London dresses as Sicily: the new Dolce & Gabbana pop-up store.

Sicily has always been talked about for its strengths and weaknesses. Every year it is the undisputed destination of national and international tourism, in fact today, as in the past, many people come to experience our landscape, historical and culinary peculiarities: you cannot help but enjoy those scents and of those colours, that warmth and that brightness that characterise our land.

It is no coincidence that the great designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have always brought our beloved island with them, in their art and in the world. This year it will be the turn of Covent Garden and we will see a glimpse of London that will be enriched by the Sicilian beauties so if for this Christmas the 10 million people who live in this splendid metropolis will stay at home or if London was your destination, Sicily will keep you company.

The two designers inaugurated their D&G brand in 1985 with the release of their first collection but it will only be with the fourth collection that Dolce begins to refer to his Sicilian roots: black and white photographs and reference to Italian cinema of the 40s. . Here the famous "Sicilian dress" was born, judged as the essence of Dolce & Gabbana.

From that moment on, the two designers have always brought Sicily to life through their art and this year until January 15, 2023 they will bring the Sicilian atmosphere and folklore to the Christmas market in Covent Garden, London. The typical decorations of the Sicilian cart will be the basis for showing off the products resulting from the brand's collaborations including Fiasconaro, Pastificio Di Martino, Donnafugata and Baci Perugina.

This corner of Sicily in the eastern part of the Covent Garden market will make you dream with many gift ideas and products that you will understand you cannot do without: from scarves to leather accessories to household items to food products, all packaged. and surrounded by the Sicilian atmosphere.

And if what you see makes you want to go to Sicily, we are waiting for you with open arms in one of our spectacular luxury villas, perhaps in Polizzi Generosa, the birthplace of Domenico Dolce, or in our fantastic capital Palermo to breathe that Made in Sicily Christmas atmosphere.

L’Alba: Breathtaking villa with direct access to the sea in one of the major tourist attractions in Palermo: Mondello! Let yourself be lulled in the hammock by the sea breeze and the colours and scents of the sea that will stretch out before your eyes. A magical and unprecedented atmosphere, in the peace of Sicily's nature but within walking distance of the most coveted Palermo tourist scene ever.

Villa D'Amare: Wonderful villa with private swimming pool, immersed in a 3000 square metre garden and located in one of the most sought-after places of tourism in Sicily: Mondello. Ideal starting point for exploring the heart of north-western Sicily from Scopello to San Vito Lo Capo, from Caccamo to Monreale, from Marsala to Cefalù, this exquisite residence is ready to give you an adventure holiday in Sicily at just 700 metres from the beach, but also relaxation in its fantastic private swimming pool surrounded by the greenery of Sicilian nature.

Limonaia: With a park within the property of 3000 square meters, in a fairly quiet area of ​​the fantastic Mondello, this splendid villa with a modern and Mediterranean taste is born. Its exquisite private swimming pool of 50 square meters is ready to give you moments of peace and freshness even in the hottest hours that enrich the Sicilian days. Its large and shady patio, adorned with armchairs and sofas, will give you great moments of carefree sharing whether you are with family or friends.

Lilla: Just 350 m from the famous beach of Mondello, this elegant residence is born with a well-kept garden of 1500 square meters and a Mediterranean taste in which there is a magnificent private swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, ficus and banana trees. Despite the proximity to one of the most popular beaches for international tourism, the property will give you moments of peace and privacy while immersed in the colors and scents of our beautiful Sicily.

Terre di Lula: Located in the heart of the Madonie National Park in a fantastic and mediaeval village called Polizzi Generosa, one of the few where you can still experience the real rural Sicily, the splendid Terre di Lula is born and there are very few words to describe the unprecedented beauty that this property has to offer because it is not just any property, it is an emotion. Those who choose this breathtaking villa do it to experience the colours and scents of Sicily, to stay in contact with Nature and become one with it in absolute peace and relaxation. Terre di Lula and the surrounding Madonie Park, a destination for international tourism, are ready to give you a holiday dedicated to harmony and peace, whether you are with family or friends. They are ready to offer you refreshing swims at 1000m altitude in the splendid private infinity pool overlooking the valley, almost like a lake that flows between the beautiful mountains full of trees and friendly animals. There is no better place to appreciate Sicily and create vacation memories that you will cherish forever.