Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana founded theDolce & Gabbanalabel and presented their first women’s collection in 1985.
It became synonymous with Italian high fashion and sought after by many as a status symbol.
The backlash was so swift and significant, the designers were forced to apologize to save face.
Dolce toldVogueat the time, “I am so sorry.
It was not my intention to offend anyone…
I’ve done some soul-searching.
I’ve talked to Stefano a lot about this.
I’ve realized that my words were inappropriate, and I apologize.”
Some people say you’ve wasted a lot of money.
I’m willing to waste this money for the nation’s dignity."
