Domenico Dolce
Italian fashion designer (born 1958)
Domenico Mario Assunto Dolce (Italian: [doˈmeːniko ˈdoltʃe]; born 13 August 1958) is an Italian fashion designer and entrepreneur who co-founded the luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana (D&G). Since the establishment of D&G in 1985, Dolce has gained recognition as a prominent fashion designer and an influential figure in the fashion industry.
Early life and education
Dolce was born in Polizzi Generosa, in the province of Palermo, Sicily in 1958. He grew up with his father, Saverio, who ran a tailor's shop that he later converted into a furniture factory and his mother, Rosaria, who had a keen business sense. Dolce's interest in fashion started because of his father's frequent travels to Milan where he sourced fabrics and brought back fashion magazines.
Initially, Domenico studied architecture in Palermo but was drawn towards Milan's fashion schools. With support from his father, he eventually enrolled at the Instituto Marangoni in Milan, although he left before completing his degree, feeling confident in his abilities to work in the industry. His ambition at that time was to be employed by Armani.
Career
Dolce began his career and gained practical experience helping in his family's businesses. In 1980, he met Stefano Gabbana.
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