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Gucci Hires Behind-the-Scenes Designer From Valentino as Creative Director

Sabato De Sarno, a close associate of star designer Pierpaolo Piccioli, will succeed Alessandro Michele at the creative helm of Italy’s biggest brand.

Valentino's Sabato De Sarno has been named the new creative director of Gucci, succeeding Alessandro Michele. He will present his first collection for the house in Milan in September. (Riccardo Raspa)

Robert Williams

28 January 2023

Gucci has named Sabato De Sarno, a close associate of Valentino designer Pierpaolo Piccioli, its new creative director. He will present his first collection for Gucci at Milan Fashion Week in September, the brand said in a statement released Saturday morning.

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