Italian fashion designer Domenico Dolce of Dolce & Gabbana has apologized for controversial comments he made opposing gay adoption and in-vitro fertilization, The Huffington Post reported.
"I've done some soul-searching," Dolce told Vogue. "I've talked to Stefano a lot about this. I realized my words were inappropriate, and I apologize." The designers, who are both openly gay, came under fire in March when Dolce told Italian magazine Panorama "we oppose gay adoptions" and "the only family is the traditional one."
The original comments immediately caused a backlash. Singer Elton John posted on Instagram, "Your archaic thinking is out of step with the times, just like your fashions. I shall never wear Dolce and Gabbana ever again. #BoycottDolceGabbana" .
Celebrity chef Art Smith, who has adopted four children with husband Jesus Salgueiro, hosted a pro-family benefit in Chicago in March as a response. At the time, he told Windy City Times, "Children come in our lives in all different ways. Children are loved, families are loved. Let's not define 'family'let's just love family."