Dolce & Gabbana Poppy Print Ruched Mesh Midi Dress
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Marked Size: IT38 (NA)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3909222651022
Dolce & Gabbana
Shapely lingerie models, animal and floral prints and the Mediterranean heritage of Sicily have come to define the romantic and sensual style of Dolce & Gabbana, a leading international brand that from its earliest days of corsetry, copious lace and provocative silhouettes has challenged fashion with an audacious vision for femininity.
After meeting in Milan in 1980 while they were both working for Italian designer Giorgio Correggiari, Domenico Dolce (b. 1958) and Stefano Gabbana (b. 1962) would go on to establish their eponymous fashion empire in 1982. Three years later, a breakthrough for the duo materialized in the form of an up-and-coming talent showcase at Milan Fashion Week, where they unveiled an approach to fashion design that broke sharply from that of the era’s reigning Italian houses. By then romantic partners as well as a business, Dolce & Gabbana were outsiders. Soon, their distinctive garments — sexy, feathery skirts and stretchy jersey evening dresses that favored full figures — demanded the fashion world’s undivided attention.
Though Dolce & Gabbana forged a path in womenswear that would take shape with a 1986 collection called “Real Women,” the brand’s offerings broadened quickly to encompass knitwear, swimwear, lingerie, ready-to-wear, menswear and perfume. In the early 1990s, Madonna helped catapult the luxury house to international stardom: The renowned singer and actress famously tapped the brand to create the looks for her 1993 tour “The Girlie Show.” It saw Madonna working closely with the designers and even starring in their ad campaigns. Dolce & Gabbana has continued to develop a high-profile clientele that includes pop sensations such as Beyoncé and Lady Gaga. The latter donned Dolce & Gabbana’s armor corset dress in the music video for her hit single “Paparazzi.”
Rather than following the rapidly changing trends of fashion, Dolce & Gabbana have instead held to their close-fitting tailoring and decadent designs. The house continues to work with recurring themes such as the culture of Italy and Catholicism, which is manifest, specifically, in their widespread use of black lace, a fabric that references the dresses worn by Sicilian widows. The duo is also inspired by Italian cinema and its icons such as Gina Lollobrigida and Sophia Loren; in 2015 they introduced the Sophia No. 1 lipstick in her honor.
Although Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana separated as a couple in 2005, they continued their business as a creative partnership. In 2012, they closed their less expensive D&G ready-to-wear line to focus on exclusive extravagance, such as their Alta Moda custom pieces. Today, Dolce & Gabbana maintains a popularity with a wealthy clientele, and the house’s 2020s collections have featured technological experiments that update traditional styles, such as a bouclé jacket with a pixel-like pattern, as well as throwbacks to the 1990s fashion that made the brand a household name.
Find vintage Dolce & Gabbana handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: London, United Kingdom
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- Dolce & Gabbana Navy Lace DressBy Dolce & GabbanaLocated in London, GBCutest Dolce & Gabbana navy lace mini dress - bought for $2,500 and worn once. Superbly crafted from soft navy mesh backed lace, it has a fit and flare cut with v neck and elbow leng...Category
2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses
- Dolce & Gabbana Black Polka Dot Silk & Lace DressBy Dolce & GabbanaLocated in London, GBSuper slinky Dolce & Gabbana polka dot silk and lace dress. Bought for £2750 and new with tags. Made from soft black silk with a large polak dot jacquard pattern, it has a lingering ...Category
2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses
- Dolce & Gabbana Hot Stuff Black Lace DressBy Dolce & GabbanaLocated in London, GBSuper sexy, current collection Dolce & Gabbana black lace slip dress from their limited edition Hot Stuff capsule collection. Bought for £1850 and new with tags. Made from soft bla...Category
2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses
- Dolce & Gabbana Rose Print Midi Pencil DressBy Dolce & GabbanaLocated in London, GBGorgeous, ultra feminine Dolce & Gabbana rose print dress. Bought for £1850 and new with tags. Made from soft viscose/elastane crepe with a vibrant pink rose print. It has Dolce’s si...Category
2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses
- Givenchy Red Rose Print DressBy GivenchyLocated in London, GBSuper slinky and striking Givenchy dress. Bought form FarFetch and new with tags. Made from super silky and stretchy viscose/elastane jersey with a vivid red and black photo-real ros...Category
2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses
- Dolce & Gabbana Black Ruched Crepe Midi DressBy Dolce & GabbanaLocated in London, GBAbsolutely iconic, super flattering dress from Dolce & Gabbana - bought from Matches for £1850 and new with all tags. Made from super soft, stretchy black viscose/silk and elastane c...Category
2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses
- Roland Klein black strapless dress with black and white striped trainBy Roland KleinLocated in Austin, TX1980s Roland Klein black strapless dress with black and white train. Acetate fabric. 34" bust, 26" waist, 40" hips, 48" front length - 54 1/2" ba...Category
1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns
- Vivienne Westwood Nude Satin, Black Lace and Velvet Corset and Skirt, FW 1996By Vivienne WestwoodLocated in London, GB▪ Brand: Vivienne Westwood Gold Label ▪ Creative Director: Vivienne Westwood ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1996 ▪ Fabric: Black Lace, Nude Satin ▪ Details: One-shoulder corset top adorn...Category
1990s English Evening Dresses and Gowns
- 1960s Galanos Creme Long Sleeve Dress with Green Rhinestones EmbellishmentBy Galanos for Amelia Gray, James GalanosLocated in Beverly Hills, CA1960s James Galanos from Amelia Gray Boutique Creme silk crinkle long sleeve dress embellished in green rhinestones and white beads. Dress has some issues on the arm pit . ( see imag...Category
1960s American Wedding Dresses
- 1980s Jacqueline de Ribes Deep Purple Taffeta One-Shoulder Cocktail Dress w RoseBy Jacqueline de RibesLocated in Gresham, OR1980s Jacqueline de Ribes Deep Purple Taffeta One-Shoulder Cocktail Dress w Roses: This documented Jacqueline de Ribes heavily boned, ruched, asymmetrical, ingeniously designed mi...Category
1980s French Cocktail Dresses
- 1970s Geoffrey Beene Red, Black, and Green Plaid Maxi DressBy Geoffrey Beene, Geoffrey Been BoutiqueLocated in Beverly Hills, CA1970s Geoffrey Beene Plaid maxi long sleeve dress with beautiful collar and large belt. color : red, black, green and white paten leather belt po...Category
1970s American Wedding Dresses
- Blue sequin dress with white star sequins pattern JC/DCBy JC DE CASTELBAJACLocated in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FRBlue sequin dress with white star sequins pattern . Fabric composition: 100% polyester. The back is plain polyester satin. Orange cotton ribbing on the neck-line,on the bottom edge a...Category
Early 2000s Indian Cocktail Dresses