Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are two of the most famous names in fashion (not to be confused with Elton John and his hubby who are pictured above).
From Wikipedia:
Dolce & Gabbana is an Italian luxury industry fashion house. The company was founded in 1985 in Legnano by Italian designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana.
For about twenty-three years, they were also one of the world's most high-profile gay couples. They, however, do not support marriage equality, nor do they support gay families (or, children being raised by gay parents). They recently reiterated that position/stance to the dismay (and, even anger) of many gay folks (including gay stars).
From The Independent:
In an interview with Italian magazine Panorama they declared: “We oppose gay adoptions. The only family is the traditional one.”
Gabbana said: “The family is not a fad. In it there is a supernatural sense of belonging.”
Dolce meanwhile said children not born into a traditional family environment are “children of chemistry, synthetic children”.
When Elton John got this news, he was none too happy about it, to say the least.
From NBC News:
Sir Elton John on Sunday called for a boycott of the swank fashion house Dolce & Gabbana after the founders declared their opposition to same-sex marriage and gay adoptions in an interview with an Italian fashion magazine.
The British singer-songwriter, who has two children born via a surrogate, was especially annoyed at Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbano for their comments about the children of gay couples. They told the publication that kids who aren't born into traditional families are "children of chemistry."
John responded: "How dare you refer to my beautiful children as "synthetic." And shame on you for wagging your judgmental little fingers at IVF — a miracle that has allowed legions of loving people, both straight and gay, to fulfill their dream of having children."
The boycott was quickly supported by other celebs, including tennis star Martina Navratilova and musician Courtney Love, who said they were dumping their D&G clothes.
The company released a (additional) statement about the issue late Sunday.
"We believe firmly in democracy and we think freedom of expression is essential for that. We talked about our way of looking at the world, but it was not our intention to express a judgement on other people's choices. We believe in freedom and love."
via NBC News