Stefano Gabbana, co-founder of Dolce & Gabbana, has stepped down from his role as chairman of the Italian fashion house, marking a new phase in the company’s corporate structure.

The decision, taken at the end of 2025 and made public in April 2026, comes amid internal reorganization and financial adjustments within the group.

The chairmanship now passes to Alfonso Dolce, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, reinforcing family control over the brand’s strategic direction.

Now, leadership consolidates under Alfonso Dolce, who has assumed the role of chairman at the start of 2026. The transition signals more than a change in title, it marks a potential evolution in structure, strategy, and ownership, with the possibility of new investors entering the picture.

As the maison steps into this new phase, the question lingers: what becomes of a house built on duality when it begins to move forward with a singular voice?

In all, the shift signals a new chapter for Dolce & Gabbana, as leadership evolves and the brand moves forward under Alfonso Dolce, with the industry watching closely for what comes next.