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Why is it called Dolce & Gabbana?

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Why is it called Dolce & Gabbana?
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 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 1997 Vintage Runway Leaf Print Silk Skirt Set
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana Runway Print SS97 Vintage 2 Pieces 100% silk Rich chocolate brown and green Vibrant ! IT38 top IT40 skirt At the end of zipper can be fixed by folding the silk under ...
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1990s Skirt Suits

Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990s Halter Open Back Mid-Length Wrap Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990s Halter-Style Below The Knee Dress Step into timeless elegance with this stunning vintage 1990s Dolce & Gabbana halter-style wrap dress. Expertly crafted...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

F/W 2000 DOLCE & GABBANA sheer hot pink gown
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Austin, TX
F/W 2000 DOLCE & GABBANA sheer hot pink gown  Chest: 30-38", Waist: 20-32", Hips: 30-46", Length: 67-85" with adjustable tie straps sz 6
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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