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Why is it called Dolce & Gabbana?
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Why it is called Dolce & Gabbana comes down to the history of the luxury fashion house. Specifically, two fashion designers, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, founded the maison. After meeting in Milan in 1980 while working for Italian designer Giorgio Correggiari, Dolce and Gabbana established their eponymous fashion empire in 1982. Three years later, a breakthrough for the duo materialized in the form of an up-and-coming talent showcase at Milan Fashion Week, where they unveiled an approach to fashion design that broke sharply from that of the era’s reigning Italian houses. Soon, their distinctive garments — sexy, feathery skirts and stretchy jersey evening dresses that favored full figures — demanded the fashion world’s undivided attention. Find a variety of Dolce & Gabbana apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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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 pinstripe pants in very good condition
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Dolce & Gabbana black pinstripe pants, stretch fabric, two front pockets
Excellent condition, zipper and button closure
Measurement:
Waist 37 cm
Hips 42 cm
Horse 27 cm
Thigh 5cm
Leng...
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