Stefano Gabbana Quotes


We don't think only men can be powerful and strong. Behind the heads of the Mafia, the leaders of culture, there are always very strong women. European culture is a matriarchy, especially in the south. The women have a lot of power.


Citations

Gabbana, Stefano. Interview by Simon Hattenstone. "Dolce & Gabbana: 'We don't think only men can be powerful and strong'." The Guardian, Guardian News & Media, 29 Jan. 2011.

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Stefano Gabbana
Stefano Gabbana
  • Born: November 14, 1962
  • Nationality: Italian
  • Profession: Fashion Designer

Stefano Gabbana is a fashion designer and, along with Domenico Dolce, the co-founder of the Dolce & Gabbana luxury fashion house.