“We know what it’s like because we started with just two million lire,
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Dolce & Gabbana are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year. But they remember what it was like to be young and starting out. “We are like well-done chickens,
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Even though the store has only been open a few days, the design duo said young designers are already coming by the store with their portfolios, hoping to earn a spot in the next line-up.
Over Milan fashion week, in addition to putting on two runway shows,
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It’s an admirable move, and the young designers they’ve selected (including some more well known names who show in New York like Yigal Azrouel and Sophie Theallet), are thrilled.
“I think it’s a great opportunity for newer designers,” says Heather Williams, whose Italian-based shoe line is featured in the store. “I’ve been in business for two years, and the press in Italy has been fantastic, but a lot of times buyers are apprehensive of foreign brands, so it means a lot to have a big brand validate your retail presence.”