Domenico Dolce was born in Polizzi Generosa, in the province of Palermo and began to work at his father's tailoring business at a very early age. Stefano Gabbana was born in Milan and after studying graphic design, he worked for various advertising agencies. These two creatives met in Milan, in the early Eighties, at a design office in which both worked as assistants. After developing a series of projects together, they opened their own studio, placing a sign in front that was destined to become world famous: Dolce & Gabbana. In October 1985, the first women's collection with the Dolce & Gabbana label was presented in Milan, followed by the Dolce & Gabbana men's collection which debuted in 1990.

The D&G Dolce & Gabbana line was created in 1994 and within a few years it became an extraordinary style phenomenon. This is a constantly evolving story that nevertheless remains faithful to the duo's original ideal: combining passion and love to create fashions that are sensual and contemporary, witty and glamorous, couturier and innovative, luxurious and creative. These fashions are unique and unmistakable - just like the Dolce & Gabbana style.