Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XXI

2004 • The readers of British Elle vote Dolce & Gabbana “Best International Designers” at the Elle Style Awards • Opening of the first Dolce & Gabbana boutique in Spain • D&G Dolce & Gabbana joins Citroën to create a limited edition of C3s and C3 Pluriels for an exclusive audience • Opening of Dolce & Gabbana women’s flagship store in Via della Spiga, Milan • Dolce & Gabbana receives the award “Premio Risultati 2004” for the company’s financial performance and its strategic positioning and development prospects 2005 • The first Dolce & Gabbana flagship store in China is opened in Hangzhou • Opening of multi-functional space for Dolce & Gabbana’s fashion shows and exhibitions in Milan: the Metropol, a historical cinema, has been completely renovated in all its splendour • Launch of the D&G Jewels line for men and women 2006 • Motorola Inc. and Dolce & Gabbana unveil the MOTORAZR V3i Dolce & Gabbana, following the huge success of the Limited Edition Motorola RAZR V3i by Dolce & Gabbana • For the 2006 World Cup, Dolce & Gabbana creates the uniforms for the Italian Football team • Publication of the book Fashion Album, a tribute to the famous photographers that have interpreted the Dolce & Gabbana style throughout the years • Dolce & Gabbana creates special outfits for Kylie Minogue for her Showgirl Homecoming Tour 2007 • Launch of Light Blue Pour Homme, with a campaign shot by Mario Testino and featuring British model David Gandy • International launch of Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men, with Matthew McConaughey as the face of the fragrance 2008 • Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme awarded the International Prize of the Perfume Academy for “Best Masculine Fragrance of the Year” • To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Il Giro d’Italia, the most important Italian cycling competition, Dolce & Gabbana designs its iconic symbol, the Pink Jersey 2009 • Launch of Dolce & Gabbana Make Up, the brand’s first colour cosmetics collection, with Scarlett Johansson starring in the campaign • Dolce & Gabbana designs a special edition Jalou handset for Sony Ericsson • Dolce & Gabbana presents Gold Edition, an exclusive line of sun and prescription glasses in limited edition 18-carat-gold • Dolce & Gabbana presents the new S/S 2010 advertising campaign featuring Madonna by Steven Klein 2010 • D&G announces the opening of the first flagship store in Moscow • Dolce & Gabbana and Madonna present MDG: the first sunglasses collection personally designed by the singer in collaboration with Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana • Dolce & Gabbana and Chelsea Football Club announce partnership • Dolce & Gabbana Spiga2, the first multi-brand store from Dolce & Gabbana, is unveiled. Young designers’ collections, personally handpicked by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, mix with the Dolce & Gabbana accessories collections • Announcement that football legend Lionel Messi will be wearing Dolce & Gabbana at all official occasions 2011 • Dolce & Gabbana creates the stage wardrobe for Kylie Minogue’s Les Folies Tour • Launch of Dolce & Gabbana Jewellery, the first collection of fine jewels 2012 • Launch of a new line of clothes and accessories for children • Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana present Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda: a collection of 73 one-of-a-kind looks • Recipients of prestigious “Designers of the Year” award at the GQMan of the Year 2012 ceremony, presented by long-time friend and muse Monica Bellucci 2013 • Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana visit Brazil for the first time to celebrate the opening of Sao Paulo boutique • First boutique on prestigious Fifth Avenue in New York • First ever children’s boutique opens in London • Martin Scorsese and Dolce & Gabbana celebrate iconic scents The One and The One for Men with an unforgettable short film, starring Matthew McConaughey and Scarlett Johansson 2014 • Introduction of the Martini Bistrot, a unique place to enjoy a meal inspired by true Sicilian tradition • First atelier for bespoke clothes is opened • Introduction of Dolce & Gabbana Skincare 2015 • Alta Sartoria Uomo, a tribute to the Italian craftsmanship and tailoring tradition, launches • Dolce & Gabbana opens its first boutique on African soil in Johannesburg, South Africa • Sophia Loren partners with Dolce & Gabbana, creating a lipstick dedicated to the iconic actress • Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana crown their deep love for Italian culture and opera by becoming founding supporters of Teatro alla Scala in Milan To see what Dolce & Gabbana have been up to lately, keep reading this issue. We’re honoured to share with you all the latest fashion and beauty news from the visionary duo.