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[[File:Ca8088d44e75f9d3ae2737844711ee7f.jpg|thumb|right]] Dolce & Gabbana (Italian pronunciation: [ˈdoltʃe e ɡɡabˈbaːna]) is an Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1985 in Legnano by Italian designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. They both met in Milan in 1980 and designed for the same fashion house. In 1982, they established a designer consulting studio; in time it grew to become "Dolce & Gabbana" with a runway debut in 1985 at Milan Fashion Week.<ref>https://www.businessoffashion.com/community/people/domenico-dolce-stefano-gabbana</ref>  
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[[File:Ca8088d44e75f9d3ae2737844711ee7f.jpg|thumb|right]] Dolce & Gabbana (Italian pronunciation: [ˈdoltʃe e ɡɡabˈbaːna]) is an Italian luxury fashion house established in 1985 in Legnano by Italian designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. The two of them met in Milan in 1980 and intended for a similar fashion house. In 1982, they set up a designer consulting studio; in time it developed to be "Dolce and Gabbana" with a runway debut in 1985 at Milan Fashion Week.<ref>https://www.businessoffashion.com/community/people/domenico-dolce-stefano-gabbana</ref>  
  
They describe their style as “sweet and sharp” and “New Millennium cool”. They were once quoted as saying they are mostly concerned with creating the best, most flattering clothes and sparkling trends. D&G began achieving long awaited awards in the 1990s and, in 1991, they were awarded the ‘Wollmark Award’ and ‘Best Fragrance of the Year’ in 1993.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20120815181601/http://www.thebiographychannel.co.uk/biographies/dolce-gabbana.html</ref>
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They portray their style as "sweet and sharp" and "New Millennium cool". They were once cited as saying they are generally worried about making the best, most complimenting garments and sparkling trends. D&G started accomplishing long awaited honors during the 1990s and, in 1991, they were granted the 'Wollmark Award' and 'Best Fragrance of the Year' in 1993.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20120815181601/http://www.thebiographychannel.co.uk/biographies/dolce-gabbana.html</ref>
  
 
By 2019, Dolce & Gabbana generated $1,54 billion for revenue.<ref>https://www.reuters.com/article/us-dolce-gabbana-results/dolce-gabbana-sees-sales-slowdown-in-china-after-ad-backlash-idUSKCN1VH1EV</ref>
 
By 2019, Dolce & Gabbana generated $1,54 billion for revenue.<ref>https://www.reuters.com/article/us-dolce-gabbana-results/dolce-gabbana-sees-sales-slowdown-in-china-after-ad-backlash-idUSKCN1VH1EV</ref>
  
== Controversy ==
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==Controversy==
[[File:DolceGabbana.jpg|thumb|left]] In September 2012, a pair of earrings that was wear by a model in Dolce & Gabbana Spring Summer 2013 Collection runway show caused a stir online. The earrings are reminiscent of Blackamoor statues that can be found in Italy, but more recognisably to non-Italians, Aunt Jemima dolls. That's the same Aunt Jemima that, initially conceived as part of a minstrel show, became an image that romanticised slavery and plantation life.<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/fashion-blog/2012/sep/26/dolce-gabbana-racist-earrings</ref> Furthermore, for a show that presented over 85 looks, there were no black models represented on the runway.<ref>https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dolce-and-gabbana-racist-earrings-_n_1914455?utm_hp_ref=style&ir=Style</ref>
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[[File:DolceGabbana.jpg|thumb|left]] In September 2012, a pair of earring that was wear by a model in Dolce and Gabbana Spring Summer 2013 Collection runway show created a ruckus online. The earrings are suggestive of Blackamoor sculptures that can be found in Italy, however more recognisably to non-Italians, Aunt Jemima dolls. The exact Aunt Jemima that, initially assumed as a component of minstrel show, an image that glamorized slavery and plantation life.<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/fashion-blog/2012/sep/26/dolce-gabbana-racist-earrings</ref> Moreover, the show presented over 85 different looks where none of the models were black skinned.<ref>https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dolce-and-gabbana-racist-earrings-_n_1914455?utm_hp_ref=style&ir=Style</ref>
  
Dolce & Gabbana has responded to the criticism, in a somewhat roundabout way, by posting an article on their website Swide.com, which explains the historical and cultural context of the figures, typically called "blackamoors." "The head is inspired by Moorish features," it reads. "Moorish is a term used to define many peoples throughout history...In Sicily’s case it defines the conquerors of Sicily [from 827 to 902 AD.]" It goes on to explain that "these beautiful artifacts" are typically made out of a glazed ceramic, called Maiolica, which has deep historical meaning in Italy, and that they are in fact very common in homes, hotels, and restaurants in Sicily--a city that continues to inspire the designers.<ref>https://fashionista.com/2012/09/dolce-gabbana-defend-their-controversial-earrings</ref>
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Dolce and Gabbana has reacted to the critics by posting an article on their site Swide.com, which clarifies the  historical and cultural context of the figures, normally called "blackamoors." The article mentions ''"The head is motivated by Moorish highlights. Moorish is a term used to define many peoples throughout history...In Sicily’s case it defines the conquerors of Sicily [from 827 to 902 AD.]"'' It proceeds to clarify that "beautiful artifacts" are ordinarily made out of a a glazed ceramic, called Maiolica, which has profound deep historical meaning in Italy, and that they are common things found homes, inns, and cafés in Sicily -- a city that continues to inspire the designers.<ref>https://fashionista.com/2012/09/dolce-gabbana-defend-their-controversial-earrings</ref>
  
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[[Category:Black Racism in Fashion]]
 
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Revision as of 05:30, 4 March 2021

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Dolce & Gabbana (Italian pronunciation: [ˈdoltʃe e ɡɡabˈbaːna]) is an Italian luxury fashion house established in 1985 in Legnano by Italian designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. The two of them met in Milan in 1980 and intended for a similar fashion house. In 1982, they set up a designer consulting studio; in time it developed to be "Dolce and Gabbana" with a runway debut in 1985 at Milan Fashion Week.[1]

They portray their style as "sweet and sharp" and "New Millennium cool". They were once cited as saying they are generally worried about making the best, most complimenting garments and sparkling trends. D&G started accomplishing long awaited honors during the 1990s and, in 1991, they were granted the 'Wollmark Award' and 'Best Fragrance of the Year' in 1993.[2]

By 2019, Dolce & Gabbana generated $1,54 billion for revenue.[3]

Controversy

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In September 2012, a pair of earring that was wear by a model in Dolce and Gabbana Spring Summer 2013 Collection runway show created a ruckus online. The earrings are suggestive of Blackamoor sculptures that can be found in Italy, however more recognisably to non-Italians, Aunt Jemima dolls. The exact Aunt Jemima that, initially assumed as a component of minstrel show, an image that glamorized slavery and plantation life.[4] Moreover, the show presented over 85 different looks where none of the models were black skinned.[5]

Dolce and Gabbana has reacted to the critics by posting an article on their site Swide.com, which clarifies the  historical and cultural context of the figures, normally called "blackamoors." The article mentions "The head is motivated by Moorish highlights. Moorish is a term used to define many peoples throughout history...In Sicily’s case it defines the conquerors of Sicily [from 827 to 902 AD.]" It proceeds to clarify that "beautiful artifacts" are ordinarily made out of a a glazed ceramic, called Maiolica, which has profound deep historical meaning in Italy, and that they are common things found homes, inns, and cafés in Sicily -- a city that continues to inspire the designers.[6]

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