April 9, 2026 |
Stefano Gabbana has resigned from Dolce & Gabbana.
According to a recent Bloomberg report, the fashion mogul has resigned his position as chairman of the company and is considering alternative options for his 40 per cent stake in the brand. Gabbana, who founded the Italian luxury label along with Domenico Dolce, originally stepped down in December however the resignation has only just been reported. Since he left his post, Alfonso Dolce, Domenico’s brother, has taken over as chairman. The same report also states that the firm is set to appoint former Gucci CEO Stefano Cantino to the top job, although this has not yet been officially confirmed. Gabbana however, retains his creative control at the brand.
“As part of a natural evolution of its organisational structure and governance, the Dolce & Gabbana Group confirms that Stefano Gabbana has tendered his resignation, effective as of 1 January 2026, from his positions within Dolce & Gabbana Holding Srl, Dolce & Gabbana Trademarks Srl, and Dolce & Gabbana Srl,” the company said in a statement. “These resignations have no impact whatsoever on the creative activities carried out by Stefano Gabbana on behalf of the group.”
Founded in 1985, Dolce & Gabbana has become one of the fashion industry’s most beloved brands, establishing a sexy, unapologetic design language rooted in Italian sensibilities. Spanning womenswear, menswear, beauty and homewear, Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce have built a far-reaching empire that delivers luxurious theatrics in droves. Championed by the likes of Madonna, K-Pop star and former 10 Men cover boy Choi San and Beyoncé, Gabbana has built an indomitable legacy. We will await to see what this new chapter holds for both him and the brand.
Photography courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana.
