In an age where artificial intelligence is rapidly improving, there is still something fundamentally human: the ability to create beauty, emotion, and craftsmanship. Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana displayed this in Rome, bringing their haute couture to one of the world's most iconic settings, the Via Sacra del Foro Romano, which was turned for one evening into a one-of-a-kind catwalk lighted by the golden light of sunset. In the background of this extraordinary event are the efforts of hundreds of individuals and the commitment to respecting the rules for protecting historical heritage. But there is also a desire to show, through fashion, a deep connection to Italian culture and identity. The show marked the highlight of the Rome stop of the exhibition 'From the Heart to the Hands', celebrating ten years of haute couture, tailoring, and high jewelry collections, on view at Palazzo Esposizioni until August 13. Rome is the final—and possibly most symbolic—stop on a "grand tour" that began in Capri in 2012 and traveled through Venice, Florence, Taormina, and Lake Como. A voyage that has showcased Italian handcrafted brilliance in every aspect, from textiles to cuisine and wine, attracting clients from all over the globe. Faced with such beauty, everyone wonders how they would outdo themselves the following year. And that is exactly where artificial intelligence stops. Because what emerges from the interaction of hands, heart, and unique locations like Rome cannot be duplicated by an algorithm.
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