Okay, so I was super curious about where Dolce & Gabbana came from. You know, like, how did this massive brand even start? So I dug in and did some research. Here’s what I found:
The Beginning
First, I looked up the founders. Turns out, it’s two guys: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. Makes sense, right?
I learned that they met in Milan in the early 80s. They were both working for the same fashion house. I figured they must have hit it off pretty well, because they decided to start their own design studio in 1982. Just imagine, two young designers teaming up to do their own thing!
Building the Brand
- I read that they presented their first women’s collection in 1985 in Milan. It was called “Real Women.”
- They then opened their first store in 1986.
- I also found out that they started exporting their products to the US and Japan.
- From there, they just kept expanding, adding knitwear, lingerie, beachwear, and even menswear.
Sicily’s effect
Domenico Dolce was born in Sicily, and it is clear how much this has affected the core of the brand.
So that’s the basic story of how Dolce & Gabbana got its start. Pretty cool, huh? Two guys, a shared vision, and a whole lot of hard work, boom the luxury brand borned.
