Trending Now - Stefano Gabbana Resigns as Chairman of Dolce & Gabbana

WHO:

ABC News - Stefano Gabbana, co-founder of Dolce & Gabbana

Bloomberg.com - Domenico Dolce, co-founder of Dolce & Gabbana

Bloomberg.com - Alfonso Dolce, current CEO of Dolce & Gabbana

WHAT:

US Magazine - Gabbana's resignation was announced on Friday, April 10th, 2026.

US Magazine - Gabbana stated that he will not be leaving the atelier altogether as he is still involved in stitching together the brand's creative vision.

BBC - Dolce & Gabbana stated, "With regard to the debt position, the group has no statement to make at this time, as negotiations with the banks are still ongoing."

ABC News - Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as chairman of Dolce & Gabbana.

Bloomberg.com - Gabbana is considering options for his stake in the company ahead of negotiations with its bank lenders.

Bloomberg.com - Gabbana resigned as chairman in December 2025.

WHERE:

Bloomberg.com - Dolce & Gabbana, an Italian fashion company.

WHEN:

Bloomberg.com - Gabbana stepped down as chairman in December 2025.

Bloomberg.com - Alfonso Dolce took over as chairman in January 2026.

WHY:

Bloomberg.com - Gabbana's resignation is linked to upcoming negotiations with bank lenders.

HOW:

Bloomberg.com - Gabbana's resignation was documented in an Italian corporate filing.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 03:48 UTC)

Gabbana's resignation was announced on Friday. He clarified that he will not be leaving the atelier entirely, as he remains involved in stitching together the brand's creative vision. This decision marks a significant change for the fashion house as it moves forward.

(UPDATED April 10, 2026 21:11 UTC)

Dolce & Gabbana announced that they have no statement to make regarding their debt position as negotiations with the banks are still ongoing. The statement was released at 17:18 UTC by the BBC. This update comes as the fashion house continues to navigate its financial challenges.

(UPDATED April 10, 2026 17:19 UTC)

Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as chairman of Dolce & Gabbana, a move that was officially recorded in an Italian corporate filing. His resignation, which took effect in December 20th25, is connected to upcoming negotiations with the company's bank lenders, as Gabbana is now considering options for his stake in the fashion brand. Alfonso Dolce assumed the role of chairman in January 20th26, following Gabbana's departure.