When two brands with an important history meet, style and its heritage reconfigure, showing the strength of a shared creative vision projected into the present. United by common values, Dolce&Gabbana and Ray-Ban today give birth to a collection that encapsulates the essence of both brands: roots rooted in Italian heritage, distinctive aesthetic design codes, authentic self-expression and a deep connection to contemporary culture. The collaboration pays tribute to a timeless icon that has marked entire generations: the Aviator eyewear. Ray-Ban’s most legendary silhouette, nearing its 90th anniversary, is here reinterpreted by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, who through their unmistakable creative gaze transform it into a new entity with a fresh and current flavor.
The model finds new identity in two creations: The Shooter and the Outdoorsman II. The former, with its bold shape, draws on deeply vintage archival details, such as the mother-of-pearl front bar and central circular detail historically used as a cigarette case. The teardrop-shaped lenses come in shades of orange, pink, green, blue and yellow, enhanced by transparent finishes and embellished with Ray-Ban and Dolce&Gabbana logos delicately applied on the lens. The thin metal frame echoes the classic aviator silhouette, leaving a slight gap between the lens and frame that gives the model a sophisticated rimless effect.
The second model, Outdoorsman II, reinterprets the essence of design through a classicism made up of sober and timeless lines, enriched, however, by contemporary details. The pronounced front bar draws a bold, graphic profile, elegantly contrasting with the lightness of the thin metal frame, enhanced by the use of negative side space. The drop-shaped lenses, mirrored or transparent, come in shades of blue, powder pink, beige, brown and green, and are embellished with the logos of the two brands.
Each model is accompanied by an exclusive case made of leather with a strap, with the addition of a gold-colored metal snap hook. Reinterpreted by Dolce&Gabbana’s creativity and vision, the case is designed to be worn as an accessory, and is therefore easily attached to bags or belts, transforming even the most discreet garments into interesting items. Immortalized by the lens of the talented Gray Sorrenti, the collection comes to life through a campaign that embodies the union of Dolce&Gabbana’s bold and uncompromising spirit with Ray-Ban’s dreamy and timeless imagery. The collection will be available globally starting April 16, 2026, through Ray-Ban and Dolce&Gabbana channels and at select retailers.
[📷 Courtesy of Dolce&Gabbana; ©️ Gray Sorrenti]
