Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana is an Italian luxury fashion house created by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in Legnano in 1985. They launched "Dolce & Gabbana" as a designer consulting studio in 1983. In 1985, they debuted their first women's collection in Milan, where their store would open a year later.

Dolce & Gabbana debuted their Il Gattopardo/The Leopard collection in the Women's SS 1988 fashion show in 1987, and they began designing lingerie and swimming costumes in 1989. Dolce & Gabbana began exporting their goods to Japan and other nations, including the United States, where they opened a showroom in 1990. They introduced their first scent, Dolce & Gabbana, in 1990, the same year they showed their men's collection for 1991/1992. For their scent Dolce & Gabbana Parfum, they earned the Woolmark award in 1991 and the Perfume's Academy "Most Feminine Flavor of the Year" in 1993.

What makes Dolce and Gabbana so pricey? Because it is a high-end brand. Because of people's perceptions about the brand, having the D&G insignia on your t-shirt, bag, or jacket makes it more expensive.

Because all the Dolce and Gabbana's clothing and accessories are made in Italy, the brand is immediately more expensive. Made in Italy is a powerful label, since most people associate it with the highest quality craftsmanship and materials. When it comes to luxury fashion items created in Italy, the attention to detail is greater, which is why businesses charge more for their products.

Fashion-conscious customers feel the Made in Italy logo is connected with immaculate style, timeless grace, and glitz. Because clothing production in Italy is far more expensive than in other countries, brands must charge higher prices to increase their profit margins.

Jennifer Lopez, Sharon Stone, Kris Jenner, Helen Mirren, Jennifer Hudson, Chris Pratt, Liam Hemsworth, and others have worn Dolce Gabbana to some of the most important occasions.

Most Expensive Dolce & Gabbana Items

• The most expensive item on Net-a-Porter at the time of sale was a blood crimson dress studded with beads in a limited edition of 12: $32,000.
• Shearling double-breasted coat for men: $13,000