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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
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
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
DOLCE & GABBANA multi silk 2025 CARRETTO CHIFFON MAXI Dress S
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Dolce & Gabbana dress is crafted in multicolor Carretto-printed chiffon silk (91%) and elastane (9%)—please note the content tag is missing. Designed in a romanti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns
DOLCE & GABBANA 1993 Vintage Lace Wedding Dress Ivory Belt Flower Applique
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana
Wedding Dress
Vintage
1993
Ivory white lace on top of silk vanilla underlay
Belted with floral applique in the back
Comes with huge oversized silk shawl
Unlined sheer sleeves and keyhole back
Dress is clipped to the mannequin, so in some pictures you can see the white clip...
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1990s Wedding Dresses
DOLCE & GABBANA black satin 2024 LOLLO CRYSTAL EMBELLISHE Pumps Shoes 38
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Dolce & Gabbana Lollo pumps are crafted in luxurious black satin and adorned with sparkling crystal embellishments for a touch of opulence. Featuring a sleek poi...
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