De Sarno will take over the Italian brand's aesthetic vision across its women's and men's categories.
“I am delighted that Sabato will join Gucci as the House’s new Creative Director, one of the most influential roles in the luxury industry,” said Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri in a statement. “Having worked with a number of Italy’s most renowned luxury fashion houses, he brings with him a vast and relevant experience.
Indeed, De Sarno is leading Gucci with a vast realm of experience. Prior to joining Gucci, the designer has held posts at Valentino since 2009, working his way up from its men’s and women’s knitwear to men’s and women’s fashion director. Beforehand, he also held design roles at Dolce & Gabbana, cashmere manufacturer Annapurna S.p.A. and Prada. He will be the fourth non-Gucci-family creative director in the brand’s history, following Alessandro Michele, Frida Giannini and Tom Ford.
De Sarno’s first collection for Gucci will be the brand’s spring 2024 collection, shown at Milan Fashion Week in September. Previously, Gucci was creatively directed from 2015-2022 by Michele, who
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