Models present creations from Italian designer duo Dolce & Gabbana's collection in a recent Hong Kong show. Photos Provided To China Daily

"People's attitude toward fashion is different here ... It (China) is a country with a new sense of fashion," Gabbana says.

He recalls that one of the male clients once wore a pajama from Alta Sartoria with flip-flops, which inspired a similar look in the show in Hong Kong.

"It's not something you need to be. It is just made for you. You are unique in the world. This kind of approach is very stimulating for us. Because it's new."

Gabbana also says work is not just work for the duo. It is a way for them to express their love and passion for life.

"We love life. We are two positive men. We express ourselves in our job. This is a Dolce & Gabbana world. It's not a job, it's a passion," he says.

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