Stefano Gabbana Steps Down as Chairman at Dolce & Gabbana
After much speculation, it has been confirmed that Stefano Gabbana, co-founder of Dolce & Gabbana, has stepped down from his role as chairman of the Italian fashion house and its controlling holding company. The group stated that “the resignations have no impact on the creative activities carried out for the group by Stefano Gabbana.” Chief Executive Alfonso Dolce, the brother of co-founder Domenico Dolce, has been appointed as the new chair, according to a company filing with the Milan Chamber of Commerce. The company’s lenders are seeking a cash injection of up to 150 million euros as part of a broader 450 million euro ($526 million) debt refinancing. [Reuters]
Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce (Photo by Venturelli/Getty Images for Dolce&Gabbana)
Dior Heads to LA for Cruise 2027 Show
Dior has revealed the venue for Jonathan Anderson debut cruise 2027 show, set to take place in Los Angeles on May 13. The collection will be presented at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, against the backdrop of its new wing designed by Pritzker Prize–winning Swiss architect Peter Zumthor. Luxury brands continue to focus on the US market, with Gucci and Louis Vuitton set to unveil their cruise 2027 collections in New York City on May 16 and May 20, respectively. [WWD]
The 2026 Fashion Trust U.S Award Winners
Fashion Trust U.S., the nonprofit dedicated to supporting U.S.-based design talent, revealed its 2026 winners at its fourth annual awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Tuesday night. Hosted by comedian and actress Ego Nwodim at Nya Studios, Tory Burch was named Designer of the Year, while Michèle Lamy received the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Ready-to-Wear Award went to Zane Li of Lii. Marcelle Barbosa of Amaramara, a graduate of Parsons School of Design at The New School, received the Graduate Award. The Accessories Award went to Andrea Marron, while Mexican fine jewelry designer Josefina Baillères, took home the Jewelry Award. The Sustainability Award was awarded to Maxwell Osborne and Kristy Chen of anOnlyChild. In partnership with Type One Ventures, Deborah Won of Pisces Rising received the Future Form Award.
Kristy Chen, Zane Li, Josefina Baillères, Skye Hankey, Marcelli Barbosa, Deborah Won and Andrea Marron (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Fashion Trust US)
Chiho Omae Tapped as Global Creative Makeup Artist at Merit
MERIT Beauty has appointed Chiho Omae as Global Creative Makeup Artist. Omae has worked with the brand since 2022 and said, “Before I ever worked on a Merit campaign, I remember coming across one of their Instagram posts and sensing that the concept spoke to my own approach to makeup. Over the past five years, I’ve had the privilege of growing alongside the brand, refining my artistry through its products and shared philosophy. As Global Creative Makeup Artist, I look forward to continuing to create looks that feel effortless yet elevated.” [Merit]
Ethan James Green Hosts Giulio Noccesi’s First Solo Show in New York
Ethan James Green is hosting artist Giulio Noccesi’s first solo exhibition at his gallery, New York Life Gallery. “I was initially drawn to his work because of the world he creates, with an original approach to figuration set against Italian landscapes,” Green said. “Giulio is an artist who looks to history while creating something new.” The exhibition is on view through May 22 at 167–169 Canal St, 5th Floor, New York.
Makeup Artist Jamal Scott on How Skin Tells the Story
“When I create a look, it always starts with the person. Sometimes the character, sometimes both,” says Jamal Scott, our next Behind the Image creative. Based between New York City and Paris, Scott’s introduction to beauty began with his grandmother, shaping a practice rooted in instinct and individuality. Today, Jamal Scott, has worked with some of fashion’s biggest names, including Irina Shayk, Mona Tougaard, Anok Yai, and musician Doechii, alongside leading brands like Mugler and Zara. Click here to read the interview.
Stylist Ronnie Hart on Instinct and Shaping A New Era of Pop Stars
There is a gut feeling behind stylist Ronnie Hart’s work, an understanding of how an image can shift perception in an instant. Securing his first internship through Craigslist, he entered the editorial world at V Magazine, before moving on to CR Fashion Book under Carine Roitfeld. “One of the most important things she taught me is that everyone should feel like they are wearing a T-shirt, even when they are in something complicated or uncomfortable. People are at their best when they feel at ease,” says Hart. Fast forward to today, his client list includes some of the world’s biggest musicians, from Anitta and Sabrina Carpenter to a close collaboration with Tyla. Don’t miss this exclusive interview here.
MDC Selects: These New Faces Are Acrobats, Environmentalists, and Trilingual
Meet the new faces of the week and find out how they got scouted and which one of them is trilingual here.
