Sabato De Sarno Bids Farewell to Gucci After Two Years as Creative Director
After two years at the helm of Gucci’s creative direction, Sabato De Sarno is stepping down from his role. As reported by Vogue Business, the luxury fashion house announced the news in a brief statement, revealing that the upcoming Fall/Winter 2025 runway show at Milan Fashion Week will be led by the Gucci design studio.
“I would like to express my deep gratitude to Sabato for his passion and dedication to Gucci,” said Stefano Cantino, CEO of Gucci, in a statement. “I sincerely appreciate how he honoured Gucci’s craftsmanship and heritage with such commitment.”
De Sarno’s departure marks the end of an era for Gucci, but the brand’s leadership is confident in the future. “I sincerely thank Sabato for his loyalty and professionalism,” added Francesca Bellettini, deputy CEO of Gucci’s parent company, Kering. “I am proud of the work that has been done to further strengthen Gucci’s fundamentals. Stefano and the new artistic direction will continue to build on this and to guide Gucci towards renewed fashion leadership and sustainable growth.”
While a new creative director has yet to be announced, De Sarno’s successor will have big shoes to fill. He was appointed as Gucci’s creative director in January 2023, taking over from previous creative director Alessandro Michele. Before his time at Gucci, De Sarno served as fashion director at Valentino and also gained experience at other luxury brands such as Prada and Dolce & Gabbana.
