Italians know that what matters is style, not fashion. Italian style does not have social or age boundaries.

DOLCE & Gabbana is like my and Domenico Dolce's child. The editing of a collection before a show is a tough call, as we would like to show everything!

The fashion industry now has a direct relationship with its customers. Thanks to things like Twitter, ideas can be shared and circulated.

Fashion takes its inspiration from society and everyday life, which is the same for everyone, and this is perhaps the reason why certain elements recur.

Luxury is not a static concept, but it shapes and changes with society. Now somebody who might not have the time to come to one of our boutiques can shop online.

What the fashion system says and what the fashion customer says are really two different things.

Italians know that what matters is style, not fashion. Italian style does not have social or age boundaries.