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Sabato De Sarno

Outgoing Creative Director, Gucci

The designer’s creative direction is set to revamp Italy’s biggest fashion brand.

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Luxury

Tod’s Appoints Matteo Tamburini as Creative Director

Tamburini, who is joining the brand from Kering’s Bottega Veneta, will show his first collection during the next Milan womenswear week in February.

Luxury

Tod’s Appoints Matteo Tamburini as Creative Director

Tamburini, who is joining the brand from Kering’s Bottega Veneta, will show his first collection during the next Milan womenswear week in February.


Luxury

Why Some Luxury Groups Are Doing Better Than Others

The slowdown in demand for high-end brands is hitting the sector unevenly, as seen in the polarised third-quarter results released this week by Hermès, Kering and others.

Luxury

Why Some Luxury Groups Are Doing Better Than Others

The slowdown in demand for high-end brands is hitting the sector unevenly, as seen in the polarised third-quarter results released this week by Hermès, Kering and others.


Luxury

Work-in-Progress Gucci Weighs on Owner Kering

A rapid turnaround at the Italian megabrand seems firmly off the menu, leaving parent Kering in a tricky position, writes columnist Luca Solca.

Luxury

Work-in-Progress Gucci Weighs on Owner Kering

A rapid turnaround at the Italian megabrand seems firmly off the menu, leaving parent Kering in a tricky position, writes columnist Luca Solca.


News & Analysis

In Paris, Global Fashion Community Fetes The BoF 500 Class of 2023

Members of the industry index including Pierpaolo Piccioli and Francesca Bellettini connected over cocktails and canapes in Paris, celebrating new entrants including Pharrell Williams, Karol G and Sabato De Sarno.

News & Analysis

In Paris, Global Fashion Community Fetes The BoF 500 Class of 2023

Members of the industry index including Pierpaolo Piccioli and Francesca Bellettini connected over cocktails and canapes in Paris, celebrating new entrants including Pharrell Williams, Karol G and Sabato De Sarno.


Fashion Week

Who Did Gucci Better?

Gucci was in the air at two of the most critical shows in Milan this week, writes Imran Amed.

Fashion Week

Who Did Gucci Better?

Gucci was in the air at two of the most critical shows in Milan this week, writes Imran Amed.


Luxury

Sabato De Sarno’s High-Stakes Gucci Debut

The designer’s first outing this Friday will be a major test for the Italian megabrand and owner Kering.

Luxury

Sabato De Sarno’s High-Stakes Gucci Debut

The designer’s first outing this Friday will be a major test for the Italian megabrand and owner Kering.


Luxury

Setting the Stakes for Gucci, Tom Ford and Burberry

For big luxury brands, runway shows usually aren’t make-or-break. This week offers at least one exception to the rule. That, plus what else to watch for in the coming days.

Luxury

Setting the Stakes for Gucci, Tom Ford and Burberry

For big luxury brands, runway shows usually aren’t make-or-break. This week offers at least one exception to the rule. That, plus what else to watch for in the coming days.


Luxury

At Luxury Brands, Heritage Matters

In the long run, luxury brands that lean into timeless products consistently outperform their more fashion-driven peers, writes Pierre Mallevays.

Luxury

At Luxury Brands, Heritage Matters

In the long run, luxury brands that lean into timeless products consistently outperform their more fashion-driven peers, writes Pierre Mallevays.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.

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