Dolce & Gabbana
Dolce & Gabbana (pronounced ['dolʧe e gab'bana]) is a high-end fashion house started by the Italian designers Domenico Dolce, born in Rome, Italy and Stefano Gabbana, born in Florence, Italy.
Dolce & Gabbana are very popular for their designs in the Hollywood industry; they have designed clothes for Madonna, Monica Bellucci, Ayumi Hamasaki, Isabella Rossellini and Kylie Minogue amongst others. The company is based in Milan. The private life of Gabbana and Dolce's affairs became public in 2005, when they officially announced their separation. The company will still stay the same, and they will continue to design together.
Clothing & accessories product lines
 Male model in Dolce & Gabbana speedo-style swimsuit, 2003.
Dolce & Gabbana is organized into two central lines for adults: D&G and Dolce & Gabbana. D&G generally forms the group's more casual lines with slightly cheaper prices and follows an urban inspiration. D&G follows the trends of culture of the time and is trend-setting, whereas Dolce & Gabbana centralizes on luxury materials and is slightly more expensive than the latter. The line does not change as much as D&G, and is influenced by sartorial designs, it is described as "timeless" by Dolce & Gabbana.
Both lines offer beachwear, underwear, eyewear (ophthalmic & sunglasses) and Dolce & Gabbana Perfume and Cologne Fragrances. The D&G line also carries the jewelry and timepieces.
D&G Junior is a separate line aimed at children under the age of 13. D&G Junior follows the ethos of D&G and embodies youth and fun with the styles of its clothes. Each season follows a set-named trend for a season and is named separately for boys and girls. The line contains clothes aimed at different ages of children. D&G Junior is more visibly influenced by popular culture compared to D&G, such as the Ibiza line of D&G Junior. Surprisingly, D&G Junior is distributed to more stores than the adult brands and is available outside of boutiques and department stores.
Controversy
Dolce & Gabbana was publicly criticized by Britain's advertising watchdog Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 for an advertising campaign showing models brandishing knives.
References in pop culture
Dolce & Gabbana was mentioned in the song "My Humps" by the Black Eyed Peas, Gata Sandunguera by Mey Vidal Ft. Qbanito, by LL Cool J in the song "Loungin' (Who Do Ya Luv)" and in the song "P.I.M.P." by 50 Cent. Kelis also mentioned the brand in the song "Daddy" on her album Wanderland, which was not released in the United States. It was also mentioned in the song titled, "Hustler's Story" by Notorious B.I.G., on his album Duets, and it was also referenced in the song "Suga Suga" by Baby Bash and Frankie J. Also, the new Jamelia's song, "Window Shoppin'" mentions the words "D&G." In addition, rapper Lil' Wayne references Dolce & Gabbana on several songs on his Tha Carter II album.
Dolce & Gabbana was mentioned in the Saturday Night Live skit, "Jeffrey's". It was also mentioned on Season 1's Episode 1 of Ugly Betty.
Dolce & Gabbana was mentioned in Wildfire as Dani's favorite clothing designer.
Dolce & Gabbana was mentioned in Madonna's 1991 documentary Truth or Dare.
Dolce & Gabbana was also mentioned in this year's edition of the musical influential design technology show.
Dolce & Gabbana were mentioned in the 2000 Arias.
Sarah Jessica Parker's character Carrie Bradshaw wears their clothing in a 2001 episode of Sex and the City called "The Real Me".
Dolce & Gabbana was mentioned in the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada.
Dolce & Gabbana was mentioned again in the television show Degrassi: The Next Generation as two gay fashion designers.
Dolce & Gabbana was mentioned in the movie Maid in Manhattan, starring Jennifer Lopez.
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