Essentially, Hefner wanted to turn the company he founded into something like a Dolce and Gabbana, but with an edgier reputation.

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Dolce and Gabbana found their business back in court in late 2012.

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In addition to the fines, both Dolce and Gabbana face prison sentences of up to five years in a separate criminal trial related to the same business.

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Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana and Diesel Jeans mogul Renzo Rosso also moved into 10-figure net worth territory.

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Dolce, 54, and Gabbana, 50, have denied any wrongdoing.

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