March 2025
Dolce&Gabbana and Humanitas
A collaboration in support of science
Since 2019, Dolce&Gabbana and Humanitas have launched a series of initiatives aimed at promoting the study, research, advocacy, and awareness of scientific topics.
The shared commitment and common values between Dolce&Gabbana and Humanitas have laid the foundation for a lasting partnership that continues to inspire scientific initiatives.
2019
HUMANITAS UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Believing in the importance of education and wanting to support the development of young talent, Dolce&Gabbana is offering scholarships to outstanding students at the MedTec School. This innovative degree program at Humanitas University combines medical expertise with the latest engineering technologies, in collaboration with Politecnico di Milano.
2020
CORONAVIRUS: TOGETHER FOR RESEARCH
Dolce&Gabbana is contributing to the fight against the Coronavirus by making a donation to Humanitas University, supporting a study led by Professor Mantovani aimed at understanding the immune system’s response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The research is conducted in collaboration with virologists Elisa Vicenzi and Massimo Clementi from the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University. The goal is to lay the groundwork for the development of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, helping to address a global issue.
2020
AMORE FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Dolce&Gabbana continues its support for scientific research in partnership with Humanitas University through the ‘AMORE for SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH’ project. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the iconic Devotion bag on the Dolce&Gabbana online store—featured in an advertising campaign with actress Sofia Vergara—will be donated to this important cause.
2020
#DGFATTOINCASA
The #DGFATTOINCASA project conveys a message of solidarity and connection, reflecting the brand’s deep Italian roots. Artists and artisans share personal content filmed on their smartphones, showcasing their creations and celebrating the beauty and craftsmanship of Made in Italy. This initiative also supports the ‘AMORE for SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH’ project in collaboration with Humanitas University. Featuring contributions from artists like Sofia Vergara, Helen Mirren, Davido, Bianca Balti, and Tiziano Ferro, the project is further backed by Intesa Sanpaolo through the crowdfunding platform Forfunding.it.
DOLCE&GABBANA AND DAVIDO AGAINST COVID-19
As part of the ‘AMORE for SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH’ project, singer Davido also contributes by releasing the music video for his song “D&G”.
2020
FASHION SHOW AT HUMANITAS UNIVERSITY
Humanitas University in Milan hosts the Dolce&Gabbana Men’s Spring Summer 2021 Fashion Show, accompanied by a musical performance by Il Volo. The event strengthens the connection with Humanitas’ center of excellence.
2021
DOLCE&GABBANA LOVE FOR OTHERS
In 2021, Dolce&Gabbana created the “Love for Others” t-shirt, a special edition given to the volunteers and staff at Humanitas who played a key role in the Covid-19 vaccination campaign, as a gesture of gratitude for their dedication. The t-shirts were also available for purchase on Humanitas’ digital platforms in exchange for a donation. In January 2025, the t-shirt made a return as a symbol of solidarity, showing support not only for those who suffer but also for those working tirelessly to find new therapeutic and surgical solutions.
2022
HUMANITAS UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Dolce&Gabbana reaffirms its commitment to Humanitas University. In 2023, the scholarship provided through the project was awarded to a young Afghan medical student. Thanks to the support of Dolce&Gabbana and Humanitas, she can continue her education in Italy and enroll in the third-year courses at the University’s Faculty of Medicine.
2023
A VISIT TO THE MUSEO DEL NOVECENTO
The worlds of fashion and art come together to create a new charitable initiative: Dolce&Gabbana and Humanitas organize an exclusive, private tour of the Museo del Novecento in the heart of Milan, in support of scientific research.
2024
‘FROM THE HEART TO THE HANDS: DOLCE&GABBANA’ EXHIBIT TOUR
To further strengthen its support and partnership with the Fondazione Humanitas per la Ricerca, Dolce&Gabbana organizes a special tour of the ‘From the Heart to the Hands: Dolce&Gabbana’ exhibition, followed by an aperitif at Palazzo Reale.
2024
CHARITY DINNER
Dolce&Gabbana hosts a Charity Dinner in collaboration with Fondazione Humanitas per la Ricerca at DG Martini. An auction, conducted by Giacomo Poretti of the Italian comedic trio “Aldo, Giovanni, and Giacomo,” helped raise funds to support early diagnosis studies and the development of innovative therapies at the Humanitas Foundation for Research.
2025
A COMMITMENT TO RESEARCH
Dolce&Gabbana supports ovarian cancer research with a donation to the Humanitas Foundation for Research.