In the D&G collection previewed Monday, the foulard, appearing in half a dozen patterns, formed the defining element of everything from blazers to shirts, from swim trunks to trousers.
Foulard prints turned up on suede moccasins and hats.
The theme was a great occasion to deconstruct clothes, and restitch them with a colorful silk cloth to create a contrast of fabrics.
Tapered silk trousers had a denim waistline. The back of a denim shirt was a large foulard print — great ventilation on hot days. Another jean shirt had silken sleeves.
The designing duo of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana also served up linen trousers and shorts, distressed denim pants and shorts and another staple for next summer: raffia hats.
