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How did Dolce & Gabbana get started?
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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.
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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 Orange Printed Silk Chiffon Tiered Strapless Maxi Gown - IT 44 /
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Toronto, ON
Orange & Yellow multi-colored strapless gown featuring a floral motif throughout.
Features a tiered skirt, smocked waist and ruffled hem.
Rear zip closure.
100% Silk.
Marked size...
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2010s Italian Maxi Dresses
Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2003 Black Satin Lace Up Corset Bustier Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monica Bellucci loved this S/S 2003 Dolce & Gabbana corset so much that she wore it on Maxim's June 2003 cover and then again in it's gown iteration at the Cannes Film Festival! ...
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Early 2000s Italian Corsets
Dolce Gabbana Spring 1994 Wrap floral printed crop top and passementerie
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in CANNES, FR
Dolce & Gabbana
Spring/Summer 1994 Collection
Wrap-style crop top in amethyst crepe featuring a multicolored print and trimmed with passementerie. Italian size 42.
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1990s Crop Tops
DOLCE & GABBANA black silk BEADED FLORAL Evening Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Dolce & Gabbana Crystal Kisslock Silk Frame Bag is an exquisite evening accessory that embodies the brand’s signature opulence. Crafted from luxurious black silk,...
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1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
DOLCE & GABBANA black raffia 2016 SICILY MEDIUM CROCHET Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Dolce & Gabbana Sicily Medium bag in black crochet woven raffia. Crafted in the house’s iconic structured silhouette, this artisanal piece is elevated with gold-tone h...
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