Stefano Gabbana
Overview
- Source of Wealth
- Luxury goods
- Industry
- Fashion & Retail
- Residence
- Milan
- Education
- Istituto Superiore di Industrie Artistiche (Bachelor of Arts/Science)
- Marital Status
- Single
Biography
Stefano Gabbana is the Milanese half of fashion house Dolce & Gabbana.
Born to a printing factory worker father and a mother who ironed clothes for a laundry service, he started the company with Domenico Dolce in 1985.
The next year, Dolce & Gabbana, known for its extravagant style and animal print designs, made its runway debut at the Milan Fashion Week.
The duo's big break came in 1993 when Madonna chose them to design the costumes for her Girlie tour.
The two share ownership despite their personal relationship ending in 2003. Gabbana stepped down from his roles at the company in 2026.
About
Gabbana met Domenico Dolce at a Milan nightclub in the early 1980s.
Dolce & Gabbana runs a tailoring school, named Botteghe di Mestiere, that trains apprentices in tailoring clothes by hand.