Dolce & Gabbana

Founded in 1985 by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, the eponymous fashion house began as a Sicilian dream that quickly became a global sartorial spectacle. Renowned for its audacious blend of baroque excess and Mediterranean flamboyance, Dolce & Gabbana has spent decades dressing celebrities and the occasional eccentric royalty in its glamorous, often provocative creations. Key moments include their notorious “Wearing Milan” campaign, which attempted to define the city’s fashion landscape, and their scandalous missteps, like the 2018 "China’s Backwards" controversy, which had the fashion world clutching its pearls. With a valuation that flirts with the billions, the brand remains an icon of luxury despite its somewhat tumultuous history. Their designs have been awarded and revered yet tainted by several public feuds and social media debacles. Dolce & Gabbana's creative duo have proven adept at stoking both adoration and outrage with their larger-than-life fashion statements and occasional lapses in tact. As for leadership, Dolce & Gabbana still marches to the beat of its founders' drum, ensuring the brand’s controversial flair is as high-profile as its haute couture.