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photography Courtesy of DolCe & gabbana La DoLce Vita Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana celebrate three decades of fashion, femininity, and mediterranean flair. by bryn enny When Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana opened for business in the early '80s, the sign outside their design studio in Milan simply read: Dolce & Gabbana. Today, 30 years after debuting their frst collection, their last names are known worldwide, and their fashion empire spans from leather goods to beauty products to jewelry. "What makes us most proud is the fact that we have managed to create a very recognizable style," says Gabbana, who originally studied graphic design before teaming up with Dolce, the son of a Sicilian tailor. "I'll notice that a person might not even be wearing Dolce & Gabbana clothes, but their style is indeed Dolce & Gabbana." After 30 years, founders Domenico Dolce (left) and Stefano Gabbana (far right) continue to lead the creative direction of iconic brand Dolce & Gabbana. continued on page 44 Style tastemaker michiganavemag.com 43