Stefano Gabbana

Co-Founder & Creative Director, Dolce Gabbana Srl

Search every verified Stefano Gabbana interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a 2020 documentary, Stefano Gabbana discussed the relationship between fashion and celebrity, stating that "the most important thing is when we have a true relation" with a celebrity, distinguishing between contractual work and a personal friendship. He also commented on the brand's support for Melania Trump in 2017, which led to a social media boycott, and noted that Dolce & Gabbana responded with a campaign titled "boycott dolce gabbana" featuring white t-shirts and hashtags. Gabbana reflected on the brand's philosophy, saying "we love fashion and the people love the fashion" and that "the designer work for the customer." He described the essence of the brand as "ultraviolet and the sense of family," adding that through their clothes and campaigns, "you can feel food, you can feel art, love... you can feel the italian typical sense of life."