Gustalla (RE), Italy
Dolce&Gabbana and Smeg have teamed up once again for the design of a special edition of the FAB28 refrigerator, transforming it into a work of art.
The two companies belong to two different creative sectors but are united by strong values and a tradition of “Made in Italy” excellence: sharing similar backgrounds rooted in the family and local territory, they have a deep respect for tradition and their creativity allows them to skillfully combine eras, different specialties, and sensibilities.
The result of this partnership is 100 new Fab28 Smeg refrigerator with unique Dolce&Gabbana styling.
Each refrigerator features images by Sicilian artists: lemons, the trinacria symbol, cart wheels, medieval knights and battle scenes – all distinctive elements of the poetic marionette theater and the Sicilian Cart as well as important aspects of the aesthetic of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana.
The themes developed for each product are embellished with classic floral motifs.
Expertise from the worlds of high fashion and design meet and merge to create unique refrigerators with captivating decoration that uncovers an Italian story.
Sicilian painters, highly skilled in the complex decorative arts and “treasures of the past,” turn refrigerators into unique interpretations of Sicilian folklore.
The results of passion, profound creativity and a sense of belonging to their land.
All their work is extremely recognizable and bears their personal touch.
All the creations of the Beviliacqua brothers are dominated by bright yellow, intense blue, emerald green, and deep black, representing the Sicilian sun, sea, hills, and the lava of Mount Etna.
The 100 exclusive refrigerators are the result of innovation and a meticulous eye for detail.
“Every piece is unique, but they all tell a story consistent with our brand identity. They might be kitchen appliances, but there’s something that is immediately identifiable as Dolce & Gabbana, from the Sicilian barrows to the Trinacria symbol to the marionettes to the Italian lemons and fruits,” Domenico Dolce explains.
“These are really the perfect collector’s pieces,” says Gabbana.
“And even though our companies are in different sectors, there are still similarities, like a passion for creativity and innovation, attention to quality and details, and, of course, a love of Italy and Italian-made products.”
Project: FAB28 refrigerator
Designers: Smeg SpA and Dolce&Gabbana
Manufacturer: Smeg SpA
