Dolce & Gabbana has confirmed that Stefano Gabbana has stepped down from his management positions in the Dolce & Gabbana group, but contrary to earlier reports, he has not ceased his creative activities.
“As part of a natural evolution of its organizational 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 on Friday.
“These resignations have no impact whatsoever on the creative activities carried out by Stefano Gabbana on behalf of the group,” the company added.
Dolce & Gabbana was co-founded in 1985 by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana and is still privately owned, with Stefano Gabbana holding a significant stake in the business. According to a Bloomberg report published in March 2026, the company is in talks with its lenders about its debt, as it is not immune to the downturn in the luxury market. “With regard to the debt position, the group has no statement to make at this time, as negotiations with the banks are still ongoing,” the company said Friday.
