Gucci announces Sabato de Sarno as its new creative director

De Sarno, who spent 13 years reinvigorating Valentino, replaces Alessandro Michele, who led a stellar renaissance at the brand

There is a new name in fashion. The most illustrious job vacancy in the industry has been filled, with Gucci announcing the appointment of Sabato de Sarno to the role of creative director.

Events at Gucci have been moving fast, as the brand undergoes a shake-up to turnaround “brand fatigue” blamed for the house being overshadowed in growth last year by Kering Group’s stablemate Saint Laurent.