Fashion Designer Stefano Gabbana Leaves Chairman Role at Luxury Brand

One of the co-founders behind the renowned Italian luxury fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana has left his chairman position, according to business documents filed with Milan’s chamber of commerce.

Stefano Gabbana, who helped establish the high-end fashion house, resigned from the chairman role this past January. Bloomberg first broke the story on April 10th, reporting that the designer is also exploring possibilities for his approximately 40 percent ownership share in the company as discussions with bank lenders approach.

Representatives for Dolce & Gabbana did not respond to requests for comment about Gabbana’s departure from the leadership position.