Dolce and Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana has appointed former Gucci chief executive officer Stefano Cantino as co-CEO, as the luxury brand continues to evolve its leadership structure.

Stefano Gabbana, co-founder of Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, has stepped down as chairman and is reportedly exploring options for his stake in the business ahead of upcoming negotiations with lenders.

Italian luxury label Dolce & Gabbana has pledged to go fur free this year.

Dolce & Gabbana has successfully defended a claim for unfair dismissal and race discrimination brought by one of its former employees, which lawyers have suggested could set a precedent for the Italian fashion house.

Dolce & Gabbana’s most recent scandal, caused by a culturally insensitive advertising campaign, has harmed its business in China. Drapers investigates whether the damage can be reversed and what lessons can be learned.

Several large Chinese etailers have pulled Dolce & Gabbana products from their platforms as the fallout continues from its controversial advertising campaign.