DAYS OF OUR LIVES SPOILERS: PHILIP AND GABI’S EXPLOSIVE FASHION SHOWDOWN THREATENS TO TOPPLE TITAN EMPIRE

“You think because Titan owns Gabi Chic, you own ME?”

The fashion world of Salem is about to witness its most dramatic showdown yet as Gabi Hernandez DiMera confronts Philip Kiriakis over creative control of her beloved brand, Gabi Chic. What began as a corporate acquisition has evolved into a personal war that could have far-reaching consequences for both Titan Industries and everyone caught in the crossfire.

PHILIP’S CONTROL TACTICS PUSH GABI TO THE BREAKING POINT

For weeks, Philip has systematically undermined Gabi’s creative authority at Gabi Chic, rejecting her designs and marketing strategies under the guise of “streamlining operations.” The final straw comes when he vetoes her latest collection—a bold line inspired by her resilience through personal trauma—dismissing it as “too provocative” for Titan’s conservative image.

The rejection sends Gabi into a fury. As a self-made entrepreneur who rebuilt her brand after prison and personal betrayals, Philip’s micromanagement strikes at the heart of her identity. After weeks of having her creative vision stifled and being sidelined from key meetings, Gabi decides she’s had enough.

On May 1, Gabi storms into Philip’s office at Titan, unleashing months of pent-up frustration. She slams a rejected mood board onto his desk and makes it crystal clear—she won’t let a Kiriakis dictate her vision or erase her story. Philip, already under pressure from other threats, retaliates by threatening to dissolve Gabi Chic entirely unless she falls in line.

The confrontation turns deeply personal when Philip references Gabi’s past legal troubles, a low blow that only fuels her determination to reclaim control of her brand.

GABI RECRUITS BRADY TO ORCHESTRATE A TAKEOVER

Desperate to regain autonomy over her fashion line, Gabi makes a strategic move—approaching Brady Black for help. With his own history of clashing with Titan leadership, Brady becomes a sympathetic ally in Gabi’s fight against Philip.

“You know what it’s like to have Kiriakis men dictating your life,” Gabi tells Brady, referencing his past battles with Victor and Philip. Still harboring resentment over Philip’s role in his recent legal troubles, Brady agrees to help Gabi orchestrate what could amount to a boardroom coup—a move that threatens Titan’s hold on DiMera Enterprises.

What makes this alliance particularly dangerous for Philip is its timing. Gabi’s rebellion coincides with Xander Cook and Alex Kiriakis’ ongoing efforts to discredit Philip within Titan. With internal memos revealing his mismanagement of Gabi Chic and anonymous tips questioning his leadership capabilities, Philip finds himself fighting enemies on all sides.

PHILIP’S EMPIRE CRUMBLES UNDER MULTIPLE THREATS

Philip’s harsh stance against Gabi stems from his increasingly precarious position at Titan. With Xander and Alex conspiring to expose his forged letter claiming Victor Kiriakis’ inheritance, Philip views Gabi’s rebellion as yet another threat to his legitimacy.

“I’m surrounded by traitors,” he confides to Stephanie Johnson, alluding to Gabi’s defiance and Xander’s pending lawsuit. But his heavy-handed tactics risk alienating allies, including Brady, whose support he desperately needs.

The Gabi Chic conflict exposes deeper cracks in Titan’s post-Victor leadership. Xander’s lawyers are seizing on Philip’s handling of the brand to argue for his removal as co-CEO, while shareholders express mounting concerns over plummeting DiMera division revenues.

For Gabi, the chaos presents an unexpected opportunity: “Titan’s weakness is my strength,” she tells Brady, as they strategize a leveraged buyback of her company.

PERSONAL VENDETTAS COLLIDE WITH BUSINESS AMBITIONS

Beyond the boardroom, this feud has reignited old wounds. Gabi’s husband, Stefan DiMera, urges caution, fearing retaliation from the powerful Kiriakis family. But Gabi remains defiant: “I survived Clyde Weston and a murder conviction. Philip Kiriakis doesn’t scare me.”

Meanwhile, Stephanie Johnson’s loyalty to Philip wavers as she witnesses his increasingly ruthless tactics, suggesting possible romantic and professional realignments on the horizon.

As Salem’s corporate war intensifies, one question remains: Will Gabi successfully liberate her brand from Philip’s control, or will his empire crumble under the weight of its own corruption? Either way, the casualties will extend far beyond fashion designs and profit margins.

Will Brady’s involvement be the final nail in Philip’s corporate coffin? Can Gabi reclaim her creative autonomy without destroying everything she’s built? As pressure mounts from all sides, Philip may discover that his greatest threat isn’t from his family rivals, but from the fashion designer he tried to control.Retry