Dolce and Gabbana

This brand name sells at top dollar. So, what is it and where did it come from? It seems that this label appeared out of nowhere. Everywhere you look, someone is wearing a Dolce item, whether it’s a t-shirt, handbag, jacket, eyeglass wear, perfume or shoes. Who’s behind this high fashion company and how did it rise to fame? The history of Dolce and Gabbana began when two young Italian designers, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, met while working together as assistants in a private artist’s studio in Milan, Italy. The two began their careers in fashion at a very young age; Dolce studied fashion design in Sicily and gained some experience while working in his parent's business. Gabbana studied graphic design where he gained some fashion experience.

The two began a fashion consulting business in 1982, and before long in 1985, they showed their first collection designed for women at a Milan fashion show. It was here that they gained renowned recognition. They describe their style as “sweet and sharp” and “new millennium cool.” In 2007, the company has grossed $1.4 million in sales and currently operates eight stores worldwide in such countries as Italy, Japan, London and the United States.

Besides those everyday people who can afford to spend thousands on Dolce and Gabbana designer wears, their styles can be seen on such celebrity artists such as Nicole Kidman, Whitney Houston, Madonna and Demi Moore. Just take a look at their website; their 2009 fall collection will have some of the hottest women and men fashions around. It is no wonder that everyone wants to be adorned with Dolce and Gabbana.