Sabato De Sarno takes lead for Gucci

Italian designer Sabato De Sarno has been named the new creative director of Gucci, and will unveil his first collection during Milan Fashion Week next September, Gucci and parent company Kering announced Saturday. “I am delighted that Sabato will join Gucci as the house's new creative director, one of the most influential roles in the luxury experience,” said Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri, noting his experience “with a number of Italy's most renowned luxury fashion houses.” Speculation has been rife over who would succeed Alessandro Michele after he stepped down from the role unexpectedly last fall.