Dolce & Gabbana is one of the world’s most recognizable luxury fashion brands. The men behind the label, Italian designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, are true craftsmen who continue to test the boundaries of what it means to make a bold fashion statement. Moreover, their clever mix of innovation and design has succeeded in creating a high-end lifestyle brand that is unmatched in its depth and variety. Look at how Dolce & Gabbana is making its mark as a high-end lifestyle brand.

Focus on Presentation

Dolce & Gabbana’s approach to haute couture is innovative and ground-breaking. The Alta Moda project was first launched in Taormina, Italy, in July of 2012. Using a Sicilian town for the launch was the perfect choice since the brand has always drawn so much inspiration from Sicilian culture. The event took place over a weekend and included exclusive parties reserved only for a very select clientele. All in all, the event was hailed as an immersive experience in high-end luxury living.

In subsequent years, the Alta Moda event took place in other Italian cities, including Venice, the Isle of Capri, and Portofino. The Portofino event introduced menswear, including clothing, hats, shoes, bags, and buttons. Everything was designed specifically for Alta Moda, and it was clear that Dolce & Gabbana was creating a lifestyle brand rather than individual garments.

The Alta Moda event traveled to Hong Kong in 2015 and showcased high-end looks for both men and women. Although the size of the audience had expanded, all 240 members were after the same thing: a distinct high-end lifestyle marked by elegance and exclusivity.

In 2018, Dolce & Gabbana outdid themselves when they traveled to New York City and presented a three-day event that took place at famous venues throughout the city:

•      At the New York Public Library, there was a presentation and auction of fine jewelry, with celebrity Sarah Jessica Parker at the helm.

•      At the Rainbow Room, there was a fashion show featuring the latest Alta Sartoria menswear line, highlighted by a Liza Minnelli performance.

•      At the Metropolitan Opera, there was a grand finale event called “Night at the Opera” that showcased the Alta Moda collection on the actual Turandot stage.

While many people believed that this New York City event could never be topped, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana outdid themselves once again in 2021. Back in Venice, the luxury lifestyle brand hosted a three-day event that combined a stunning Alta Moda collection with entertainment, stunning historical backdrops, an elite audience of the rich and famous, and celebratory parties featuring champagne and dancing.

The show started with a bang when Jennifer Hudson sang “Nessum Dorma” to the elite audience of A-list celebrities, including Megan Thee Stallion, Jennifer Lopez, Ciara, Kris Jenner, Sean Combs, Doja Cat, and Kourtney Kardashian. The Alta Moda show itself featured models being transported to the walkway by gondolas. The A-list audience was thrilled to see that many of the models were the daughters of celebrity parents, including Sean Combs, Heidi Klum, Christian Bale, and Monica Belluci. And, of course, every piece in the Alta Moda collection was exquisite, with the craftsmanship of local artisans and the colors and spirit of Sicilian culture shining through.

Expansion to Lifestyle Products

As a lifestyle brand, the Dolce & Gabbana brand has continued evolving and expanding. They have even used their creative vision to add style and class to products outside the world of fashion.

Through collaborations with other companies, the Italian fashion house has helped create:

•      Motorola cellphones

•      Baci® Perugina® chocolates

•      Smeg kitchen appliances

•      Donnafugata wine

•      Bacardi Martini Gold by Dolce & Gabbana

And now Dolce & Gabbana has launched its own lifestyle brand. Casa offers stylish home furnishings and accessories that combine Italian craftsmanship with both Sicilian spirit and Dolce & Gabbana styling. There are four signature motifs to choose from:

•      Zebra Collection

•      Leopard Collection

•      Blu Mediterraneo Collection

•      Carretto Siciliano Collection

Each collection offers a wide array of colorful and stylish home accessories, including throw pillows, blankets, trays, dinnerware, flatware, glassware, candles, and pitchers. The items are as beautiful as they are useful. But perhaps more importantly, Casa provides the perfect opportunity for discerning customers to bring a touch of luxury into their homes.

Long recognized as an elite label in the fashion world, Dolce & Gabbana has become so much more. Through expansion and innovation, the Dolce & Gabbana name has gained respect as a high-end lifestyle brand that encompasses fashion, lifestyle products, and elevated experiences.