After Prada’s “ultra-thin” models debate, Dolce & Gabbana managed to spark another controversy at Milan Fashion Week. This year, the luxury house's Fall 2026 menswear show didn’t just debut a new couture collection; it reopened old wounds about diversity, representation, and accountability in fashion. This time, supermodel Bella Hadid herself joined the growing voices calling the brand out.
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Dolce & Gabbana’s latest controversy
On January 18, Dolce & Gabbana presented 'Portrait of a Man', a Fall 2026 menswear lineup reportedly designed to celebrate different expressions of masculinity. The 100-look collection featured sharp tailoring, sportswear, and accessories and was framed by the brand as a tribute to individuality.
Ozempic Era At Men's Fashion Week? Really Thin, Anorexic Models Walk Runway For Prada As Body Positivity Takes A BackseatIn its promotional material, the house described the show as "a collection dedicated to the singular identity of every man," adding, "There is no single way to be a man. There are infinite possibilities. Each one deserves its portrait."
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But online audiences weren't buying the message. Viewers quickly pointed out that the runway was dominated by white and white-passing models, clashing hard with the brand’s own narrative about diversity and self-expression.
Fashion commentator Lyas summed it up bluntly, dubbing the show "50 shades of white" and accusing the brand of sidelining people of colour yet again.
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Bella Hadid reacts: "It’s embarrassing."
Bella Hadid didn’t hold back. Reacting to the show and its casting, she wrote under Lyas's video, "Shocked people actually support this company still. It’s embarrassing. Models/stylists/casting, the whole damn thing.”
She followed up by pointing to Dolce & Gabbana’s long history of controversies, writing, "Been cancelled. Years of racism, sexism, bigotry, and xenophobia. How are we surprised still?"
Hadid’s comments struck a chord, with many fans and industry insiders echoing her frustration. For critics, the brand’s latest misstep felt especially tone-deaf given its track record, which includes accusations of homophobia, xenophobic ad campaigns, and repeated cultural insensitivity.
While the debate continues to erupt, Dolce & Gabbana has not officially commented on the controversy and Bella's claim.
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