Dolce & Gabbana, the designer duo!
Together, the designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have created a fashion empire that is indispensable in today’s market. The luxurious fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has been celebrating successes at dizzying heights for decades and is popular with all age groups. Whether the “Woolmark Award” or the “Perfume Academy Award”, the designers have jointly designed their way to the top of the fashion world.
The story behind the designer duo
Dolce & Gabbana was founded in 1985 by the designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. The two colleagues met for the first time at the Italian fashion house Gabbana in Milan when Domenico Dolce applied for a job there. Stefano Gabbana immediately recognised his talent and the collaboration between the two began. They presented their first fashion collection in 1985 and opened the doors of their first store a year later.
Jerseys, Underwear & Swimwear by Dolce & Gabbana
Over the years, the designer duo began to design their own jersey line, underwear and swim costumes in addition to their classic fashion line in the high-priced range. The luxury fashion house finally expanded into the USA, Japan and various other countries, where Dolce & Gabbana founded their own showroom in 1990.
The men’s collection and other awards
The men’s collection was not long in coming and in 1992 inspired customers from all over the world. As one of the most innovative men’s collections of the year, the D&G collection won the Woolmark Award. The company also celebrated further successes with perfumes for both women and men. In 2005, The New Yorker wrote about Dolce & Gabbana: “Dolce and Gabbana will be in the 2000s what Prada was in the 1990s and Armani in the 1980s – gli stilisti, whose sensibility will shape a decade. In the years that followed, the designer duo received several other personal awards. Dolce and Gabbana is still one of the most successful fashion brands in the world today.
Dolce & Gabbana also conquers the cosmetics industry
Dolce & Gabbana also offers a wide range of products in the cosmetics industry and is popular with young, but also mature ladies. The luxury brand offers everything a beauty heart desires, from pressed powder and macara to lipsticks and lip gloss. However, the brand celebrated the most successes with its excellent perfumes.
Dolce & Gabbana inspires with fragrance combinations
The designers further expanded their market position in the 90s. In 1992, the luxury fashion brand launched its first perfume on the market, the women’s fragrance “Dolce & Gabbana Parfum”, winning an award from the Perfume Academy. The brand’s first men’s fragrance was named “Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme” and also won an award from the same Academy shortly afterwards.
“Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme”
The first men’s fragrance of the luxury brand has not only appealed to Dolce & Gabbana fans immediately. With Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme is a spicy fresh fragrance. The charismatic bergamot, juicy mandarin and fresh lemon put the head of the fragrance together. At the heart are lavender, sage, tarragon and cardamom. The fragrance suits the stylish and self-confident man at any time of year and situation. The bottle is designed to fit perfectly into the palm of the male hand.
Dolce & Gabbana presents ”The One” distinctive fragrance
A classic from Dolce & Gabbana is the “The One” fragrance. Even the name of the sensual fragrance sounds appealing to every woman, because every woman wants to be “The One”. The fragrance is flowery, elegant and yet glamorous, perfect for every occasion and every situation. The face of the fragrance is also cleverly chosen. The beautiful actress Scarlett Johansson is the ambassador of “The One”.
The luxury brand relies on Flower Power with ”Floral Drop”
Dolce & Gabbana is again offering something innovative on the perfume market with its Floral Drops fragrance. The packaging is already elaborate and of high quality. The perfume is hidden in a small box of white leather. The box can be opened. Inside, there are small white flowers that already indicate the fragrance. In the middle of the flowers there is a frosted glass bottle and a cap in the shape of a flower. In any case, the bottle leaves an impression, which makes it almost a pity to use the fragrance. The fragrance itself is – who would have thought – very flowery. White amaryllis, white narcissus and white water lily are the main notes of this Dolce & Gabbana perfume. The floral-fresh top note can be associated with a spring morning. The scent of neroli leaves and papaya blossom rounds off the perfume.
Glamour pure everything in a handbag
The handbag designs of the duo are the fulfillment of every girl’s dream. In the bags you will find the typical extravagant look of Dolce & Gabbana. No trace of popular minimalism. The designers rely on embellishments, glitter, colours and prints and they do so successfully.
The ”Dolce Box Bag” storms the shops
Glitter, glamour and gold where the eye looks. The Dolce Box Bag is definitely an eye-catcher. This bag is definitely a must-have for all extravagant occasions. The bag can be bought from just under 1,000 euros. If you want to add the Dolce Box bag to your collection, you are spoilt for choice. The bag is available in countless variations and styles. That also means that for each type an individual bag is to be found completely after the own taste. Whether black with colourful details, in pen box look or completely in gold with ornate details, the possibilities are endless. The Box Bag by Harley Viera-Newton was styled entirely in gold with a baroque look at the Top Shop Show.
Simple, elegant and girly, the Devotion bag makes it possible
The Devotion bag is girly and elegant at the same time. With the ornate decorations and the golden details it picks up the iconic look of the designer duo. The golden heart as closure gives the bag a very feminine, almost cheeky girlish look. The Devotion bag is also available in many different designs and variations. It is available in almost all colours and different fabrics. For example, the Devotion bag made of velvet in bordeaux is popular. The styling piece can be combined with almost any outfit. Whether urban look or short black, this eye-catcher completes every look perfectly.
Extravagant design of the luxury empire Dolce & Gabbana
The brand’s floral motif is also reflected in Dolce & Gabbana’s shoe designs.
Sorrento Sneaker
The designers’ sneaker creations do not lack floral patterns, glitter and extravagance. Whether men or women sneakers, the designers always find an innovative way to deposit their handwriting and make the designs unmistakable. So are these Sorrento sneakers with logo print and glittering stones.
Rapid spread of the mega empire
Dolce and Gabbana has a total of 323 stores and is represented in 16 factory outlets. Production is in Italy, Milan and Legnano. In 2015, Dolce & Gabbana had around 4,500 employees. The brand has a turnover of 1 billion euros. The website of the luxury brand was launched in 2000. The online shop followed in 2009.
Fashion Shows, Backstage Insights, Boutiques and Co.
The designers give insights behind the scenes of the fashion shows and document the shows in an artistic way.
Fashion Show Autumn Winter 2019 / 2020
The famous, infamous men’s suits and designs of the brand were awarded the Woolmark Award in 1992.
A fashion show for the gods
The designers put together a wonderful fashion show in July 2019 in Sicily. The show is reminiscent of the stories of Greek mythology. Not only the location but also the robes and flowing dresses, the jewellery and the styling of the models take you to the Greek Olympus. The show was presented in the Parco Archeologico e Paesaggistico della Valle dei Templi di Agrigento and Comune di Agrigento.
Boutique in Milan
Dolce & Gabbana enchants its Milanese customers with the perfect combination of architecture, interior design and, of course, fashion. The designer duo’s creations can be presented in all their splendour in the Milan boutique and captivate visitors to the store in full effect.
