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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

2023 Dolce & Gabbana Black Lingerie Ruched Sheer Mesh Rivet Mini Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
2023 Dolce & Gabbana black Lingerie style Cocktail dress. Crafted in a stretchy cotton mesh, with contrasting black satin details and adjustable Rivet Lace-up detail down the fro...
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1990s Dolce & Gabbana yellow slip dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Austin, TX
1990s Dolce & Gabbana yellow slip dress 23" bust, 24" waist, 33" hips, 27" length Condition: Excellent Sz M/ US6 / IT42
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1990s Mini Dresses

1991 Dolce & Gabbana micro mini green velvet hook eye dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Austin, TX
F/W 1991 Dolce & Gabbana mini green velvet dress with elastic stretch back Hook and Eye up front Condition: Very good Sz M/ US 6/ IT42 ( mannequin is US sz 6 )
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1990s Mini Dress

Denim jeans with studs and rhinestone embellishment DOLCE & GABBANA
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Denim jeans with studs and rhinestone embellishment. Fabric composition: 67% cotton, 10% brass, 1% plastic, 10% zamack, 3% stretch. Branded button, buttonhole and hidden zip closure ...
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2010s Italian Jeans

Dolce & Gabbana Orange Printed Silk Chiffon Tiered Strapless Maxi Gown - IT 44 /
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Toronto, ON
Orange & Yellow multi-colored strapless gown featuring a floral motif throughout.  Features a tiered skirt, smocked waist and ruffled hem.  Rear zip closure.  100% Silk.  Marked size...
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2010s Italian Maxi Dresses

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