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What began as a union of two star-crossed design assistants turned lovers has evolved into one of the most recognizable brands in modern fashion. Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana were young designers working as assistants when they met in 1980. After cultivating a relationship the two started their own business together in 1982. Four years later their first line of women’s wear emerged in Milan and earned instant acclaim, whereupon the two branched out into accessories and men’s wear. Three years later their first boutique was earning revenue in Tokyo, with several more in Asia and Milan before branching into the US and Canadian, European and Australian markets.
There is some confusion about the fashion house, which has two key brands. Dolce&Gabbana (without spaces) is a luxury, high-end brand that caters to the refined. It responds to tried-and-true trends rather than seasonal shifts, and sells accessories as well as clothing. The second line is D&G, which is a seasonal trend setter/follower that is more affordable and thus, more prevalent. They also recently launched a D&G children’s brand label which is influenced by pop culture.
The style is distinct in that it is at once classy and yet redundantly over jeweled. With the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Eva Mendes, and Rose McGowen—a barrage of beautiful and talented women from a broad range of cultures proving that Dolce and Gabbana have found a formula that works—across the board.
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