Dolce And Gabbana

Posted on April 30, 2013 By Eva Robinson Brands, Fashion, Perfumes

About

Dolce & Gabbana was founded by Domenico Dolce, born on September 13, 1958 in Polizzi Generosa near Palermo, Italy, and Stefano Gabbana, born on November 14, 1962 in Venice, Italy (according to some sources, he was born in Milan, Italy). They met in Milan in 1980 while working for the same fashion house. In 1982, Domenico and Stefano created a common consultant design studio and soon became the most famous fashion house “Dolce & Gabbana”. The first women’s collection was presented in Milan in 1985 and following collection’s huge success, they opened their first shop in 1986. In 1989 they started designing underwear and swimwear. Dolce & Gabbana begun exporting their clothes in Japan in 1988 and in other countries such as USA. In 1990, they opened their showroom in USA and also started producing their men collections. The line “D & G” was launched in 1994 which was designed for young people at much more affordable prices. The collections of “Dolce & Gabbana are inspired by the love for Sicily, and presented several types of women – strictly educated girls, Latino woman with high heels and woman in pinstripe suit (association to the mafia). Their collections are always original, attractive and surprising. For 20 years, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, created their own fashion line, achieved worldwide triumph and earned billions of dollars.

Products

The duo Dolce & Gabbana is maybe the most successful duet in the world fashion design. Their designs are well sold, not only because their market is oriented and has a commercial character, but because it is more affordable for young people compared to other fashion brands. Their collections are liked and desired because they are fresh, relevant and genuine. At their base lie fetishes of pop and rock music, ethno style and postmodern eclecticism. In their incredible collection fashion accessories, perfumes, shoes and many other men and women fashion accessories are include.

Dolce & Gabbana fragrances and cosmetics– Dolce & Gabbana enriched the Italian fashion tradition with the brave entry into the fashion system of the new generation. Not only through the clothing and accessories, but also with their memorable and incredible perfumes which also give their fresh impulse to the world of fashion. The first Dolce and Gabbana perfume for women was launched in 1992 and the first men’s fragrance was launched in 1994. Their most successful brand perfume line was “Ligh Blue”. In 1993, they received an award for the “Most feminine” fragrance of the year, and in 1996 obtained the “Oscar” for the best male Dolce and Gabbana perfume. Besides their perfume collection, Dolce&Gabbana have their own make up collection (face, lips, eyes, nails).

Accessories – Their accessories are among the most wanted fashion items by women. They are liked because of their freshness, modern and trendy style. In 1995 they create their own sunglasses collection. From rings, bracelets, watches, belts and ties to necklaces, earrings, sunglasses and handbags, Dolce&Gabbana accessories are among the most desired accessories by celebrities as well. They love to wear every design of every Dolce&Gabbana collections, not only accessories but all their clothing, perfume and footwear collections.

Handbags and Footwear – Dolce&Gabbana’s handbags and footwear are amazingly beautiful, elegant, sexy, lovely and must-have item for every modern, sexy and beautiful woman.

Clothing – The inspiration for Dolce & Gabbana’s designs is defined from the newest vibrations in the postmodern Italian culture. Their aesthetics is bound by the negligee fashion street and the youth subculture. The more daring, the better! The more sexy, the better! Beautiful embroideries, artistic ornament mix of colors and flowers in their collections show the ethno-chic influence. Their designs also reflect the atmosphere of Italian villages, the warm spirit of the Mediterranean and its picturesque nature. Great success for designers came with the clothing line for the Italian national football team for World Cup 2006.

Video Commercials & Adds

Scarlett Johanssons for the seductive Dolce&Gabbana Ad 2013, for their Matte foundation

Watch the interesting new Dolce & Gabbana Ad campaign for Fall/Winter 2013 with Monica Bellucci

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gVHQ60SZ3o

Retailers & Online stores

Dolce and Gabbana online store

http://store.dolcegabbana.com/au/dolce-gabbana/men

Feeling Sexy

http://www.feelingsexy.com.au/

Interesting facts & Events

* Domenico and Stefano are business and romantic partners as well. They broke up in February 2005, but got back together in 2008.

* In 2011 Dolce & Gabbana created world’s most expensive sunglasses which are valued at $389,000. The frames are from pure gold and embellished with a diamond encrusted logo.