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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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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 New Red Polyurethane Heart Dress Puff Sleeves Shoulders 1990s
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red polyurethane mini dress from Dolce & Gabbana. It's new with the tags attached. It has a crew neckline and fabulous large puffed upper sleeves and shoulders. It i...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

DOLCE & GABBANA 90's Vintage Silk Black Floral Bustier Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana 1990's Vintage Pristine 60% silk blend IT44 (maybe could also fit an IT46) Requires a D or larger breast cup Measurements in inches laying flat: length of dress 3...
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

DOLCE & GABBANA 90's Vintage Gray Green Crystal Pencil Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana 1990's Vintage Gray/green hued dress Crystals on the straps and buttons No size tag, fits like an IT44 Medium/Large Lots of stretch Excellent Condition, no flaws Hat ...
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1990s Evening Dresses

Dolce&Gabbana GuipureLaceApplique CutWorkHighSlit WoolKnit CocktailDress, 2000s
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Italy for a mid-2000s Fall collection, this Dolce & Gabbana grey soft virgin-wool knit sleeveless strapped v-neck evening cocktail dress features a see-through cotton-ble...
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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