerings include knit pullovers, shearling-lined overcoats, and fitted trousers in an autumnal palette of burgundy, emerald, and espresso. The suiting features the label's signature slim fit, but with an emphasis on double-breasted and shawl-collar styles with colorful trim detailing this season. Dramatic yet formal, a midnight-blue pinstripe suit with velvet lapels and black buttons is one of the sleekest designs, showing that Dolce & Gabbana's timeless yet modern aesthetic is tailor- made for Boston. 11 newbury st.; dolcegabbana.com BC continueD from paGe 41... photography courtesy of dolce & gabbana 42 bostoncommon-magazine.com STYLE The Style Setter