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How did Dolce & Gabbana get started?

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How did Dolce & Gabbana get started?
Dolce and Gabbana got started through the partnership of Italian fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. They met in Milan in 1980 and created a design firm in 1982. Together, they launched the fashion house in 1985. You'll find a collection of Dolce and Gabbana on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Dolce & Gabbana was founded by Italian designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in 1985. Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana first met in Milan and designed for Giorgio Correggiari before establishing their consulting studio in 1983. In 1985 they presented their first women’s wear collection. Browse authentic Dolce & Gabbana garments from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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NWT 1990s Dolce & Gabbana Black Bodycon Stretch Sleeveless Beach Cocktail Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the late 1990s, this chic black stretch Dolce & Gabbana dress features thin straps, a square neckline, and small slits on either side. This never-worn Dolce & Gabbana beach dres...
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

S/S 1992 Dolce & Gabbana Lime Faux Pearl Beaded Green Tulle Bralette
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a lime green tulle bralette from Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring/Summer 1992 collection. Debuting on the season's runway as part of look 24, modeled by Linda Evangelista, this airy piece is constructed from layered ruffled tulle embellished with scattered faux pearl beads. Also featured in the "Baby Doll" editorial for the February 1992 issue of Vogue Italia, captured by Walter Chin...
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1990s Italian Crop Tops

DOLCE & GABBANA 2002 Vintage Runway Ribbon Belt
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana SS02 Vintage Runway Multicolor cloth woven belt Amazing to wear with dresses Size IT42 33" in length before the knotted part Excellent condition, no flaws Final Sale
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Early 2000s Belts

Dolce & Gabbana Silk Print Shirt
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk shirt in a colorful pattern of abstract vertical stripes in gold, orange, blue and off white. It has a shirt collar, long button cuff sleeves and front buttons all mother of pearl...
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Early 2000s Italian Blouses and Tops

Dolce & Gabbana Blush Silk Dress with Lacing
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blush colored silk knit dress from Dolce & Gabbana (hard to capture the color). The dress is fitted with horizontal ruching, functional adjustable front lacing and a back...
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Beige Corduroy single-breasted jacket DOLCE & GABBANA
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige Corduroy single-breasted jacket. Main fabric composition: 98% cotton, 2% lycra . Branded rayon lining. Shoulder pad. Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. Pocket...
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Early 2000s Italian Single-Breasted Jackets

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