Biography of Domenico Dolce
Domenico Dolce (whose full name is Domenico Maria Assunta sweet) was born on 13 August 1958 in Polizzi Generosa (Palermo) and start drawing the first clothes at age six; Stefano Gabbana, instead, was born on 14 November 1962, in Milan, into a family of Venetian origins. Before we get to the history of the company that bears their names, Dolce and Gabbana, an example of successful Made in Italy in the world, we speak of their biography.
Biographies of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana
The two know each other, little more than boys, when Domenico Dolce call the fashion company for which he works Stefano Gabbana; Next, Dolce and Gabbana, have become companions in life, begin to work together. Stefano and Domenico takes under his wing, launching it at the craft and design processes explained in the fashion industry. Following the assumption of Dolce Gabbana, however, is expected to perform, for eighteen months, the civil service in an institution for the mentally ill. Back to professional life ever, creates with Sweet a consulting company in the field of design: first the two worked separately, but later, on the advice of an accountant, they start to invoice together (also to reduce costs and simplify procedures). Born, thus, the name "Dolce & Gabbana", which becomes the name of the product design.The first collections
In the fall of 1985 the couple show their first collection during fashion week in Milan: having no money available to pay of the models, the two call for support to their friends. Their first collection is called "Real Women", and refers precisely to the fact that to show it did not appeal to professional models; sales, in any case, are rather disappointing, and Stefano Gabbana is compelled to cancel the order of tissue sent for a second hoped collection. When the couple goes for the holiday season in Sicily, though is the family of Sweet to offer to pay the provision: thus, to return to Milan, the two find themselves the fabric you want. In 1986 to create another collection and opened the first store, and the following year they launch a line of shirts. In 1989 the couple draws a line of swimwear and underwear and makes a deal with Kashiyama group under which opens its first store in Japan, while the following year (1990) launches its first men's collection of the brand.Dolce and Gabbana negli anni ' 90
Meanwhile, the popularity of the pair grows: the 1990 women's spring/summer collection is noted for clothes covered with crystals, while the fall/winter 1991 show filigree medals, pendants and corsets decorated. In 1991 the men's collection of Dolce and Gabbana is reputed to be the most innovative of the year award, for this reason, the Woolmark Award. Meanwhile, the two launch Dolce & Gabbana Parfum, the brand's first fragrance for women , and begin to collaborate with Madonna, who shows up at the Cannes Film Festival with a corseted Dolce & Gabbana gems; the singer for her Girlie Show tour order more than 1500 costumes. In 1994 the fashion house named "The Turlington" in a double-breasted jacket inspired by model Christy Turlington, while the company launched D & G, only with the initials of the surnames of two designers, the second line of the brand aimed at young people. Meanwhile, it also launched the Dolce & Gabbana Home Collection (which will be set aside just before the start of the new Millennium). After having starred in Giuseppe Tornatore 's film "1995 L'UOMO delle stelle"-the same year that Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme is appointed by the Perfume Academy best men's fragrance of the year-Domenico and Stefano draw costumes for the film "Romeo + Juliet", the film by Baz Luhrmann post-modern twist that reworks the famous Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet". In 1996 and in 1997 the couple was named designer of the year from "FHM", and in 1998 also launches a line of eyewear, followed a few years later by a line of watches and a collection of underwear for men and women separate from the traditional lingerie collection of the brand.The years 2000
In 2001 Dolce and Gabbana propose the D & G Junior kids line and draw the clothes to Madonna Drowned World Tour, following the release of "Music"; two years later (in 2003) are placed between the men of the year reported by the magazine "GQ". In 2004, then, are nominated for best international designer by readers of "Elle" at the Elle Style Awards. In the same year begin to partner with Milan to design the uniforms worn by the Milan players, but also the official uniforms used by team members and coaching staff and management, for events outside the rectangle of the game. Also in 2004, the relationship between the two designers ends, but the profitable and business relationship continues. In 2006 the couple holds a partnership with mobile phone giant Motorola phone Motorola V3i Dolce & Gabbana, and launches a line of Leopard print accessories for women, called "Animalier", followed in 2007 by a collection of men's suitcases in crocodile. In the same year, an advertising campaign of the brand Dolce & Gabbana widespread in France and in Spain, depicting a woman pinned to the ground by a man while other men attend the scene, is the subject of controversy and is withdrawn. After you have created the men's fragrance The One for Men and the women's perfume L'eau The One, in 2009 Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are experiencing a line of colorful cosmetics, which is testimonial Scarlett Johansson, and propose the Rose the Oneperfume for women. At the same time, they signed with Sony Ericsson to complete a special edition Jalou phone line with 24-carat gold details and the brand Dolce & Gabbana on the device, while Giorgio Armani accuses them of having copied matelassè pants: the two meet but strongly hinted claiming to have got a lot to learn, but not by him. The 2009 is a year full of trouble, because Stefano and Domenico (and their company) were accused of tax evasion against the Italian State to a taxable amount of nearly 250 million.The years 2010
In 2010, however, the couple signed a three-year deal with the English football club Chelsea, owned by Russian Tycoon Roman Abramovich, to draw the seals off camera and game uniforms, including clothes for women staff. In addition, celebrates twenty years of trademark in Milan, with a public exhibition held in the center of Milan, before debuting next year-with a line of jewelry that includes eighty pieces, including necklaces, bracelets and jeweled rosaries. In 2012 D & G Dolce & Gabbana is merged with in order to consolidate the brand. Fiscal affair Meanwhile continued and in 2013 Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are sentenced to 343 million for tax evasion and to one year and eight months in prison: in the autumn of the following year, the Supreme Court he acquits the celebrity couple of stylists for not having done the deed.Article contributed by the team of collaborators.