Gucci hired Sabato De Sarno as creative director. He has worked in the industry for nearly two decades after starting his career at Prada in 2005. He later moved to Dolce & Gabbana and joined Valentino in 2009, eventually becoming the fashion director overseeing men’s and women’s collections.
Marco Bizzarri, president and CEO of Gucci, said, “Having worked with a number of Italy’s most renowned luxury fashion houses, he brings with him a vast and relevant experience. I am certain that through Sabato’s deep understanding and appreciation for Gucci’s unique legacy, he will lead our creative teams with a distinctive vision that will help write this exciting next chapter, reinforcing the House’s fashion authority while capitalizing on its rich heritage.”
In November, Gucci announced that Alessandro Michele, who had been Gucci’s creative director since 2015, was stepping down. Sarno will debut his first runway collection for Gucci at Milan’s Women’s Fashion Week in September.
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