Dolce & Gabbana Handbags
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Dolce & Gabbana handbags are defined by color and enthusiasm. With designs that present everything from brazen leopard prints to bold red patent leathers, these bags are anything but classic or conventional. A Dolce & Gabbana fan is typified by confident and eccentric tastes, and this popular brand knows that nothing enlivens an outfit more than a splash of flagrant accessories. So, expect only the latest, cutting edge, wildly trend-setting handbags, all crafted with the type of Italian inspiration that has led Dolce & Gabbana to dominate the wardrobes of Hollywood’s biggest names.
Behind the Brand
Dolce & Gabbana came to life in 1985 by the dual effort of Domencio Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, who worked together as assistants in a Milan atelier. Their first women’s ready-to-wear line held the spotlight at a “New Talents” fashion show organized by the Milano Collezioni. Their striking and almost audacious styles immediately launched Dolce & Gabbana into popularity. By 2000, the fashion-duo had opened up a flagship in Beverly Hills, California, thereby attracting the Hollywood crowd.
Their trademark bohemian and scattered styles have gained this brand a solid presence in the world of haute couture. Dolce & Gabbana designs appear regularly on the red carpet and are often adored by high profile celebrities such as Gisele Bundchen, Nicole Kidman, and Madonna. Over the years, these designers have expanded their merchandise to include menswear, couture, handbags, perfume, and small accessories like sunglasses.
Characteristics of Dolce & Gabbana Handbags
Dolce & Gabbana handbags are always a far cry from ordinary. The styles are characterized by loud designs, prominent hardware, and a spicy twist of color that keep Dolce & Gabbana accessories in the limelight. If you’re looking to purchase one of these luxury handbags, you will find yourself in a world of:
- Animal prints
- Patent leathers
- Decorative hardware
- Luxury prices
A Fetish for Animal Prints
Dolce & Gabbana love flirty, occasionally garish, animal prints; and this profound love for Serengeti-inspired luxury has manifested itself brilliantly in their handbags. It’s as if the 80’s exploded in your closet, only these 80’s fashions will cost you the price of a small cocaine empire. In tune with many past seasons, the Fall 2006 line is utterly booming with leopard prints set against both white leather trims and silver-tone hardware.
While these styles are a little daring for the holidays, exotic animal prints are ideal for resort collections. Liven up the Miami party scene or even the deck of your uncle’s depreciating yacht with the carnal excitement of a Dolce & Gabbana Zebra mini-tote.
Bright Patent Leathers
As if animal prints weren’t enough to grab the spotlight, Dolce & Gabbana also possess a crazed affection for bright patent leather. But make no mistake; when this Italian duo sets out to design the perfect winter bag, they manage to bring taste to an otherwise overstated material. The Patent Shopper Bag is a prime example of Dolce & Gabbana’s grace and ingenuity when bringing street fashion into the luxury light. Available in both red and black, this bag can make a difficult to accessorize color such as red seem like the showpiece of any fashion ensemble. It’s important to note that Dolce & Gabbana handbags are readily the focal piece of an outfit. These lively accessories can easily lift the spirit of any simple black dress, or transform jeans and a fitted sweater into sex-kitten appeal.
Decorative Hardware
You may think that buckles and clasps are just devices to hold your bag together. However, designers like Dolce & Gabbana have taken hardware to the next level by making silvery grommets and gold chains an asset to your modern handbag creation. Expect chain straps, large silver-tone clasps, and hanging charms this season. In fact, you can pretty much expect the liberal use of hardware for any upcoming season. Dolce & Gabbana believe that “less” is “more likely to get you ignored at a party”, but the superfluous presence of dangling metal will attract the paparazzi, as demonstrated by stars like Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan.
Luxury Prices
Lastly, Dolce & Gabbana handbags can cost up to the high thousands. Their clever craftsmanship and expensive materials, combined with one of the most prominent brand names in modern fashion history, completely justify the fact that you may need to refinance your home to afford a studded leather clutch.
Where to Purchase
These sensational handbags are available at any Dolce & Gabbana retailer as well as upscale department stores, such as Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. Remember to shop wisely, as purchasing brand name products from street or online vendors can yield unauthentic results.
Written by Ann Parkinson.
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