How Dolce & Gabbana Has Developed Into One of the Top Lifestyle Brands in the World

Published
03/24/2022

When you think about high-end luxury fashion houses, Dolce & Gabbana is certainly one of the first brands most people think of. From its beginnings at the Milano Collezioni's fashion show in 1985 through the latest Fashion Week runway shows around the world, the Dolce & Gabbana brand continues to wow audiences by continually evolving and sharing new visions of what modern high-end luxury entails.

While Dolce & Gabbana will always be known and admired as luxury fashion designers, the brand has evolved into so much more than that. By collaborating with other companies and thinking outside the box, the Italian brand has expanded its reach. In fact, it is quickly becoming recognized as a high-end lifestyle brand that discerning consumers are happy to incorporate into all aspects of their lives. Here are several of Dolce & Gabbana's latest forays and collaborations that are generating talk and making an impression around the world.

Bring Style Into Your Kitchen

Imagine walking into your kitchen and brewing your coffee with a beautiful work of art. If this scenario appeals to you, you're in luck. The well-respected Italian appliance brand, Smeg, has partnered with Dolce & Gabbana to create a wide range of bold, colorful kitchen appliances that are as useful as they are beautiful.

The product line, called "Sicily Is My Love," features appliances adorned with reproductions of hand-painted creations by artists and craftsmen in and around Sicily. Decorated with motifs ranging from red cherries to cheery lemons to prickly pears, the line includes not only coffee makers but also mixers, tea kettles, toasters, blenders, and even juicers.

Make a Statement With Home Furnishings

Dolce & Gabbana recently launched "Casa," an innovative and exciting lifestyle brand that offers home furnishings that are far from ordinary. Each piece exudes Italian craftsmanship and tradition while featuring a Dolce & Gabbana signature motif. There is something for everyone, with distinct lines that include the Zebra Collection, Blu Mediterraneo, Carretto Siciliano Collection, and the Leopard Collection.

As one might expect, the pieces of the Casa line are bold statement pieces that also manage to feel whimsical. The collection includes a wide range of pieces, including everything from cushions, blankets, trays, and candles to dinnerware, glassware, flatware, and pitchers.

Enjoy Beauty in Your Food and Drink

Imagine chocolate that is as beautiful as it is delicious. That's what you get from the collaboration between Baci® Perugina® and Dolce & Gabbana. The special edition chocolates combine hazelnut, lemon, and cocoa with a white chocolate coating to create an explosion of flavor in every bite. To add to the experience, the chocolates are exquisitely packaged with beautiful foil and packaging designed by Dolce & Gabbana. So whether you want to enjoy this luxury yourself or impress someone with a delicious gift, the chocolate treats are sure to satisfy even the most discerning of palates.

In another collaboration, Dolce & Gabbana has paired up with Italian winemaker Donnafugata to create a line of signature wines. The winemaker and the fashion house have something in common in that they share a love and passion for Sicily. They also value artisanship, hard work, and attention to detail. The wines, which celebrate Sicilian culture, include red, white, and rosé options.

If a martini is more your style, you're in luck. A partnership between Dolce & Gabbana and Bacardi’s vermouth brand Martini has produced a co-branded drink named Martini Gold by Dolce & Gabbana. The top-shelf liquor celebrates the Italian lifestyle and is beautifully presented in an ornate yet tasteful gold bottle and black box.

The Dolce & Gabbana brand has been going strong for more than 35 years. From establishing itself as a leader in the fashion world to expanding its reach into the lifestyle arena, the world is eager to see what's next for this top Italian brand.