Shapely lingerie models, animal and floral prints and the Mediterranean heritage of Sicily have come to define the romantic and sensual style of Dolce & Gabbana, a leading international brand that from its earliest days of corsetry, copious lace and provocative silhouettes has challenged fashion with an audacious vision for femininity.
After meeting in Milan in 1980 while they were both working for Italian designer Giorgio Correggiari, Domenico Dolce (b. 1958) and Stefano Gabbana (b. 1962) would go on to establish 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. By then romantic partners as well as a business, Dolce & Gabbana were outsiders. Soon, their distinctive garments — sexy, feathery skirts and stretchy jersey evening dresses that favored full figures — demanded the fashion world’s undivided attention.
Though Dolce & Gabbana forged a path in womenswear that would take shape with a 1986 collection called “Real Women,” the brand’s offerings broadened quickly to encompass knitwear, swimwear, lingerie, ready-to-wear, menswear and perfume. In the early 1990s, Madonna helped catapult the luxury house to international stardom: The renowned singer and actress famously tapped the brand to create the looks for her 1993 tour “The Girlie Show.” It saw Madonna working closely with the designers and even starring in their ad campaigns. Dolce & Gabbana has continued to develop a high-profile clientele that includes pop sensations such as Beyoncé and Lady Gaga. The latter donned Dolce & Gabbana’s armor corset dress in the music video for her hit single “Paparazzi.”
Rather than following the rapidly changing trends of fashion, Dolce & Gabbana have instead held to their close-fitting tailoring and decadent designs. The house continues to work with recurring themes such as the culture of Italy and Catholicism, which is manifest, specifically, in their widespread use of black lace, a fabric that references the dresses worn by Sicilian widows. The duo is also inspired by Italian cinema and its icons such as Gina Lollobrigida and Sophia Loren; in 2015 they introduced the Sophia No. 1 lipstick in her honor.
Although Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana separated as a couple in 2005, they continued their business as a creative partnership. In 2012, they closed their less expensive D&G ready-to-wear line to focus on exclusive extravagance, such as their Alta Moda custom pieces. Today, Dolce & Gabbana maintains a popularity with a wealthy clientele, and the house’s 2020s collections have featured technological experiments that update traditional styles, such as a bouclé jacket with a pixel-like pattern, as well as throwbacks to the 1990s fashion that made the brand a household name.
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Rare Spring 2003 Dolce & Gabbana Teal Blue Sequined One Piece Fringe Bodysuit
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and rare new with tags early 2000s (Spring 2003) DOLCE & GABBANA teal blue rhinestone sequin one piece bodysuit! This was look # 6 on the Runway. Plunging neckline with spark...
Dolce and Gabbana Brown Silk Shirt
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
A stunning silk shirt by Dolce and Gabbana. The shirt is in a super soft fabric with interesting details. It has a double button on the collar, and single button cuff with interest...
Dolce & Gabbana Silk Floral Blouse, SS 2002
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Marlborough, GB
Dolce & Gabbana silk floral blouse, Spring Summer 2002 An iconic print from this season which which was worn by Monica Bellucci at Cannes Festival 2002...
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Khaki / Brown Cotton and Suede Feathers Beaded Boho Blouse
By Dolce & Gabbana, D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing late 90s vintage DOLCE & GABBANA khaki / brown cotton and suede beaded fringe boho shirt ! Features a flattering drawstring waist that can adjust to fit an array of sizes. Li...
Vintage Dolce & Gabbana 1990s Turquoise Blue + Brown Logo 90s Knit Crop Top Polo
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA, Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish late 1990s DOLCE AND GABBANA turquoise blue and brown logo knit crop top ! Features a soft cotton knit with a chambray denim pocket patch at left breast with D&G embroidered ...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace Ruffle Top, 1990s
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
A delicate and feminine lace top from Dolce & Gabbana’s 1990s beachwear line, crafted in black sheer lace with layered ruffle detailing along the neckline. The off-shoulder silh...
Dolce & Gabbana Silk Print Shirt
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk shirt in a colorful pattern of abstract vertical stripes in gold, orange, blue and off white. It has a shirt collar, long button cuff sleeves and front buttons all mother of pearl...
Dolce & Gabbana D&G Pink And White Lace Bustier Top
By Dolce & Gabbana, D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Dolce & Gabbana D&G pink and white lace bustier top, a sensual and feminine design that showcases the house’s iconic balance of rom...
SS 1993 DOLCE & GABBANA Runway embroidered corset Cropped Blouse
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring / Summer 1993 DOLCE & GABBANA runway. A beautifully embroidered, Ornateley corseted Blouse with bellowing sheer ballooned sleeves. Runway Look 65. MADE IN ITALY. 94% ...
S/S 1992 Dolce & Gabbana White Silk Flowy Layered Long Sleeve Blouse
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Spring/Summer 1992 collection, this fabulous Dolce & Gabbana blouse is constructed using an abundance of white silk. This long-sleeve top features a wrap closure and str...
Dolce & Gabbana Women's Black Sheepskin Lace-Up Corset Top, 2000s
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sharply constructed corset top from Dolce & Gabbana, embodying the brand’s enduring exploration of sensuality, structure, and Sicilian-inflected glamour. Crafted from supple black ...
Dolce & Gabbana Italy Scenes Silk Shirt Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous fine silk stretch short sleeve shirt in bright colors depicting Italian scenes and words from Dolce & Gabbana. It has a shirt collar, a back yoke and a Dolce & Gabbana inscribed mother of pearl button front closure. It is covered in fabulous artifacts and scenes of Italy including the Colosseum, Statue of David, Italian sports car, Vespa, map of Florence...
S/S 2000 Dolce & Gabbana Pink Paisley Sheer Button Rhinestone Cuff Shirt
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Dolce & Gabbana button-down shirt from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection is cut in a relaxed silhouette in sheer silk with an allover paisley print in pink, mauve, and mint. It has a pointed collar, French cuffs, and square rhinestone cufflinks...
S/S 2000 Dolce & Gabbana Purple Sheer Paisley Runway Button Rhinestone Cuff Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Dolce & Gabbana button-down shirt from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection is cut in a relaxed silhouette in sheer silk with an allover paisley print in purple and pink. It has a high collar, French cuffs, and square rhinestone cufflinks...
S/S 1999 Dolce & Gabbana Tiger Print Stretch Silk Sheer Button Up Dress Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Dolce & Gabbana dress top from the Spring/Summer 1999 collection is crafted in sheer stretch silk with an allover tiger print. The design features a collared neckline, long ...
F/W 1991 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Red Moire Satin Bustier Backless Crop Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall/Winter 1991 collection, this red moiré satin bustier crop top features sculpted cups, tonal topstitching, and a dramatic open back framed by black elastic...
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
S/S 2000 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Red Floral Print Silk Rhinestone Button Up Blouse
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a sheer floral Dolce and Gabbana button-down shirt. From the Spring/Summer 2000 collection, this semi-sheer shirt is covered in red hydrangeas ...
Dolce & Gabbana 2000s Women's Dark Grey Pinstripe Corset with Straps
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking corset by Dolce & Gabbana, constructed in dark grey and black pinstriped suiting fabric and engineered with a sharply contoured, corsetry-driven silhouette. The desig...
F/W 2001 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Black Red Floral Boned Bustier Long Sleeve
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Dolce & Gabbana top from the Fall/Winter 2001 collection is crafted in black lace with a red floral print and features an internal corset structure with boning throughout. The l...
Dolce & Gabbana brown leather embellished blouse, ss 2001
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana brown leather western style blouse with green embellishment. Spring-Summer 2001
Dolce & Gabbana Blue Ruffle Front Blouse - EU 46
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Amman, JO
Dolce & Gabbana Blue Ruffle Front Blouse – Long Sleeve Lightweight Shirt This striking Dolce & Gabbana blue ruffle blouse brings feminine drama and Italian sophistication to any war...
Chic and colourful Silk Blouse by Dolce and Gabbana
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
A chic silk blouse by Dolce and Gabbana in a stunning shade of yellow. The blouse has a button front opening, pleat at the back and single button cuffs. 96% silk, 4% spandex. Made...
1990s Dolce & Gabbana vintage lace shirt
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
1990s Dolce & Gabbana vintage lace shirt Shoulders: 46 cm / 18.11 in Sleeve length: 65 cm / 25.59 in Underarm width: 48 cm / 18.90 in Length: 51 cm / 20.08 in Mannequin: 84.5 cm x ...
S/S 1998 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Black Enamel Heart Safety-Pin Cami-Overlay Blouse
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black semi-sheer Dolce and Gabbana long sleeve top. From the Spring/Summer 1998 "Stromboli" collection, this fabulous top features intentional...
Dolce & Gabbana Brown Check Wool Corset With Laces
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is pleased to present a Dolce & Gabbana brown wool corset, a sharply structured piece that channels classic tailoring through a distinctly sensual lens. Crafted fro...
Dolce&Gabbana blue velvet pearls and lace top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Milano, IT
Dolce&Gabbana top Blue velvet Pearls and lace decor Zipper closure Adjustable straps (currently stitched at fixed length) Marked size 44 IT Measuremen...
Dolce & Gabbana c1992 silk organza blouse top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Dolce & Gabbana c1992 silk blouse top Vintage Dolce & Gabbana from circa 1992. This garment, created by renowned designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, embodies the duo's si...
Dolce & Gabbana Taupe Sleeveless Lace Top - Size 42 Circa 2000
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Taupe Sleeveless Lace Top - 42 This beautiful cotton top is in excellent condition. The top is completely sheer and has a floral and leaf design throughout. The fabr...
Dolce & Gabbana viscose jersey turquoise floral pant suit, circa 1999
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana viscose jersey turquoise floral pant suit with embellished cuffs c. 1996-1999
$1,436Sale Price|20% Off
S/S 1993 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Floral Appliqué Tunic Black Sheer Silk Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a sheer Dolce and Gabbana tunic with floral appliqués. This top debuted from the Spring/Summer 1993 collection as look number 22 on the runway. ...
Dolce & Gabbana, Floral blouse
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Dolce & Gabbana, Floral blouse in pastel colours. The item is in very good condition. • CONDITION: very good condition • SIZE: IT44 - M • MEASUREMENTS: length 58 cm, width 46 cm...
$329Sale Price|20% Off
Dolce & Gabbana Black Button-Down Tank Top - Size 38/XS
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Krakow, PL
This Dolce & Gabbana black tank top is a chic and versatile addition to any wardrobe! It features a sleek, slim fit and a button-down front. The decorative insert elevates the minim...
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2000 Silk Beaded Shirt (IT 40)
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Dolce & Gabbana (S/S 2000 collection). A rare archival piece from Italy. 📍 Condition: Very good (good). Gently worn. No stains or creases on the silk. BUT: There are some minor nigg...
2000s Dolce & Gabbana Rhinestone Logo Black Long Sleeve Top Y2K
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a long-sleeve Dolce and Gabbana shirt made in the early 2000s. This standard long-sleeved shirt is instantly elevated with ‘Dolce & ...
Dolce & Gabbana, Black top with floral print
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Dolce & Gabbana, Black top with floral print. The item is in very good condition. • CONDITION: very good condition • SIZE: IT40 - XS • MEASUREMENTS: length 60 cm, width 45 cm, w...
Dolce & Gabbana Top White Stretch Shirt Ecru Lace Details Nwt 46 Fits 10 NWT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Miami, FL
Dolce & Gabbana classic white button down shirt. Classic Dolce cut white shirt with stretch and fabulous shaping. Collar and cuffs are detail...