Flip through the "inspiration" file that every designer keeps, and at some point you will find a picture of C.Z. Guest. Debutante, showgirl (briefly), model (painted nude by Diego Rivera), socialite, gardener, intimate of artists and writers; Guest had the kind of life that seems fiction, and the perfect patrician looks to illustrate it. She wore her designer clothes with thoroughbred elegance, keeping to simple lines, rich fabrics, and soft colors to suit her cool complexion. But perhaps what drew creative types to her most was Guest's down-to-earth personality, exemplified by her recent advice to would-be gardeners visiting her web site, "The most important thing is to enjoy yourself and have a good time."
The men couldn’t be more different. Stefano Gabbana is Northern, Domenico Dolce Southern; the first is outspoken, the second shy and easygoing. Yet they act like a unit, even completing each other’s sentences. A design duo and fashion powerhouse, Dolce & Gabbana’s Stefano and Domenico work in tandem on every aspect of their company. The men have been inseparable since the early ’80s, and the end of their romantic liaison did little to diminish their creative output or deep friendship. Their empire was founded in 1982, and still, to this day, is one of the strongest Italian fashion voices. You can spot the duo’s bold signature instantly: unabashedly sensual, proudly Mediterranean. The men’s collection, launched in 1990, is celebrating its milestone 20th anniversary
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