Less than 2 months after the sudden departure of its creative director Alessandro Michele, Gucci has bought an Italian designer named Sabato De Sarno as his successor, know his biography
Alessandro Michele’s departure in the month of November shocked the entire fashion industry. He was frequently credited for putting a new life into the label with his daring collections, often very flowery and playful. This move of Michele quadrupled revenues to €10 billion ($10.8 billion), although the label still has lagged behind its rival brands like Louis Vuitton and Dior.
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Gucci and Kering are pleased to announce that Sabato De Sarno will assume the role of Creative Director for the House. pic.twitter.com/UTcX7Zctaw
— gucci (@gucci) January 28, 2023
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Michele has worked with brand for around 20 years.”I am so proud to join a house with such an extraordinary history and a heritage, that over the years has been able to welcome and cherish values which I believe,” De Sarno stated, following declaration by parent company Kering.
“I have been touched and also been excited to contribute my creative vision for the brand,” Sarno added
Francois-Henri Pinault, chairman, and chief executive of Kering, stated, “With Sabato De Sarno at the creative helm, we are confident that the house will continue to influence fashion and culture.
De Sarno will lead the Gucci’s Design Studio and he will be reporting to fashion house’s chief executive, Marco Bizzarri
“I am certain about Sabato’s deep understanding and appreciation for Gucci’s unique legacy, he will be leading our creative teams with a distinctive vision that will help you to write an exciting next chapter, reinforcing the house’s fashion authority while capitalizing on its rich heritage.” Marco Bizzari stated
Who is Sabato De Sarno?
De Sarno is presently unknown to the wider fashion world as he has basically worked behind the scenes. Sabato De Sarno was born in Naples and he started his career at Prada in late 2005 and then shifted to Dolce and Gabbana.
He joined Valentino in early 2009 where he held several positions before being appointed as the fashion director overseeing both men’s and women’s collections. In Valentino, he was working closely with the chief designer Pierpaolo Piccioli. Sabato De Sarno is presently 39 years old in 2023 and he is estimated to have a net worth of $1 million in 2023.