A concept-store completely dedicated to emerging designers.

Dolce & Gabbana will open Spiga2, a multibrand boutique that is curated by Dolce and Gabbana and features the work of young, emerging designers from around the world. The store is located at Milan’s Via della Spiga 2, which was previously an accessories-only store for the brand. Dolce and Gabbana handpicked the pieces they are planning to sell in the store {{23 designers have been selected including Behnaz Sarafpour, Sophie Theallet, Yigal Azrouël, Fannie Schiavoni, Erkan Coruh, Peter Jensen and Heather Williams.

Unlike other fashion capitals, Milan is generally known as a city of established designers with few opportunities for up-and-coming talent, though there have been efforts to change this. In 2005, Vogue Italia, with the support of Alta Roma, introduced the Who Is on Next competition for emerging designers. Dolce and Gabbana’s efforts are likely to boost the city’s profile for younger designers.

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