Must Read: Stefano Gabbana Isn't Exiting Dolce & Gabbana, Jo Malone Responds to Estée Lauder Companies Lawsuit
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Stefano Gabbana Isn't Exiting Dolce & Gabbana Stefano Gabbana has stepped down from his management positions in the Dolce & Gabbana group, but contrary to earlier reports, he has not ceased his creative activities. Effective as of Jan. 1, 2026, Gabbana has resigned from his positions within Dolce & Gabbana Holding Srl, Dolce & Gabbana Trademarks Srl and Dolce & Gabbana Srl, the company clarified. { Vogue Business /paywalled} Jo Malone Responds to Estée Lauder Companies Lawsuit Estée Lauder Companies issued high court proceedings against Jo Malone and Zara U.K. for using Malone's name on certain products, and now Malone has responded via an Instagram video . Malone explains her side of the story, noting that her professional relationship with Zara began seven years ago and that they have gone "above and beyond" to ensure the fragrances they collaborated on were clearly from Malone, the ...