Dolce & Gabbana

Founded in Milan in 1982 by Domenico Dolce, a shy bearded Sicilian, and the Venetian Stefano Gabbana. Throughout the 1990s they expanded their operations into menswear and a popular youth line. A further division of their operations created a White Line for day-to-day basics, and a Black Line for fantasy goods.

In February 2005, they announced the end of their 19-year romantic liaison, although making clear the label is in no danger.