Arts & Entertainment
Stefano Gabbana tells critics upset over his Trump support to ‘go to hell’
the Italian designer has faced backlash for supporting the first lady
(Screenshot via YouTube.)
While some designers have publicly refused to dress Melania Trump, Stefano Gabbana wants people to know he is proud to outfit the first lady with his designs.
On Monday, the White House released its first official portrait of Trump sporting a black Dolce & Gabbana blazer. The gay Italian designer posted the photo to his Instagram captioned, “Beautiful” with the hashtags “DGWoman,” “MelaniaTrump” and “MadeInItaly.”
The comments were a mix of positive and negative with some expressing disappointment that Gabbana would post the photo.
“The LGBT community have been fighting so hard against these people for their rights. How can you. Unfollow, boycott,” one user wrote.
“So you have lost a follower, and worst, an admirer,” wrote another user. Gabbana responded, “‘I don’t care!! Really!”
Another user wrote that the post was “Disgusting” to which Gabbana replied with, “vai a cagare” which translates to “go to hell.”
Some users praised Gabbana for standing out in the fashion industry with one user writing, “Politics should have nothing to do with fashion.”
“Thank you for your beautiful designs and not succumbing to the political rhetoric and bullying,” another user commented.
In January, Gabbana faced backlash when he posted a photo of Trump wearing a Dolce & Gabbana dress calling her a “#DGwoman.”
“Sad when a gay designer doesn’t care about other groups being repressed,” one user commented.
Gabbana responded, “Dont call me gay please!! I’m a man!!! Who I love its my private life.”
The Capital Pride Alliance presented the 2026 Capital Pride Honors at “The Audacity Brunch: In Full Fuchsia” at the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. on Sunday, June 7.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
Out & About
Congressional Cemetery hosts Gays & Graves
Daylong Pride celebration blends history, remembrance, art and community
Historic Congressional Cemetery will host the second annual “Gays & Graves: A Big Gay Festival” on Sunday, June 14 at 11 a.m.
The event will feature pioneering activist Randy Wicker, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, and new public art installations and programs celebrating LGBTQ+ history. Gays & Graves is an official partner event of Capital Pride 2026.
This event is a daylong Pride celebration blending history, remembrance, art and community. Visitors can shop from LGBTQ+ and allied artists and makers, experience performances and interactive installations, and engage with programs exploring LGBTQ+ history and lived experience.
For more details, visit the cemetery’s website.
Baltimore Pride is underway, taking place from June 8-14.
The Pride Parade will be on Saturday, June 13 at 12 p.m. at Charles Street & North Avenue, followed by the Pride Block Party at 1 p.m. at Druid Hill Park. And then the Pride Festival will be held on Sunday, June 14 at 12 p.m. at Druid Hill Park.
There will be an array of additional events including: a fashion show, a “Suits and Sneakers” reception and a 5k race, among many other events.
For more details, visit Baltimore Pride’s website.
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