David Beckham 'most influential man in fashion'

Reuters

ALWAYS IN STYLE: Dolce & Gabbana think David Beckham is one of the most influential people in men’s fashion.

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Dolce & Gabbana think David Beckham is one of the most influential people in men's fashion.

The Italian designers' menswear range is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary. Neither can believe they have been so successful in the industry, and believe teaming up with the soccer star in the late 90s really boosted their range.

"Before, it (men's fashion) was for social things, for gays, for eccentrics, for weirdos; it was a small market. David was the start, a hot, straight, family man with kids. He was such a big star and he gave the possibility to be fashionable to millions. He made it possible for men to approach fashion without fear. Men felt if he can do it, I can," Stefano Gabbana said.

The duo admits they wouldn't wear all the clothes they create, but say each piece has some of their personality in it. Both Stefano and Domenico Dolce design with their ideal man in mind, explaining they create looks they want to see men experimenting with.

"You see a little of us both in the collections," Stefano told British newspaper The Daily Telegraph.

"If it's a little V-neck, it's Domenico, if a round neck - Stefano; if it's sexy and tight it's Stefano, if it's oversized, it's Domenico. But it's not just 100% of what we like to wear. It's all about clothes we like to see on men. It's style, not fashion. There's a lot of British influence, too, because we have a fascination with unique people, with eccentric personal taste. The British have a wild, natural style. It's like it's in the blood, the same way for the Italian everything is perfect, English is the opposite."