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Dolce Vita

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Country: United States
Founded: 2001 2000s
Category: Footwear Bags Accessories
Related brands: Footwear brands founded in the 2000s Footwear brands from United States

Overview

Dolce Vita is an American footwear brand founded in 2001 in New York City's Lower East Side by Van Lamprou and Nick Lucio. Named after “la dolce vita” (“the sweet life”), an idea they conceived while studying in Italy, the brand focuses primarily on shoes. Its official mission is to create products that encourage individual self-expression and have a positive impact on society, with an emphasis on inclusivity, sustainability, and community contribution. The brand has continued to operate since its acquisition by Steve Madden in 2014.

Concept

At Dolce Vita, our mission is to create stylish, high-quality footwear that empowers individuals to express their unique identities while making a positive impact on the world.

Related brands

Parent brands and sub-brands, ordered by founding year.

Related brands: 2 brands
Founded: -

Year Brand Category Description

DV by Dolce Vita

Sub-brand

A diffusion line that brings the parent brand to a broader audience

DV by Dolce Vita is a diffusion line derived from the Dolce Vita brand family. It extends

DV by Dolce Vita is a diffusion line derived from the Dolce Vita brand family. It extends the parent brand’s designs to a broader customer base and is also described as “diffusion brand DV” in Steve Madden’s annual report. It is distributed under a brand name separate from Dolce Vita’s main line and continues to be sold as an independent product line at major retailers.

DV8

Sub-brand

A discontinued footwear line developed for younger consumers

DV8 was a footwear line developed within the Dolce Vita brand family. Major retailers at t

DV8 was a footwear line developed within the Dolce Vita brand family. Major retailers at the time introduced it as “DV8 by Dolce Vita” and positioned it as a new line from Dolce Vita. It offered independent design proposals for younger consumers, distinct from the parent brand’s core products. The brand continued after its acquisition by Steve Madden, but according to the company’s annual report, it ended in 2015.

- Sub-brand

DV by Dolce Vita

A diffusion line that brings the parent brand to a broader audience

DV by Dolce Vita is a diffusion line derived from the Dolce Vita brand family. It extends