Dolce & Gabbana, a name synonymous with luxury fashion, has time and again faced controversies that question their moral and ethical standing in the global fashion industry. Despite the allure of their runway showcases, it's crucial to examine the negative impact of their actions and statements, which have frequently drawn criticism from diverse communities across the world. This petition calls for a ban on Dolce & Gabbana from participating in major fashion weeks, thereby sending a powerful message that the fashion industry stands for inclusivity, respect, and positive cultural representation.

In recent years, Dolce & Gabbana has been involved in a series of scandals that have marred their reputation. One of the more notable incidents occurred in 2018, when a series of racially insensitive advertisements offended the Chinese community and led to boycotts in one of the world's largest luxury markets. The brand’s inability to effectively mediate the situation and their co-founder Stefano Gabbana's damaging comments only deepened the backlash, illustrating a blatant disregard for cultural sensitivity and respect.

Moreover, Dolce & Gabbana has also come under fire for other controversies, including opposition to same-sex parenting and insensitive comments regarding IVF children. These incidents reflect a pattern of behavior that is not aligned with the values of diversity and acceptance that the fashion industry strives to embrace.

And now most recently, Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall/Winter 2026 menswear show, titled “The Portrait of Man,” featured casting that was overwhelmingly white, with no meaningful representation of darker-skinned models. This choice did not exist in a vacuum. The brand further framed the collection as a celebration of the “singular” identity of man, a statement that, when paired with the casting, reinforces an exclusionary and outdated narrative of masculinity that centers whiteness as the default.

By allowing Dolce & Gabbana to continue showcasing at prestigious fashion weeks, the industry inadvertently condones such behavior and fails to uphold the values it publicly espouses. Removing Dolce & Gabbana from these platforms not only holds the brand accountable for their actions but also sets a precedent for ethical behavior within the industry.

Fashion week is not merely a showcase of artistic expression; it is a celebration of cultural richness and diversity. It's a platform where brands have the opportunity to lead by example and promote ideologies of inclusivity, respect, and unity. Thus, it is imperative for the fashion community to stand firm against any form of discrimination and arrogance represented by brands like Dolce & Gabbana.

We urge the fashion councils and organizers of events like New York, Paris, Milan, and London Fashion Weeks to take this crucial step in ensuring their runways only feature brands committed to positive and inclusive values. By signing this petition, you are advocating for a more responsible and respectful fashion industry and ensuring the integrity of fashion weeks worldwide. Join us in this movement to make fashion a force for good by encouraging ethical practices and standing in solidarity with communities that deserve respect and fair representation.

When a brand with global influence presents whiteness as ‘universal’ and calls it singularity, it is no longer art—it is ideology.