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To authenticate Dolce & Gabbana clothing, examine the tags. The neck tag on an authentic Dolce & Gabbana shirt, for example, will display the Italian luxury brand’s name crisply and cleanly in the correct font, which is an iteration of a bold and modern sans serif font called Futura.
The ampersand between the two surnames of the house’s founders will also be very crisp and is considerably smaller than the letters in the brand name. (Visiting the company's official website will be helpful when conducting a Dolce & Gabbana authenticity check, as you can find photos of genuine D&G clothing tags when you navigate to the site's clothing pages.)
There should be very little room around the ampersand between the “E” in Dolce and the “G” in Gabbana on the shirt’s tag. Additionally, the fabric used for the tag will feel substantial. A tag on a fake Dolce & Gabbana shirt will feel flimsy, and the material will feel cheap. The tag’s stitching on a genuine D&G shirt will be the same color as the tag itself so the stitches are not easily seen. The stitching on the tag and elsewhere on a fake piece of Dolce & Gabbana clothing will likely be sloppy and inconsistent. Authentic apparel created by Dolce & Gabbana will show signs of expert tailoring and meticulous craftsmanship.
Another indication of authenticity is sizing. Dolce & Gabbana typically uses Italian sizing. A garment allegedly produced by the brand that is indicative of U.S. sizing may be proof that the apparel is not authentic.
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The ampersand between the two surnames of the house’s founders will also be very crisp and is considerably smaller than the letters in the brand name. (Visiting the company's official website will be helpful when conducting a Dolce & Gabbana authenticity check, as you can find photos of genuine D&G clothing tags when you navigate to the site's clothing pages.)
There should be very little room around the ampersand between the “E” in Dolce and the “G” in Gabbana on the shirt’s tag. Additionally, the fabric used for the tag will feel substantial. A tag on a fake Dolce & Gabbana shirt will feel flimsy, and the material will feel cheap. The tag’s stitching on a genuine D&G shirt will be the same color as the tag itself so the stitches are not easily seen. The stitching on the tag and elsewhere on a fake piece of Dolce & Gabbana clothing will likely be sloppy and inconsistent. Authentic apparel created by Dolce & Gabbana will show signs of expert tailoring and meticulous craftsmanship.
Another indication of authenticity is sizing. Dolce & Gabbana typically uses Italian sizing. A garment allegedly produced by the brand that is indicative of U.S. sizing may be proof that the apparel is not authentic.
Find Dolce & Gabbana '90s dresses, shoes, shirts, bags and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 30, 2024
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Fits approx. : US 4-6 (small US 6) / UK 8-10 (small UK 10) / FR 36-38 (small FR 38) / IT 40-42 (small IT 42)
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Chest: 28-34"
Waist: 28-34"
Hips: 37-44"
Length: 61" with adjustable straps
Remark : for more help, please find hereunder the measurements of our display mannequin. The maxi dress fits right (though the cups aren't completely "filled"). Additionally, bear in mind that the fabric (built-in bra included) is a bit stretchy.
Display mannequin measurements :
Bust 80 cm (31.5 inches)
Waist 63.5 cm (25 inches)
Hips 83 cm (32.68 inches)
This item has been professionally cleaned, pressed & carefully inspected by a couture-trained seamstress before being sold.
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