In a short assertion launched immediately (6 February), Gucci revealed it was ending its collaboration with De Sarno and its Milan AW25 present in February can be offered by its design workplace.
The Kering-owned model added a brand new inventive course can be introduced in due time.
De Sarno joined Gucci in January 2023 from compatriot Italian luxurious home Valentino, the place he was style director, overseeing each ladies’s and males’s collections whereas working alongside inventive director Pierpaolo Piccioli.
He was raised in Naples and commenced his profession at Prada in 2005, transferring to Dolce & Gabbana in 2008, earlier than becoming a member of Valentino’s knitwear crew in 2009 and rising by way of the ranks throughout virtually 14 years on the label.
His departure comes after Gucci welcomed Stefano Cantino, former deputy CEO, as its new chief government on 1 January. He took over from Jean-Francois Palus, who has led the Italian luxurious home since July 2023.
Cantino stated: “I wish to specific my deep gratitude to Sabato for his ardour and dedication to Gucci. I sincerely admire how he honored Gucci’s craftsmanship and heritage with such dedication.”
Francesca Bellettini, Kering’s deputy CEO in command of model growth, added: “I’m happy with the work that has been achieved to additional strengthen Gucci’s fundamentals.
“Stefano and the brand new inventive course will proceed to construct on this and to information Gucci in direction of renewed style management and sustainable development.”
