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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 Vintage Y2K Eel Leather Bag Anni2000
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Iconic vintage Dolce & Gabbana bag from the early 2000s, made of precious deep burgundy eel leather with spectacular natural hues and characteristic striped texture typical of this r...
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Early 2000s Top Handle Bags

Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Y2K Yellow Bag in Crocodile Effect Leather, 2000s
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Rare Dolce & Gabbana shoulder bag from the early 2000s, made of a sophisticated combination of pastel yellow crocodile-print leather and tone-on-tone monogram jacquard fabric with ic...
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Early 2000s Structured Shoulder Bags

DOLCE & GABBANA cream cotton FLROAL JACQUARD Dress 42 M
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Dolce & Gabbana dress in cream floral jacquard in cotton (64%) and polyamide (36%). This luxury Dolce & Gabbana dress is crafted from the same richly textured jacquard...
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2010s Evening Gowns

DOLCE & GABBANA 90's Vintage Ivory Corset Top Bridal Wedding 1990's
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990's Warm ivory Black straps (I would cut these) No boning, but corset silhouette Size IT42 Has some spots around the neck and throughout. A dry clean shoul...
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1990s Camisoles

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