First off, lemme just say, D&G, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, these guys are *Italian*, capital I. Like, SICILIAN Italian. That unapologetic glamour they’re known for? It screams “family dinner on Sunday, but everyone’s dressed like they’re going to the Oscars.” And that whole vibe totally seeps into their jewelry. It’s not minimalist, y’know? It’s *more*. More is more with D&G.
Founded back in ’85, apparently, which, wow, makes me feel old. I remember seeing ads back in the day, big hair, leopard print, all that jazz. Fashion Week coverage is something, but it goes straight to the point. But it all started somewhere, and Domenico was honing his skills with his father, who was a tailor in Palermo, which is kinda cool, actually. A family business, you see.
But back to the bling. I saw this one necklace once, online, maybe on FARFETCH (gotta love that express delivery, amirite?), and it was, like, this huge gold cross dripping with, I don’t know, rubies or something. It was so over-the-top it was almost…tacky. But in a good way? Like, you couldn’t wear it to, say, a funeral (probably), but you *could* wear it to a club in Milan and feel like a freakin’ queen. And that’s the point, isn’t it? It’s not about being subtle. Dolce & Gabbana is never subtle.
I mean, sometimes I look at their stuff and think, “Who actually *wears* this?” But then I remember, it’s not just about wearing, it’s about making a statement. It’s about saying, “Yeah, I’m extra, and I own it.” And that’s kinda inspiring, if you think about it. It’s like, fashion should be fun, you know? And who knows what will happen in 2025? Maybe MilanStyle will have the answers, hahaha.
