{"id":14283,"date":"2026-04-11T02:45:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T09:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/?p=14283"},"modified":"2026-04-11T02:45:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T09:45:20","slug":"dolce-gabbana-co-founder-stefano-gabbana-quits-as-chairman-of-luxury-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/?p=14283","title":{"rendered":"Dolce &#038; Gabbana co-founder Stefano Gabbana quits as chairman of luxury brand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"main\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"hydrate-root sc-1ihz57b-0\" data-component=\"SupportNSCNative\" data-loading=\"lazy\" data-theme-name=\"independent\">\n<div data-theme-wrapper=\"true\" style=\"display:contents;color-scheme:inherit\">\n<aside class=\"sc-hez36s-0 dFpFuY\">\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-1 iBibVd\">\n<h3 data-testid=\"support-nsc-title\" class=\"sc-hez36s-2 iDdDhr\">Your support helps us to tell the story<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-8 juUDRT\">\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-13 cqPbFA\">\n<div class=\"sc-aja53j-0 rAFIl sc-hez36s-16 jZSKtc\">\n<div class=\"sc-aja53j-6 PdmgT\">\n<div data-testid=\"dropdown-with-gradient-collapsed-content-container\" class=\"sc-aja53j-5 eZqxmv\">\n<div>\n<div data-testid=\"dropdown-with-gradient-collapsed-content\" class=\"sc-aja53j-4 ldkrTV\">\n<div>\n<div data-testid=\"support-nsc-collapsed-content-tablet\" class=\"sc-hez36s-7 jAwgJl\">\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 cJuFfN\">From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. 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We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"sc-1uza6dc-1 jZvTVV\">Your support makes all the difference.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"sc-aja53j-1 keLMOw sc-aja53j-7 eMEmGu\"><span data-testid=\"dropdown-with-gradient-dropdown-tablet\" class=\"sc-aja53j-3 dHXFkr\"><span data-action-type=\"Read more\" class=\"sc-aja53j-2 gDeiQ\">Read more<\/span><svg class=\"sc-eaj12q-0 hUgQwJ sc-culv3z-0 eifaJK sc-a5wy94-0 hyKPon\"><use href=\"#ee6613da15642019\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Stefano Gabbana, co-founder of the iconic fashion house Dolce &amp; Gabbana, has stepped down as its chairman, though he will continue to steer the brand&#8217;s creative direction alongside Domenico Dolce. <\/p>\n<p>This move marks a significant shift for the luxury label, which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary.<\/p>\n<p>The 63-year-old designer will be succeeded by chief executive Alfonso Dolce, Domenico&#8217;s brother, effective from 1 January. Company filings indicate Gabbana informed the firm of his decision in December. <\/p>\n<p>While relinquishing the chairmanship, Gabbana is reportedly exploring options regarding his shareholding, underscoring his continued close involvement in the brand&#8217;s future trajectory.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-awdjp1-2 cbpRGD sc-awdjp1-3 image align-none\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cXcwgU\">\n<div data-gallery-length=\"3\" class=\"sc-awdjp1-0 eVWFol\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.the-independent.com\/2026\/04\/10\/11\/10111309-442c4bd0-cf45-45c7-8754-d0c13e74e444.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.the-independent.com\/2026\/04\/10\/11\/10111309-442c4bd0-cf45-45c7-8754-d0c13e74e444.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.the-independent.com\/2026\/04\/10\/11\/10111309-442c4bd0-cf45-45c7-8754-d0c13e74e444.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Stefano Gabbana (left) and Domenico Dolce accept applause at Milan Fashion Week, January 17, 2026\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE inline-gallery-btn\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-3 GbazC hgzWpY\">Stefano Gabbana (left) and Domenico Dolce accept applause at Milan Fashion Week, January 17, 2026<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 dnwdMd\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->Alamy\/PA<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>This transition occurs as the Milan-based powerhouse navigates a period of considerable expansion, moving beyond traditional runway shows into hospitality, interiors, and immersive brand experiences. <\/p>\n<p>Amidst these changes, industry reports suggest ongoing discussions with lenders and potential new investment, reflecting broader adjustments within the luxury sector to evolving global demand. The company has refrained from detailed comments on its financial standing.<\/p>\n<p>Established in Milan in 1985 by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, the brand rapidly gained renown for its bold, distinctly Italian vision of glamour. <\/p>\n<p>The duo became synonymous with a celebration of Mediterranean sensuality, characterised by corsetry, intricate lace, and dramatic black florals, drawing inspiration from Sicilian culture, Catholic iconography, and classic Italian cinema. Their distinctive aesthetic resonated internationally throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, playing a key role in defining an era of maximalist fashion.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DOankQxk_Rl\/embed\/captioned\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"sc-wn0aau-1 dZPXBi\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>A pivotal moment in their ascent was their association with Madonna, who famously wore their designs in the 1990s and commissioned them for her 1993 Girlie Show tour costumes. This collaboration solidified the label&#8217;s reputation for provocative, body-conscious designs and cemented its alignment with influential global pop culture. <\/p>\n<p>The house continues to maintain strong celebrity ties, dressing prominent figures across music, film, and entertainment, reinforcing its image as a purveyor of dramatic, statement-making fashion.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-awdjp1-2 cbpRGD sc-awdjp1-3 image align-none\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cXcwgU\">\n<div data-gallery-length=\"3\" class=\"sc-awdjp1-0 jdNSYp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.the-independent.com\/2026\/04\/10\/11\/10110454-a264fc47-c922-4d43-8ab1-be6885f85db0.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.the-independent.com\/2026\/04\/10\/11\/10110454-a264fc47-c922-4d43-8ab1-be6885f85db0.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.the-independent.com\/2026\/04\/10\/11\/10110454-a264fc47-c922-4d43-8ab1-be6885f85db0.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Madonna in a 2010s Dolce &amp; Gabbana advertisement (Alamy\/PA)\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE inline-gallery-btn\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-3 GbazC hgzWpY\">Madonna in a 2010s Dolce &amp; Gabbana advertisement (Alamy\/PA)<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 dnwdMd\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->Alamy\/PA<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Today, Dolce &amp; Gabbana&#8217;s extensive portfolio encompasses ready-to-wear, accessories, beauty products, and haute couture, with its Alta Moda and Alta Sartoria collections exemplifying the pinnacle of Italian design.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it&#8217;s investigating the financials of Elon Musk&#8217;s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, &#8216;The A Word&#8217;, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it. Your support makes all the difference. Read more Stefano Gabbana, co-founder of the iconic fashion house Dolce &amp; Gabbana, has stepped down as its chairman, though he will continue to steer the brand&#8217;s creative direction alongside Domenico Dolce. This move marks a significant shift for the luxury label, which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. The 63-year-old designer will be succeeded by chief executive Alfonso Dolce, Domenico&#8217;s brother, effective from 1 January. Company filings indicate Gabbana informed the firm of his decision in December. While relinquishing the chairmanship, Gabbana is reportedly exploring options regarding his shareholding, underscoring his continued close involvement in the brand&#8217;s future trajectory. Stefano Gabbana (left) and Domenico Dolce accept applause at Milan Fashion Week, January 17, 2026 (Alamy\/PA) This transition occurs as the Milan-based powerhouse navigates a period of considerable expansion, moving beyond traditional runway shows into hospitality, interiors, and immersive brand experiences. 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