Dolce & Gabbana curated looks from both archival and recent collections for the project.
Madonna has returned to the dance floor in Dolce & Gabbana.
On Monday, the singer released “Confessions II — The Film,” a visual project built around the first six tracks of her upcoming album “Confessions II.” In the short film directed by David Toro and Solomon Chase, Madonna wears curated looks by the Italian fashion house, with whom she has a long relationship.
The brand chose designs from both archival and recent collections for the project, and was also responsible for dressing the extended cast of the film. Some of the looks worn by Madonna include a rhinestone-embellished top from the brand’s fall 1991 archive collection and a body-skimming dress inspired by a silhouette from the spring 1998 collection, which evokes the imagery of her “Ray of Light” era.
“We have a long-standing friendship with Madonna. We have followed and supported her through many moments — from tours and campaigns to some of the most iconic collaborations. Our relationship goes beyond what people see: It is a genuine bond built on shared experiences and authentic moments of life,” Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana told WWD via statement.
Madonna began her partnership with Dolce & Gabbana in the early 1990s, which grew into a recurring creative alliance over the decades. Dolce & Gabbana used Madonna as the face of its spring 2010 campaign shot by Steven Klein, and the label has also dressed her for tours and public appearances.
“Confessions II — The Film” had its red carpet premiere on Friday at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City, leading up to the release of the sequel album to Madonna’s “Confessions on a Dance Floor” from 2005. The visual presentation features appearances from her daughter Lourdes Leon, Gwendoline Christie, Kate Moss, Benedict Cumberbatch, Sabrina Carpenter and Julia Garner, among others. It also includes four unreleased songs — “Good for the Soul,” “One Step Away,” “Danceteria” and “Read My Lips” — besides the already available singles “I Feel So Free” and “Bring Your Love.
On June 4, the singer promoted her new project by performing a surprise concert for 50,000 fans in Times Square.
“Confessions II — The Film” is now available to watch on Madonna’s YouTube channel. The album “Confessions II” will be available on July 3. The singer is also set to join BTS and Shakira on the first halftime show for the World Cup in New Jersey on July 19.
