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Domenico Dolce
Overview
- Source of Wealth
- Luxury goods
- Industry
- Fashion & Retail
- Residence
- Milan
- Marital Status
- Single
Biography
Domenico Dolce is the Sicilian half of fashion power-duo Dolce & Gabbana.
Dolce founded the company in 1985 with Stefano Gabbana, whom he had met in a Milan night club.
The next year Dolce & Gabbana, known for its extravagant style and animal print designs, made its runway debut at the Milan Fashion Week.
Their big break came in 1993 when Madonna chose Dolce & Gabbana to design the costumes for her Girlie tour.
The two still design for the company together and share ownership despite their personal relationship ending in 2003.
About
Despite being based in Milan, the company's first boutique opened in Japan in 1989.
The two founders put their intricately designed seafront villa on the Sicilian island of Stromboli up for sale in 2019.