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Stefano Gabbana Resigns as Dolce & Gabbana Chairman Amid Debt Restructuring

4/10/2026

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Stefano Gabbana has resigned as chairman of Dolce & Gabbana, effective January 1, 2026, and will stay in a creative role.
Alfonso Dolce, brother of co-founder Domenico Dolce, has taken over as chairman.
Gabbana is weighing options for his 40% stake as Dolce & Gabbana negotiates a restructuring of about €450 million in debt and seeks up to €150 million in new funding, plus asset sales to boost liquidity.

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Stefano Gabbana has resigned as chairman of Dolce & Gabbana, effective January 1, 2026, and will stay in a creative role.
Alfonso Dolce, brother of co-founder Domenico Dolce, has taken over as chairman.
Gabbana is weighing options for his 40% stake as Dolce & Gabbana negotiates a restructuring of about €450 million in debt and seeks up to €150 million in new funding, plus asset sales to boost liquidity.