Extending their creativity to the cosmetics industry, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have turned to the Sicilian and Mediterranean roots of their brand for the range, modeled by Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson.

“We have been dreaming of Dolce & Gabbana make-up for years,” Stefano Gabbana said in emailed comments to Reuters.

“If it was the right time we don’t know … We have followed our instinct and we went on, also because it was a long time that we have been thinking about a make-up collection.”

Assisted by make-up artist Pat McGrath who has worked at their shows for more their 10 years, the designers say they were at the helm of every step in the making of the range.

“It was a studied and searched project, more than usual, because for us it was completely new and we wanted to do it very well,” Gabbana said, adding the lipstick was his favorite.

The designers are known for their use of gold embellishments and the line’s packaging has pure metal gold. Products include eyeshadow named “Guilty” or “Elegance” and lipsticks called “Drama” and “Devil.” Prices range from 21 euros ($26.33) to 49 euros.
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Source: By Marie-Louise Gumuchian, Reuters

la Rinascente offers a broad selection of prestigious brands for men, women and children as well as luxury accessories, cosmetics, lingerie and items for the home.

The flagship store is in Milan and features world-class brand names such as Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Fendi, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, Zegna, Chloe, Miu Miu, Marc Jacobs and etc.

In 2010, Rinascente generated revenues of €350 million.

“We will support the excellent work of the current management, making available our know-how in retailing, and creating the opportunity for Made in Italy brands to expand in profitable and fast growing new markets in Asia,” said Chief Executive Officer, Central Retail Corporation, Mr. Tos Chirathivat. “We are now building up a great new history for Thai retail industry. With this acquisition of la Rinascente, it makes Central Retail Corporation Ltd. truly entering to the world-class business leader in department store operator by expanding our three department store brands under Central Retail chain to totally four brands as following Central, ZEN, Robinson and la Rinascente. All department stores will reinforce our strengths both in Thailand and China.”