Stefano Gabbana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stefano Gabbana
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Gabbana in 2016
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| Born | 14 November 1962 |
| Alma mater | Istituto Superiore per le Industrie Artistiche |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Known for | Dolce & Gabbana |
| Partner(s) | Domenico Dolce (1982–2003) |
Stefano Gabbana (born November 14, 1962) is an Italian fashion designer. He is famous for co-founding the luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana.
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Early Life and Education
Stefano Gabbana was born on November 14, 1962, in Milan, Italy. His parents, Piera and Lino, worked very hard, often having two or three jobs. Gabbana studied graphic design and graduated from the Istituto Superiore per le Industrie Artistiche in Rome.
Building a Fashion Empire
Gabbana started his fashion career in 1980. He met Domenico Dolce while working for Giorgio Correggiari. Correggiari hired Gabbana to work on sportswear. Gabbana learned a lot about sketching and tailoring during this time. He often asked Dolce for advice.
Correggiari passed away in 2012. However, he had a big impact on the young designers. In 2013, Gabbana said that Correggiari taught them important lessons. He showed them what mistakes to avoid in the fashion world.
Starting Dolce & Gabbana
In 1983, Gabbana and Dolce decided to start their own business. Two years later, they created Dolce & Gabbana S.p.A. (D&G). In their partnership, Dolce mainly handles the tailoring. Gabbana helps choose fabrics and decides the overall feel of the collection. Gabbana's main job is during fittings, where he checks the final look of the clothes.
The fashion brand first showed its designs in October 1985. This was at the Nuovi Talenti (New Talents) show during Milano Collezioni. In March 1986, D&G launched its first collection. They presented their own show called "Real Women." The first D&G store opened in Milan in 1987. In 1988, D&G partnered with Dolce's father, Saverio. He owned a manufacturing company near Milan.
Expanding the Brand Globally
D&G started making lingerie and beachwear in 1989. They added menswear in 1990. The brand became known worldwide with fashion shows in Tokyo and New York. These shows happened in 1989 and 1990. In November 1990, D&G opened its New York City showroom.
The brand released its first perfume, Dolce & Gabbana Parfum, in October 1992. Dolce & Gabbana became very famous in 1993. This was when Madonna chose them to design costumes for her "Girlie Show World Tour." After that, they worked with other famous people. These included Monica Bellucci, Kylie Minogue, Angelina Jolie, and Isabella Rossellini.
By 1995, the brand made a deal to produce eyewear and sunglasses. The D&G product line grew to include many accessories. These were ties, belts, handbags, sunglasses, watches, and shoes. By 2003, the company had more product sales in Italy than Armani, Gucci, Prada, and Versace. In 2009, D&G had 113 stores and 21 factory outlets. They employed 3,500 people. Their yearly sales were over €1 billion.
New Ventures and Collaborations
In 2023, the duo started new projects in real estate. They announced plans for homes in Miami, USA, and Marabella, Spain. They also want to open a hotel in the Maldives. In June 2023, Gabbana and Dolce announced a partnership with Havaianas. They will make a sandal collection. These sandals will feature special prints like zebra, leopard, and Sicilian cart patterns.
Personal Life and Wealth
Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce are professional partners at D&G. They used to live together in Milan. They also owned several properties in France and Italy. As of April 2024, Forbes magazine estimates Stefano Gabbana's wealth to be around US$2.1 billion.
Giving Back and Helping Others
Gabbana strongly believes in protecting Italian craftsmanship. He thinks traditional artisans deserve more recognition. He feels it is important to support their skills, especially since Italian work is respected worldwide.
In 2016, Dolce & Gabbana helped the Dynamo Camp charity event. This event helps children with long-term and serious illnesses. They created a special doll that was sold to raise money. Before this, they made small versions of their popular designs for a UNICEF charity project.
In 2020, Dolce & Gabbana started the #Fattoincasa (Made at Home) project. This was a series of online workshops. They encouraged families to do creative projects at home during the COVID-19 lockdowns. The project also aimed to raise money for COVID-19 research. The designers also gave their own money. Dolce & Gabbana provided financial support for a study. This study aimed to help develop ways to diagnose and treat the coronavirus.
Later in 2020, Dolce and Gabbana launched another campaign. It was for their Devotion bag. A part of the money from sales went to fund the second phase of research at Humanitas University. This research focused on developing a vaccine against COVID-19.
Awards and Recognition
Gabbana and Dolce have received many awards for their work in fashion and culture. They won the International Woolmark Prize in 1991. In 1993, their perfume, Dolce & Gabbana Parfum, was named Best Fragrance of the Year.
In 2009, the City of Milan gave them the Ambrogino Gold medal. However, in 2014, they decided to return the medal. This happened after a city council member made accusations. Also in 2014, Gabbana and Dolce, along with Baz Luhrmann, were honored by La Fondazione NY. This charity supports young Italian and American artists. Gabbana said he loves movies. He stated, "We live with movies - our inspiration all the time is movies, and we make our collection like a movie."
Appearances in Film and TV
Gabbana appeared in the 2013 documentary Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's. This film explored the fashion industry. He had a small role in Woody Allen's film To Rome with Love in 2012. He was also a presenter at the MTV Europe Music Awards in 2002. Gabbana also had a role in Giuseppe Tornatore's 1995 movie The Star Maker (L'Uomo delle stelle in Italian).
See also
In Spanish: Stefano Gabbana para niños
