It's not easy to circumscribe the Dolce & Gabbana universe within a definition. A world made up of sensations, traditions, culture and a Mediterranean nature.

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have made a trademark of their surnames which is known throughout the world, easily recognizable thanks to its glamour and great versatility.

Dolce and Gabbana Factory Outlet
Santa Maddalena 49, Plan dell Isola, Incisa in Val d'Arno, Tuscany, Italy
Telephone No: +39 055 83311 City: Florence, where else but wonderful Italy

This series of Factory Outlets including the Dolce & Gabbana Timberland Factory Outlet are presented by Alessandro Sorbello, freelance travel writer, editor and producer. The Dolce and Gabbana outlet is housed in a beautiful white building that stands on its own, but even so, it can be hard to spot. The store was peaceful and quiet when we visited certainly a welcome contrast to the Mall. The shop assistants are helpful and friendly, and there is plenty of stock to choose from. Looking for accommodation in Tuscany

How to find it - It's around a 30 minute drive out of Florence on the A1. Exit at Valdarno and then continue on the SS69. Before you get to the Mall you will see signs for Fendi where you can fork off to the left. Turn left at the fork and follow signs for the Fendi outlet until you reach the fork in the road, where you will then see Dolce and Gabbana on the corner. It is very badly signposted so keep your eyes peeled for a stately white building that has a fence around it. Other Factory Outlets in the Area

Two Designers who have known how to make a flag out of their Italian character. Two Designers who have known how to interpret and impose their sensual and unique style on a world-wide basis.

Two young Designers who address themselves to young people and who draw inspiration from them.

Two Designers adored by the Hollywood stars who have made the duo their favorites: two Designers who dress all of the rock stars of the moment and who have elected them as their unquestionable leaders.

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The Dolce & Gabbana woman is strong: she likes herself and knows she is liked. A cosmopolitan woman who has toured the world but who doesn't forget her roots.

A woman who indifferently wears extremely sexy gupires or bras that can be seen under sheer clothes, contrasting them with the very masculine pinstripe suits complete with tie and white shirt or a men's vest. She always wears very high heels which, in any case, give her both an extremely feminine and sexy way of walking and unmistakable posture.

She loves that so masculine cap imported from Sicily and the rosary of the first Communion which she wears as a necklace. She can indifferently be a manager, wife, mother or lover but she is always - and in whatever case - thoroughly a woman.

And the same is true for the man. At his ease, he dresses for himself, a little hedonistic he pays considerable attention to details. He loves everything that doesn't schematize him. He's free and he's successful.

He can go to the office wearing an impeccable pinstripe suit or equally with worn out jeans and blazer. He's a man who lays down the rules, he's not subjected to them. Exuding charisma, he imposes his traditions by wearing the cap, the waistcoat and the timeless white T-shirt vest.

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