Dolce & Gabbana co-founder steps down as chair
The bold and sensual fashion house has been struggling with debt amidst a slowdown in global luxury spending.
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""It's no secret that the brand is in significant debt.""
— Priya Raj , Other
""Even in a market obsessed with quiet luxury, their sexy Sicilian vibe has outlasted trends, and they've built a cult following for it.""
— Priya Raj , Other
""So the problem isn't with the designs at all, rather in the financial running of the business. They clearly need some outside help.""
— Priya Raj , Other
"a natural evolution of its organizational structure and governance."
— Domenico Dolce , Executive
"The resignations have no impact on the creative activities carried out for the group by Stefano Gabbana."
— Stefano Gabbana , Executive
"as part of a natural process of organisational and governance evolution"
— Stefano Gabbana , Executive
"These resignations have no impact whatsoever on the creative activities carried out by Stefano Gabbana on behalf of the group."
— Domenico Dolce , Executive
"These resignations have no impact whatsoever on the creative activities carried out by Stefano Gabbana on behalf of the group."
— Domenico Dolce , Executive
Key People
Chief Executive and newly appointed chair of Dolce & Gabbana.
Bella Hadid is a celebrity model who condemned the brand on social media.
Co-founder of the Italian luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana.
Fedele Usai is a former Managing Director at Dolce & Gabbana who recently joined French luxury group Kering.
Madonna is a seven-time Grammy winner and pop star releasing a new album.
Priya Raj is a fashion expert providing commentary on the brand's status.
Stefano Cantino is the former chief executive of Gucci and is reportedly being considered for a senior leadership role at Dolce & Gabbana.
Stefano Gabbana is a co-founder of the luxury fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana.
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The bold and sensual fashion house has been struggling with debt amidst a slowdown in global luxury spending.
Stefano Gabbana resigned as chairman of Dolce & Gabbana, effective January 1, 2026, but will continue in his creative role. The company is seeking €150 million in new funding as part of a broader refinancing of its €450 million debt.
Stefano Gabbana, co-founder of Dolce & Gabbana, stepped down as chair in January. The company is considering options for his 40% stake amid negotiations for €150 million in new funding to refinance €450 million of debt.
Stefano Gabbana resigned from his roles at Dolce & Gabbana effective January 1, 2026, as part of a natural evolution of its organizational structure. He will continue his creative activities for the group.
Stefano Gabbana, co-founder of Dolce & Gabbana, stepped down as chairman but remains in his creative capacity. The company is considering options for his 40% stake amid refinancing talks.
Stefano Gabbana resigned as chair of Dolce & Gabbana effective January 1, 2026, as part of a natural evolution of its organizational structure. He will continue his creative activities for the group.
Stefano Gabbana resigned as chairman of Dolce & Gabbana, effective January 1, 2026, amid €450 million debt refinancing talks. Alfonso Dolce, Domenico's brother, has taken over as chairman. Gabbana remains involved in the brand's creative direction.
Stefano Gabbana resigned as chairman of Dolce & Gabbana, effective January 1, 2026. Alfonso Dolce, Domenico's brother, has taken over as chief executive. Gabbana remains involved in the brand's creative direction. The company is also considering options for his 40% stake amid €450 million debt negotiations.
Stefano Gabbana resigned as chairman of Dolce & Gabbana on January 1, 2026, as part of a natural evolution of the company's governance. He remains involved in the brand's creative direction. The company is also considering options for his 40% stake amid €450 million debt negotiations.
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