Sabato de Sarno: The creative director leaves Gucci

Gucci has announced that creative director Sabato de Sarno (41) leaves the fashion house. The upcoming Gucci show in Milan is to be presented by an in-house team, it is said.

Almost exactly two years ago, Sabato de Sarno was announced as the successor to fashion designer Alessandro Michele (52), the long -time creative director of the brand, who is now working for Valentino. “I would like to express my deep gratitude for his passion and commitment to Gucci,” Stefano Cantino, CEO from Gucci, is now quoted. “I very much appreciate that he has recognized the art of craftsmanship and the legacy of Gucci with so much commitment.”

Francesca Bellettini von Kering, the parent company of Gucci, said: “Thank you Sabato sincerely for his loyalty and professionalism. I am proud of the work that has been done to further strengthen the basics of Gucci. Stefano and the new artistic direction become continue to build on it and lead Gucci to a new leadership role in fashion and sustainable growth. “

De Sarno, born in Naples, started his career in 2005 at Prada. He later worked for Dolce & Gabbana and Valentino. His first of a total of seven collections for the Italian luxury brand Gucci was presented at the Milan fashion week in September 2023.

De Sarno’s exit at Gucci is a long list of farewells in the fashion houses in the recent times, including Kim Jones’ (51) departure from Dior, Hedi Slimane (56) left Celine, Matthieu Blazy (40) The label Bottega Venta , John Galliano (64) Maison Margiela and Virginie Viad (62) Chanel.