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All rights reserved the latest high-profile designer shakeup amidst a wave of creative change that is steadily reshaping the fashion industry “I would like to express my deep gratitude to Sabato for his passion and dedication to Gucci,” the house’s CEO Stefano Cantino said in a statement “I sincerely appreciate how he honoured Gucci’s craftsmanship and heritage with such commitment.” In an Instagram post De Sarno struck a magnanimous tone in saluting his Gucci colleagues: “Any important project relies on the passion the intelligence and heart of extraordinary people,” he wrote “To them I say: always look out for your joy It is the true measure of whether you are true to yourself De Sarno replaced the immersive world-building of his predecessor with a single-minded focus on the garments themselves a women’s collection of trim outerwear and shiny mini-dresses was inspired by the style of chic students he observed in Milan’s trendy Brera neighborhood De Sarno’s Gucci was about practical fantasy I like when clothes are desirable for people,” De Sarno said The theme of his rebrand was “Ancora,” the Italian word for “again,” as in: “I want more!” De Sarno fiercely defended his work from critics and I think most people love the idea of fashion,” he told me and mesh polos that did little to quell questions about the direction he was taking Italy’s most prominent fashion house But De Sarno was starting to harness the cultural heat that is evermore critical to the success of any luxury brand today Gucci sales tumbled 25% in the third quarter of 2024 adding to a 21% downturn in the first nine months of the year In the face of an industry-wide luxury spending slowdown De Sarno’s polished daywear simply didn’t break through and parent company Kering could no longer afford to be patient as the group’s biggest house dragged down the company’s numbers Kering deputy CEO Francesca Bellettini expressed her gratitude to De Sarno while previewing the future: “I am proud of the work that has been done to further strengthen Gucci’s fundamentals Stefano and the new artistic direction will continue to build on this and to guide Gucci towards renewed fashion leadership and sustainable growth.” What will that renewed leadership look like? After promoting two deputy designers in a row into the top spot, Gucci will likely look to an established rock star with a proven track record of driving buzz around heritage brands, with Hedi Slimane and Jonathan Anderson’s names floating to the top amidst a swirl of rumor and conjecture. Meanwhile, the Gucci show later this month will go on—presented by the in-house design studio. The Business of FashionAgenda-setting intelligence analysis and advice for the global fashion community access one complimentary BoF Professional article of your choice Receive news, offers and invites from BoFOur newsletters may include 3rd-party advertising, by subscribing you agree to the Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy Sabato de Sarno is leaving Gucci two years after being named the Italian mega-brand’s creative director 25 runway show will be designed by its design studio Previously Valentino’s design director under Pierpaolo Piccioli, De Sarno joined Gucci in 2023 with a mandate to emphasise the brand’s more universal, iconic qualities. A period of booming sales under predecessor Alessandro Michele’s maximalist nostalgic aesthetic had sputtered during the pandemic leading to several years of stagnant sales sartorial aesthetic pairing sharp tailored pieces with skin-baring the brand’s new direction was short on conversational elements that could help to reinvigorate fashion buzz and store traffic Efforts to build traction around De Sarno’s vision were stymied by a broad slowdown in luxury demand fashion-driven luxury brands like Gucci being hit harder than most The brand has sought to wean its dependence on travel retail outlets and entry-level merch like sneakers but hasn’t been able to reinforce its trade with more resilient wealthy shoppers fast enough to offset the decline in other parts of its business Gucci reported nine-month sales down 21 percent in 2024. Owner Kering reports annual results Feb Stay tuned to BoF for updates on this developing story Gucci’s new designer offered up a more relatable menswear vision than his predecessor updating classic wardrobe pieces with discreet contemporary twists But will covetable coats and shoes be enough to revive excitement in the Italian megabrand Kering SA’s stock plunged to a seven-year low on Monday with analysts downgrading the Gucci owner amid concerns over weak demand in China marking a sharp decline in the luxury sector One year into designer Sabato De Sarno’s tenure the brand has yet to tell a compelling fashion story Monday’s sophomore menswear collection was no exception Robert Williams is Luxury Editor at The Business of Fashion He is based in Paris and drives BoF’s coverage of the dynamic luxury fashion sector For more information read our Terms & Conditions In this riveting conversation from BoF CROSSROADS 2025 Mexican designer Carla Fernández and Tunisian entrepreneur Kenza Fourati discuss the power of craft-based fashion and how to collaborate ethically with artisans and indigenous communities The Hollywood dealmaker’s new firm is buying the powerful international art fair brand Emanuel’s company and the future of the art business With a new store concept and marketing campaign the designer is looking to widen his brand’s appeal beyond the fashion elite 4G — resellers who run an infamous New York showroom where rappers and athletes pay stratospheric prices to load up on Chrome Hearts and ‘fucking chill’ — have built a business that has doubled sales revenue each year since 2020 The essential daily round-up of fashion news Enter your email to receive editorial updates, special offers and breaking news alerts from Vogue Business. You can unsubscribe at any time. Please see our privacy policy for more information “commercial” — or at least not nearly “commercial” enough And so came Kering’s pivot today from ancora to basta as it looks to apply a fresh creative correction to its commercial performance Changes in creative directorship at luxury’s best-known fashion houses create a rich vein of engagement online Above-the-line speculation as to who might succeed De Sarno will prove irresistible but also posted and printed before Gucci discloses its next step (in fact We will only know for sure who Gucci’s next creative director will be when Gucci chooses to announce it So let’s ask another question begged by De Sarno’s departure: how transformative to the fortunes of a house can a new creative director really be? De Sarno himself was tasked with transformation when he replaced Alessandro Michele — who more than doubled Gucci’s sales to over €10 billion during his seven-year tenure but exited as the hyper-growth began to slow there are rumours (which Vogue Business will only report as and when they are confirmed) of change at other houses Fashion’s current cacophony of creative correction has reached this fever pitch as a strategy to galvanise sales during a period of wider economic malaise and global uncertainty. But is “newness” per se really such a hot metric during a slowdown Luxury is an industry predicated on decadence already sits uneasily in a moment of broader insecurity around 2.5 per cent of its workforce there to “better adapt to the current economic challenges” Since that last slowdown began speeding up again at the dawn of the 2010s its growth fuelled by the emerging Chinese middle classes the broadening of the industry’s reach and category offer globally the rapid beyond-inflation price rises applied by houses to consumers who never seemed to become put off purchasing.. Posting on LinkedIn as he departed LVMH before moving to Jil Sander this week former Fendi CEO Serge Brunschwig observed: “The main enemy of every brand and every manager is success hubris…” Especially when the conditions for that success so suddenly evaporate The ultimate failure of De Sarno’s “commercial” collections to catalyse recovery at Gucci suggests that changing creative directors is in itself not enough to revive commercial performance when the market is so limp the relative success of houses that have stayed unswervingly true to their core identities and which are staffed and run by people who are deeply embedded in those brands’ cultures further underlines that change for change’s sake is a high-risk strategy in the current climate So where will creative correction work in 2025 Comments, questions or feedback? 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New City Solicitor Attorney Stephen Buoniconti sat down with Mayor Domenic J Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) and Human Resource and Labor Relations Director Attorney Bill Mahoney today Solicitor Buoniconti is looking forward to taking the helm of the City of Springfield’s Law Department and joining the Sarno Administration “As we begin the transition for Attorney Buoniconti to take over as City Solicitor it is important for him to sit down and continue to meet with our Law Department staff HR and Labor Relations Director Attorney Bill Mahoney and my Chief of Staff Bill Baker.  I am looking forward to bringing Attorney Buoniconti on board and working with him in this new role.  Again his legal acumen and public service experience make him an ideal fit to serve in this important position - he is ready to hit the ground running.” Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno has been diagnosed with cancer according to a statement released by his office on Friday "I will begin treatment ASAP," he said in the statement addressed to Springfield's residents Sarno did not reveal what form of cancer he has been diagnosed with but said he plans to continue his duties as mayor during his recovery "I expect to make a full and complete recovery," he said if Sarno were unable to temporarily perform his duties those would fall to the current City Council president "The person upon whom such duties shall devolve shall be called 'acting mayor,' and he shall possess the powers of mayor only in matters not admitting of delay but shall have no power to make permanent appointments," the charter reads is the longest serving mayor in Springfield's history He was re-elected to a four-year term less than a year ago He thanked his team of doctors at Mercy Medical Center and his family "I have a wonderful wife and two amazing daughters by my side as we face this challenge," he said a former Springfield mayor and a longtime supporter and friend of Sarno's "He's put his heart and soul into the city of Springfield with his time on the council and first and foremost as mayor," Hurley said Hurley is confident Sarno will be able to continue with his duties while he recovers "He worked for me when I was mayor and I had a great team I'm confident he can make the decisions and he has enough soldiers to carry them out." Its Autumn/Winter 2025 show during Milan Fashion Week on 25 February will be presented by the Gucci design studio “I would like to express my deep gratitude to Sabato for his passion and dedication to Gucci. I sincerely appreciate how he honoured Gucci’s craftsmanship and heritage with such commitment,” said Stefano Cantino, who was appointed CEO of Gucci in October 2024 De Sarno was drafted in to replace Alessandro Michele, who left Gucci in November 2022 after a seven-year run It was a high stakes and high-profile appointment for a designer more used to working behind the scenes: a graduate of Milan’s Istituto Secoli De Sarno was previously fashion director at Valentino overseeing both men’s and women’s collections he worked at Dolce & Gabbana and Prada He was tasked with resetting Gucci, whose sales growth had been falling short of its peers. “I want people to fall in love with Gucci again,” he told Vogue Runway and Vogue Business’s Nicole Phelps ahead of his debut show. That show presented a pared-back vision for the brand in stark contrast to its direction under Michele However, despite hopes of a turnaround, Gucci’s performance has been hit hard by the luxury slowdown and its performance has steadily worsened over the past year. Its sales slumped by 25 per cent to €1.64 billion in the third quarter of 2024 dragging heavily on parent company Kering (Gucci is its biggest brand) This followed a 19 per cent drop in the second quarter (The brand is due to report its Q4 and full-year earnings on 11 February.) A new creative director for Gucci will be announced in due time “I sincerely thank Sabato for his loyalty and professionalism I am proud of the work that has been done to further strengthen Gucci’s fundamentals Stefano and the new artistic direction will continue to build on this and to guide Gucci towards renewed fashion leadership and sustainable growth,” said Francesca Bellettini Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno speaks during Dine Springfield Restaurant Week in May .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Daniel Jackson | djackson@repub.comSPRINGFIELD — Mayor Domenic J Sarno said he expects to continue working as he undergoes treatment for cancer announced his diagnosis Friday afternoon in a statement and said he would begin treatment as soon as possible “I expect to make a full and complete recovery,“ he said ”I will continue to execute my duties as mayor during my recovery.” The mayor’s statement did not specify the kind of diagnosis he received only that it was “a form of cancer.” A spokesperson for his office said Sarno was unavailable Friday afternoon for an interview and did not respond to an email seeking further comment Should Sarno be temporarily unable to perform the job of mayor the city’s charter says the City Council president — a post held by Mike Fenton — takes on the mayor’s duties except for the ability to appoint individuals to permanent posts An attempt to reach Fenton for comment was unsucessful Sarno said the medical team treating him is excellent: Dr Fancis Murray and the Sister Caritas Cancer Center at Mercy Medical Center “I am particularly thankful that I have a wonderful wife and two amazing daughters by my side as we face this challenge,” Sarno said “I ask that you respect my privacy and my family’s with regard to this matter.” Sarno, Springfield’s longest serving mayor, was reelected by voters to a sixth term in 2023 Sarno cited “the power of prayer and and the legendary reputation of ‘The Energizer Bunny’ Sister Mary Caritas she’ll scare the ‘you know what’ out of this too!” Caritas, who once served as president of the then-Mercy Hospital, was key to expanding the organization’s cancer care. She turned 100 last year A funerary relief from a monumental tomb in the necropolis of Porta SarnoLife-size depiction of a couple:  a man and a woman The restoration currently underway will be on display at the exhibition “Essere donna nell’antica Pompei” (Being a woman in ancient Pompeii) which will open on 16 April 2025 A funerary relief showing the almost life-size figures of a couple – a man and a woman – from a tomb in the necropolis of Porta Sarno has been discovered It came to light during an excavation as part of the research project “Investigating the Archaeology of Death in Pompeii” being carried out by the Universitat de València in conjunction with the Archaeological Park of Pompeii (scientific director: Prof have been transferred to the Palestra Grande of the excavations of Pompeii to begin restoration work and will be the outstanding exhibits of the exhibition “Essere donna nell’antica Pompei” (Being a woman in ancient Pompeii) which will open on 16 April Visitors will be able to observe the delicate procedures involved in the restoration process which will be carried out during the exhibition corresponds to a zone excavated during the 1990s for the construction of the double track of the Circumvesuviana railway The excavations undertaken in 1998 had already revealed the presence of over 50 cremation burials marked by stelae and a monumental funerary arch The recent explorations have brought to light a monumental tomb consisting of a large wall with various niches surmounted by relief figures of a man and a woman The symbolism of the carved accessories  of the woman may indicate that she was a priestess of Ceres The quality of the carving in the sculptures and their archaic features suggest that they date to the late Republican period “This campaign is a precious opportunity to extend research and enhance the area outside the city walls of Pompeii” “Thanks to the collaboration with the University of Valencia which also led to the discovery a few years ago of the tomb of Marcus Venerius Secundio in the same area it has been possible to work on a multi-disciplinary project  involving a range of professionals including archaeologists Further details and analysis related to the working hypotheses can be found in the article edited by  Llorenç Alapont et al, published today in the E-Journal of the excavations of Pompeii https://pompeiisites.org/e-journal-degli-scavi-di-pompei/ “I would like to express my deep gratitude to Sabato for his passion and dedication to Gucci I sincerely appreciate how he honored Gucci’s craftsmanship and heritage with such commitment,” said Stefano Cantino The fall 2025 show scheduled for February 25 at Milan Fashion Week will be presented by the in-house design team Gucci is one of the most recognizable luxury houses on the planet Though its history of the highest of highs (most notably under the stewardship of Tom Ford and Alessandro Michele) is infused with soul-searching interludes but it seems to take the right creativity to unlock its potential Emphasizing his experience as a technician and a designer who did more than just assemble mood boards He attempted to recontextualize Gucci classics there was the love of that specific shade of Gucci “Ancora” red The online fashion set was never quite impressed with his efforts. Though, their opinions don’t tend to matter as long as customers keep buying. But according to the most recent Gucci financial data the Kering-owned brand is in the midst of other major changes as its new CEO this announcement comes during what is shaping up to be history’s largest game of creative director musical chairs There are new designers at the helm of Chanel with widely-spread rumors that there are more shake-ups on the horizon this round started when Gucci parted ways with Michele back in late 2022 Michele has since landed at Valentino where he replaced De Sarno’s former boss Pierpaolo Piccioli Getty Images / Daniele VenturelliSabato De Sarno and Gucci have called it quits Hired as Gucci’s creative director in January 2023 De Sarno’s exit from the Italian fashion house was announced on February 6 This was De Sarno’s first role as the creative director of a fashion house He joined Gucci from Valentino where he was fashion director His CV also includes stints at Dolce & Gabbana and Prada but he was a largely unknown name when he took the Gucci position "I would like to express my deep gratitude to Sabato for his passion and dedication to Gucci," says Stefano Cantino "I sincerely appreciate how he honored Gucci’s craftsmanship and heritage with such commitment.” Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this YouTube video.Enable All MediaManage consentPrivacy policySubscribe to Highsnobiety on YouTubeAcross two years with Gucci refined vision to the brand compared to his predecessor Alessandro Michele However, De Sarno's Gucci had to battle against a tough luxury climate and the house has seen a slump in revenue. In Kering’s third-quarter report of 2024 Gucci’s revenue had dropped by 25% year-on-year while there was a 16% sales drop across Kering’s brand portfolio Gucci is the French luxury group’s biggest revenue driver so it will hope that a change in leadership will see an upturn in profits I am proud of the work that has been done to further strengthen Gucci’s fundamentals,” says Francesca Bellettini Kering deputy CEO in charge of brand development CEO of Gucci) and the new Artistic Direction will continue to build on this and to guide Gucci towards renewed fashion leadership and sustainable growth.” Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.Enable All MediaManage consentPrivacy policyBoth De Sarno and Alessandro Michele were relatively unknown names when announced as Gucci's creative director having held behind-the-scenes roles before the Gucci job The label might take this approach once again Gucci has confirmed that its Fall/Winter 2025 fashion show (scheduled for February 25 in Milan), will be presented by the Gucci design office. The following collection will likely be a debut for whoever takes the reins at Gucci. 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After helming the house as artistic director for the past two years, picking up the reins after Alessandro Michele parted ways with the revered fashion house The designer was plucked from relative fashion obscurity, having worked alongside Pierpaolo Piccioli at Valentino for a long stretch, and brought to Gucci in 2023. His first collection, for SS24 with many critical of how ‘commercial’ it was in comparison to Michele’s mad However, the designer’s collections scored him fans in the likes of Paul Mescal, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Debbie Harry, who performed at the 2024 British Fashion Awards in a special segment dedicated to the house. De Sarno also scored a massive coup when he managed to convince none other than Nan Goldin to shoot his 2025 Cruise campaign We Will Always Have London I sincerely appreciate how he honoured Gucci’s craftsmanship and heritage with such commitment,” said Gucci CEO Stefano Cantino of De Sarno’s departure “Any important project relies on the passion the intelligence and heart of extraordinary people To them I say: always look out for your joy In stepping down, De Sarno is sure to send the fashion rumour mill into even more of a tailspin than it has been in recent months. Right now, whispers are being shared across social media that everyone from Hedi Slimane, to Marc Jacobs, to Simon Porte Jacquemus, to Maria Grazia Chiuri could be set to replace him You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed following disappointing results and declining performance for the house TagsfashiongucciFashion NewsSabato de SarnoRelated ArticlesFashionEvery Look From Sabato de Sarno's First Cruise 2025 Show for GucciHeld at the iconic Tate Modern de Sarno paidf a tribute to London in his first Cruise collection for the Italian maison Sabato De Sarno presented Gucci's Spring/Summer 2025 collection merging the brand's heritage with an irreverent attitude Sabato De Sarno unveils a campaign with Ni Ni and Xiao Zhan and a collection with creations that combine Chinese symbolism and the luxury Italian label's House Codes The duality of Chanel shines in the Maison newest bag of the season  Miu Miu's tie-up with Petit Bateau returns and the house's Wander and Beau bags get summer-perfect in woven leather strips you'll find an effortless summer elegance and the timeless charm of Venetian life until 18 May Special guests in the front row included Keira Knightley The singer lends her sunny aura to a glamorous collection celebrating the Versace art of living Polène’s The Leather Florist in Paris is a must-visit for its playful leather flowers (display pieces or bag charms!) — an inspired way to upcycle leather scraps Each timepiece has a dial that adopts the hues of dawn Where fluid elegance meets artisanal mastery The Westfield High School girls varsity lacrosse team went up agaisnt Minnechaug Regional High School in Wilbraham on April 24 .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Meadow Barrow | MBarrow@masslive.comWILBRAHAM — After falling to Agawam earlier this season, Minnechaug girls lacrosse wasn’t about to let history repeat itself Fueled by a monster evening from Ella Sarno the Falcons avenged their early-season loss soaring to an 11-6 win over the Brownies on Monday and we lost to them earlier this year at Agawam “It was nice to come out with the win today and kind of avenge that loss The win also provided much needed momentum for the Falcons as the MIAA’s first power rankings for girls lacrosse is set to be released Tuesday including a perfect 3-for-3 performance on free position shots while Sophia Kozub added a goal and two assists Bella Spaulding paced Agawam (5-4) with two goals of her own but the Brownies struggled to match Minnechaug’s second-half surge “I really wanted to win this game like last time,” Spaulding said I feel like that was just what motivated me And I unfortunately hit the post a few times but I was just trying to keep going and getting goals.” Agawam struck first less than two minutes into the game when Olivia Govoni finished off a pass from Gabby Consentini to give the Brownies an early edge However, Minnechaug (4-6) quickly responded. Kozub knotted the game at 1-1 with a free position shot, and Aubrey Stachowicz—who was key in the Falcons’ last Western Mass. victory over Westfield—followed with a strong individual effort racing downfield and burying the tying goal As the first quarter wore on, Minnechaug seized the lead for good when Sarno scored her first free position shot of the evening giving the Falcons a 3-2 advantage after one Peyton Lee set the tone early in the second quarter converting two-straight free position goals to extend Minnechaug’s lead to 5-2 Agawam responded with a spark of its own — Brooke Dwyer fired a deep shot to stop the Falcons’ run and Finn Mahoney capitalized moments later to bring the Brownies within a goal Sarno delivered a clutch goal on her second-made free position shot with 44 seconds left in the half. Though Spaulding scored in the final seconds to keep it close Minnechaug wasted no time widening the gap The Falcons turned a close game into a rout after the break Sarno completed her free position hat trick early in the third quarter and Lillian Sergienko tacked on another score to give Minnechaug breathing room Sarno credited her approach to staying locked in and aiming with precision on those shots “I just have the mindset of not looking at the goalie and trying to look at the corners of the goal,” Sarno said “I really just want to get in there for my team.” Jenne praised Sarno’s all-around growth after the game noting how her hard work and evolving skill set have helped elevate the team’s offense when it matters most she’s really taken it upon herself to get her game better in multiple levels and not just be a one specific styled shooter,” Jenne said “So now having her take those free possessions getting her to believe in herself has been great We’re happy that she got on the board five times.” But Sarno wasn’t done — she struck again minutes later, this time off a feed from Lee for her fourth goal, pushing the Falcons’ lead to 9-5. Agawam managed one more goal before the quarter ended, as Spaulding found the net again but the Brownies still trailed 9-6 heading into the final frame 3Q: Minnechaug continued to build on its halftime lead, carrying a 9-6 advantage into the final quarter.Bella Spaulding netted her second goal 6sec before the buzzer, trimming the deficit back to three. pic.twitter.com/xOVt0effJ8 Minnechaug scored twice in the fourth quarter with Sarno finishing off a brilliant night with her fifth goal—and the Falcons’ last—at the 10:36 mark The Falcons defense held the Brownies scoreless in the final quarter closing out a much-needed Valley Wheel victory Both teams will play at home for their next matchups with Agawam hosting South Windsor (Connecticut) on Thursday and Minnechaug set to take on Longmeadow (3-7) on Wednesday 3Q: Minnechaug continued to build on its halftime lead, carrying a 9-6 advantage into the final quarter.Bella Spaulding netted her second goal 6sec before the buzzer, trimming the deficit back to three. pic.twitter.com/xOVt0effJ8 Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission Less than two years after joining the label, Sabato de Sarno is parting ways with Gucci de Sarno has seemingly already staged his last collection for the Italian fashion giant the house revealed that the forthcoming fall line will be presented by the Gucci design office The statement noted a new artistic direction would be “announced in due time.” I sincerely appreciate how he honored Gucci’s craftsmanship and heritage with such commitment.” sales down 25 percent in the third quarter the brand is allegedly pursuing an “elevation” strategy he was expected to stage his second cruise collection with the label in Florence on May 15 an homage to the city where Gucci was founded By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice and to receive email correspondence from us. Password must be at least 8 characters and contain: As part of your account, you’ll receive occasional updates and offers from New York, which you can opt out of anytime. There was an error processing the request. Please try again later. Menu.page-372674569{--slot4:#0e111c;--slot5:#ffffff;--slot7:#0e111c;--slot11:#0e111c;--slot13:#0e111c;--slot14:#0e111c;--metaColor:#0e111c;--navColor:#0e111c}(Designers) Much to the fashion set’s dismay, the creative director mass exodus of 2024 is enduring in 2025. It all started on Jan. 15, when Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez shockingly exited Proenza Schouler Kim Jones stepped down as the creative director of Dior menswear The brand confirmed the news in an official statement — just two weeks before the former creative director was scheduled to present his Fall/Winter 2025 show In the wee hours of Thursday morning (the first day of NYFW) style enthusiasts were shocked to learn of De Sarno’s departure “I would like to express my deep gratitude to Sabato for his passion and dedication to Gucci,” said Gucci CEO “I sincerely appreciate how he honored Gucci’s craftsmanship and heritage with such commitment.” Kering deputy CEO Francesca Bellettini also thanked De Sarno for his “loyalty and professionalism.” “I am proud of the work that has been done to further strengthen Gucci’s fundamentals,” Bellettini said “Stefano and the new artistic direction will continue to build on this and to guide Gucci towards renewed fashion leadership and sustainable growth.” According to the statement 25 show will be unveiled by Gucci’s design studio as the brand works to find De Sarno’s replacement A few hours after De Sarno’s resignation was announced the Naples-born creative reflected on his Gucci journey via a heartfelt Instagram post To them I say: always look out for your joy,” De Sarno wrote alongside a photo from his first Gucci show “It is the true measure of whether you are true to yourself While fans were unaware, De Sarno’s final collection was the Spring/Summer 2025 show — and what a stellar swan song it was. The inspiration for his final collection was Jackie Kennedy. “When I made my research in the archive I found someone describe her style as ‘casual grandeur,’” De Sarno told Vogue in Sept “These words stayed with me for my creative period.” During the show (+)Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho/Getty Images.s-1900499785{padding-top:155.6667%}@media(min-width:768px){.s-1900499785{padding-top:155.6%}}(+)Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho/Getty Images.s-2101972730{padding-top:100%}@media(min-width:768px){.s-2101972730{padding-top:100%}}(+)Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho/Getty ImagesINFO1/3De Sarno got his start at the Carlo Secoli Fashion Institute in Milan he joined the design team at Prada in 2005 He started as Valentino’s head of knitwear and eventually became creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli’s right-hand man Stay tuned to TZR to see what De Sarno’s next era entails Massachusetts says he’s been diagnosed with cancer and plans to continue leading the city while on the mend says he plans to continue serving as he recovers from cancer The Democrat made the announcement Friday in a letter addressed to the “Citizens of Springfield,” disclosing that he had been diagnosed with "a form of cancer" that he will begin treatment for as soon as possible Thanking his medical team at Mercy Medical Center he will continue to “execute my duties as Mayor during my recovery.” According to those who have worked with Sarno over the years president of the non-profit organization The Spirit of Springfield that's the greatest love of his life - the city of Springfield and he's proven that over all these years.” Sarno first became mayor after beating incumbent Charles Ryan in 2007 The Democrat has gone on to win re-election five times I know he's going to tackle this challenge and he's going to persevere he's got the positive attitude … he's a can-do person all around both personally and politically,” said 12th Hampden Representative Angelo Puppolo previously a city councilor who had served alongside Sarno I think if you look at his track record of rising up to challenges and meeting any type of challenges obviously a health and personal challenge - but I'm confident that Domenic is going to do fine.” Local political consultant Anthony Cignoli says throughout the many years he's known Sarno “He's got an incredible amount of energy and an absolute love for the city of Springfield that I think is going to be essential to him in this personal battle,” he said he views the city of Springfield as his family So … going to want to stay the course and do everything he can to be fully-capable of doing what he needs to And he's already announced - the other unique thing here is Sarno requested privacy for both him and his family with regards to the health matter He also declined a request to be interviewed Be one of the first to know what's coming up on WAMC See additional subscription options ShareSaveBusinessRetailGucci Readies For A Reset As Creative Director De Sarno ExitsByPamela N. Danziger Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights focused on the luxury consumer market.Follow AuthorFeb 07 10:56am ESTShareSave“Fashion brands like Gucci continue to make the same mistake in a loop: delegating the brand .. More management role to creative directors represented by designers with a pure specific design background," said luxury indutsry analyst Susanna Nicoletti (Photo by Emanuele Cremaschi/Getty Images) Creative director Sabato De Sarno the man handpicked to establish a new creative vision for Gucci has been shown the door after only two years on the job This comes two weeks before Gucci will premiere its Fall-Winter 2025 collection at Milan Fashion Week The Gucci design team will represent the brand with more boos than cheers expected Since De Sarno joined the company in early 2023, brand revenues dropped 6% that year, after reaching a historic high of $10.9 billion in 2022 once customers got a taste of De Sarno’s fashion Gucci revenues were off 25% on a comparable basis in third quarter and through the first nine months revenues are down 21% to $5.9 billion from $7.6 billion same period last year will report full- year results next Tuesday since Gucci accounts for 45% of Kering’s year-to-date $13.3 billion in revenues Kering’s other brands have also hit a rough patch this year Yves Saint Laurent is off 9% through the third quarter and its Other Houses The only bright spots are Bottega Veneta up 4% and Kering Eyewear advancing 7% yet they only account for 21% of the company’s nine-month revenues Kering chairman and CEO François-Henri Pinault reassured investors that the company has the discipline and determination to execute a transformation of the company organization and talents to achieve these goals,” he said in a statement “Our absolute priority it to build the conditions for a return to sound newly appointed Gucci CEO Stefano Cantino and Francesca Bellettini Kering deputy CEO responsible for brand development They quickly righted a creative mistake made at Gucci and can now put the right strategy organization and talent in place to return the brand to the “sound At De Sarno’s appointment at the end of Jan Pinault had high hopes for the designer “to bring a singular and contemporary perspective to modern luxury,” he said at the time His remit was to reconnect with the brand’s iconic Italian luxury heritage after it veered too far into the fashion lane under previous creative director Alessandro Michele De Sarno’s first collection, entitled “Gucci Ancora,” meaning “Also now Globaldata’s senior apparel analyst Louise Deglise-Favre observed it was a “palate cleanser” after the maximalist designs from predecessor Michele “The more muted and wearable designs failed to translate into commercial success due to the lack of truly impactful pieces that generated buzz and excitement,” she added Yet Gucci fans got used to a steady diet of saucy mains and rich desserts from the fashion that Michele fed them And neither was Kering management which reveled in the revenue and profit spike the Michele era produced Michele’s fashions saw brand revenues more than double from 2016 to 2019 It got a post-pandemic bounce to $10.9 billion in 2022 dropping back to $10.2 billion in 2023 and with it “Maybe some of the present troubles of the brand are rooted in this tumultuous fast growth,” said Professor Alessandro Balossini Volpe currently a visiting professor of international marketing at Univestità Cattolica “For sure it was financially rewarding for the shareholder but might have led to an overexposure of the brand and eventually to some customers’ fatigue.” The key to success of a luxury brand is to stay true to the brand heritage and DNA Luxury industry analyst and founder of the SUN DeLuxe newsletter Susanna Nicoletti observed that Gucci’s real problem began when Michele was given too much free rein He disrupted the natural order of a luxury brand with a rich legacy like Gucci which goes back more than a century to when Guccio Gucci opened his first leather goods shop in Florence “That chapter took Gucci to a totally different universe alienating loyal legacy customers and creating weak links with the new ones who got bored with the maximalist looks,” she said it was too much to ask for any designer no matter how talented to pull the brand back into its proper lane “De Sarno was pointless for this already disrupted brand,” she pointedly said “Gucci was in trouble before hiring De Sarno and is in a nosediving chapter that is deeply hurting the business On BrandFinance Global 500 rankings of the world’s most valuable brands Gucci slipped to number 204 from number 129 in brand value overseeing Kering brand development function must be the leaders to bring the brand back to greatness they can’t put brand building responsibility into the director’s hands they must take the lead in brand management with the creative director following their direction to create the fashion that meets their vision for the Gucci brand “Fashion brands like Gucci continue to make the same mistake in a loop: delegating the brand management role to creative directors represented by designers with a pure specific design background They are very often technicians with no idea of how to develop a brand; they rarely have knowledge or natural aptitude in brand building.” In their joint decision to cut ties with De Sarno Cantino and Bellettini are showing the resolute leadership the brand needs at this time Let’s hope they make the right decision and find a new creative director who will follow their lead Join our VIP Club for exclusive giveaways and members only events In a surprising move in the fashion world, Sabato De Sarno is stepping down as the creative director of Gucci His departure follows a tenure that began with high hopes and a difficult task — carrying Gucci into the future while honouring its rich heritage “I would like to express my deep gratitude to Sabato for his passion and dedication to Gucci,” Gucci CEO Stefano Cantino said in an official statement “I sincerely appreciate the way he has honoured the craftsmanship and heritage of the brand.” De Sarno released a more reflective statement “There is no important project that happens without the passion the head and the heart of extraordinary people,” he said “To these I want to say: Always remember to smile Because it is the measure of remaining yourself in front of every opportunity and every challenge De Sarno’s appointment came on the heels of Alessandro Michele’s departure and it was clear that De Sarno had a tough act to follow entered Gucci with a clear vision: to breathe new life into the brand while moving away from the maximalist aesthetic that had become synonymous with Michele’s name we saw a return to Gucci’s more classic roots sexy minimalism of Tom Ford’s tenure in the ’90s critics felt the collections lacked the strong identity that had made Gucci under Michele a global sensation While Kering has not announced a successor for De Sarno, the big question remains: who will lead Gucci into its next era? The fashion world is already abuzz with speculation about potential replacements, though for now, Gucci’s internal design team will step in to oversee the upcoming Fall/Winter 2025 collection It is unclear how much of the FW25 show will feature De Sarno’s work leading many to wonder if the collection will see a dramatic shift in direction Gucci’s future creative vision will soon unfold before our eyes As for De Sarno, his next steps remain unclear. Having worked with Valentino and other luxury brands throughout his career, he may seek out new challenges or opportunities within the fashion industry. For now, though, it seems his time with Gucci has come to an end. Fashion insiders are eager to see what direction he will take in the coming months Founded in 1921 by Guccio Gucci, the brand has always been a beacon of luxury and creativity From its early days as a purveyor of high-end leather goods to its transformation into a global fashion force Gucci has constantly reinvented itself while remaining true to its Italian roots Gucci’s legacy as a fashion powerhouse is undeniable The next chapter for the brand may hold unexpected twists but one thing is certain: Gucci’s ability to remain relevant and culturally influential will continue to be its greatest strength By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Sabato De Sarno is departing Gucci after serving as creative director for two years As per Vogue Business the house announced the news in a short statement and added that this month’s Fall/Winter 2025 runway show at Milan Fashion Week will be helmed by the Gucci design studio I sincerely appreciate how he honoured Gucci’s craftsmanship and heritage with such commitment,” Stefano Cantino accepts applause after the Gucci Spring Summer 2025 collection A model wears a creation as part of the Gucci Spring Summer 2025 collection Models wear creations as part of the Gucci Spring Summer 2025 collection The abrupt announcement of De Sarno’s departure comes as Gucci prepares to open Milan Fashion Week with a combined womenswear and menswear collection on Feb His replacement will be announced “in due time,’’ the statement said expressed gratitude for De Sarno’s focus on “Gucci’s craftsmanship and heritage,” while Kering deputy CEO Francesca Bellettini said he had “further strengthened Gucci’s fundamentals.” De Sarno’s tenure was marked by a return to more essential silhouettes and wardrobe basics that sought broader public appeal — but ultimately had disappointing sales with third quarter revenues down 15% to 3.8 billion euros as Gucci revenue plunged 26% to 1.6 billion euros Kering announces its full-year earnings next week Gucci’s heritage as a luggage and leathergoods maker founded more than 100 years ago in Florence has given successive creative directors the potential for great leeway to interpret the brand’s codes — starting with Tom Ford’s sexy silhouettes of the 1990s This is not the first time the Gucci has taken a dramatic late-season creative shift was announced in January 2015 only as the fashion crowd arrived for the menswear runway preview headed by Michele as part of the Gucci team and featured the then-dramatic pussy bow blouse for men as the new eclectic vision for Gucci took focus where he was fashion director overseeing both men’s and women’s collections Michele is now putting his stamp on Rome-based Valentino as creative director The announcement comes amid a series of creative moves at major fashion house including the recent departure of Kim Jones as creative director of Dior’s menswear collections Gucci's Fall 2025 runway show slated for Feb "I would like to express my deep gratitude to Sabato for his passion and dedication to Gucci," Gucci's CEO Stefano Cantino said in a statement. "I sincerely appreciate how he honored Gucci's craftsmanship and heritage with such commitment." group revenue was down 11% and net profit was down by a staggering 50% "I sincerely thank Sabato for his loyalty and professionalism," Francesca Bellettini Kering Deputy CEO in charge of Brand Development said in a statement. "I am proud of the work that has been done to further strengthen Gucci's fundamentals Stefano and the new Artistic Direction will continue to build on this and to guide Gucci towards renewed fashion leadership and sustainable growth." On Thursday, De Sarno posted a farewell message to his Instagram followers in both Italian and English: "Any important project relies on the passion Tune into The Fashionista Network to join the conversation with fashion and beauty industry leaders. Sign up here. Catie is a contributing writer at Fashionista. Broadway Off-Broadway Off-Off Broadway Cabaret Dance Opera Classical Music Minneapolis / St. Paul Connecticut Atlanta Chicago Los Angeles Central New York WEST END UK Regional Canada Australia / New Zealand Europe Asia Latin America Africa / Middle East TV/Movies Music Nutley Little Theatre will present their final production of the season directed by Gina Sarno For the final production of their 90th Season, Nutley Little Theatre (NLT) presents FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY, written by Sarah Ruhl and directed by lifelong Nutley resident The production will run from June 13th through June 28th in Nutley The role of Peter Pan is traditionally played by a woman, such as Betty Bronson in 1924 and Mary Martin in 1955. For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday, by Sarah Ruhl tells the story of a woman who played the part in her youth It a loving look at a family’s view of death Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Gina Sarno about her theatrical career and the upcoming show at Nutley Little Theatre is beyond excited to be making a return to the Director’s chair at Nutley Little Theatre after making her directorial debut in 2019 for LOVE LETTERS Gina has been acting since she was 9 years old Some past acting credits include GEMINI (Judith) We know you've been active in the theatre since childhood What inspired your early interest in performing I remember going to see Broadway shows such as Beauty and the Beast and Annie at an early age with my parents and Grandparents and feeling like I wanted to be up on stage too and it just grew from there That feeling never went away so my parents enrolled me in a summer acting program through our school system and would take me to auditions for the town musicals How has being in front of the footlights informed your work as a director I feel as though I am more open to my actor’s suggestions whether it’s in terms of blocking or delivering a line a certain way They are the ones who are onstage and since I have my fair share of experience being onstage I know how it feels when something doesn’t feel quite right I’ve also learned just how much hard work this job is and all of the various elements you need to look at on top of directing during rehearsals Nutley Little Theatre has a top reputation as a community entertainment venue Why do you think it has been so successful NLT has been putting on shows for the past 90 years in our little red barn we can’t produce huge musicals that other theaters are able to put on so we tend to lean towards different plays that haven’t been done much We take pride in working hard to curate our seasons We always strive to have a good mix of shows in our seasons so that there is something that will appeal to everyone We are a very welcoming theater that believes in inclusivity and equality for all you are still welcome to attend our monthly meetings and you can even audition and be cast in our shows NLT has certainly been like a second home to me and I know that is the case for a lot of other people as well Some of our current members have been involved in NLT since the 70's Tell us a little about the cast and creative team that is working on For Peter Pan on Her 70th  There were about 28 people who attended auditions for this show I had a lot of hard decisions to make but once Ann Tara and Martin were on the stage together and said “This is the family!” I’ve worked on productions with Mead and Nick before I know Tara from working on the NLT Board with her but I’ve never had the chance of working with Ann Each of them have brought so much to their characters and have exceeded my expectations I am incredibly lucky to have the creative team that I do. All of them were willing to jump in and help. NLT is an all-volunteer organization, so none of us are getting paid, but they were all quick to say “YES” when I asked them if they could help me with this show. My creative team consists of NLT members, actors from my show and even my Brother in Law! Erin Sabat is my Stage Manager As soon as I found out I was chosen to direct this piece I immediately reached out to them and asked them to be my SM Erin is truly one of the best SM's I have ever had the pleasure of working with (both acting and directing) and I don't know where I'd be without them What are some of the challenges of directing this show and our budget isn’t huge (we survive off of ticket sales and donations) we had to work around the “flying” parts in the show It would’ve been really cool to be able to get everyone in a harness and have them all flying around but it’s just not feasible at NLT my creative team and I have found ways to work around it and still make it seem like they are flying Why do you think the show will appeal to audiences coping with your own mortality are all universal themes Depending on what people in the audience have gone through in their own personal lives is going to determine what they walk away from this show with absolutely anything you want readers to know Sarah Ruhl is such an amazing playwright I’ve been living with this show since 2017 and I am so excited to finally have the chance to bring it to life with my cast and crew and share it with our audiences Nutley Little Theatre is located at 47 Erie Place, Nutley, NJ  07110-1705.  For more information, please visit www.NutleyLittleTheatre.com. The direct ticket link is CUR8 - For Peter Pan On Her 70th Birthday Details Follow NLT on Facebook @NutleyLittleTheatre and on Instagram @NutleyLittleTheatreNJ. Photo Credit: Olivia Christina Photography  Join Grammy Award-winner Judy Collins, “the wild ageless angel of pop” (The New York Times), as she performs her legendary 1967 album Wildflowers in its entirety. Collins is joined by Madeleine Peyroux, who has become one of today's most acclaimed jazz singers since she began her illustrious career busking on the busy streets of Paris.   Burlington County Footlighters will present Fiddler on the Roof across three weekends from May 2-17, 2025. The classic musical is set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. We have all of the details here! The next stars of stage and screen may very well be getting their start this summer with the Tomato Patch Summer Workshops at Mercer County Community College (MCCC). 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