It's not easy to circumscribe
the Dolce & Gabbana universe within a definition.
A world made up of sensations, traditions, culture and
a Mediterranean nature.
Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have made a trademark
of their surnames which is known throughout the world,
easily recognizable thanks to its glamour and great versatility.
Two Designers who have known how to make a flag out of
their Italian character.
Two Designers who have known how to interpret and impose
their sensual and unique style on a world-wide basis.
Two young Designers who
address themselves to young people and who draw inspiration
from them. Two Designers adored by the Hollywood stars
who have made the duo their favorites: two Designers who
dress all of the rock stars of the moment and who have
elected them as their unquestionable leaders. The Designers
of Madonna, Monica Bellucci, Isabella Rossellini, Kylie
Minogue and Angelina Jolie, amongst others.
The Dolce & Gabbana woman is strong: she likes herself
and knows she is liked. A cosmopolitan woman who has toured
the world but who doesn't forget her roots. A woman who
indifferently wears extremely sexy guêpières
or bras that can be seen under sheer clothes, contrasting
them with the very masculine pinstripe suits complete
with tie and white shirt or a men's vest. She always wears
very high heels which, in any case, give her both an extremely
feminine and sexy way of walking and unmistakable posture.
She loves that so masculine cap imported from Sicily and
the rosary of the first Communion which she wears as a
necklace. She can indifferently be a manager, wife, mother
or lover but she is always - and in whatever case - thoroughly
a woman.
And the same is true for the man. At his ease, he dresses
for himself, a little hedonistic he pays considerable
attention to details. He loves everything that doesn't
schematize him. He's free and he's successful. He can
go to the office wearing an impeccable pinstripe suit
or equally with worn out jeans and blazer. He's a man
who lays down the rules, he's not subjected to them. Exuding
charisma, he imposes his traditions by wearing the cap,
the waistcoat and the timeless white T-shirt vest.
Operative
since 1985, the Dolce & Gabbana brand is today one
of the leading international companies in the clothing
and luxury goods sector. At 31 March 2003, the close of
the fiscal year, Dolce & Gabbana was able to boast
a staff of 1,531 people, two production factories and
59 direct sales points as well as consolidated links with
top shops and partment stores in over 80 countries around
the world. Through the two Dolce & Gabbana and D&G
Dolce & Gabbana brands, the Group creates, produces
and distributes top-end clothing, knitwear, leather garments,
footwear and accessories. More specifically with gards
the Dolce & Gabbana brand, the company has direct
control of the entire value chain. Furthermore, the Group
has exclusive rights to the brands used for the Dolce
& Gabbana and D&G Dolce & Gabbana lines in
perfume and glasses, and for D&G Dolce & Gabbana
clothing and watches. The oduction and distribution of
these lines is entrusted to licensee partners. The last
fiscal year saw a 49.5% growth in the consolidated eld,
equal to 475 million Euros. In the same period, the operative
yield, equal to 72.1 million Euros, increased by 59.6%
and the net profit rose from 23.3 to 41.4 million Euros,
with an increase of 78.2%. From the outset, the two founders
Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have been the creative
source of the Dolce & Gabbana and D&G Dolce &
Gabbana style, as well as orchestrators of the intense
and planned growth of the Group.
