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Demna Takes The Helm At Gucci: A New Era Begins

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<p>In a major shake-up within the luxury fashion world, <strong>Demna Gvasalia </strong>has been named the new Artistic Director of <strong>Gucci</strong>. The announcement comes after nearly a decade of Demna’s trailblazing tenure at <strong>Balenciaga</strong>, where he redefined contemporary luxury with his disruptive designs and viral marketing moments.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741937735260New Project-3.png" style="width:1000px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Gucci is banking on Demna’s creative prowess to inject fresh energy into the brand. His appointment follows the departure of Sabato De Sarno, whose tenure saw a significant drop in revenue. Kering’s chairman, <strong>François-Henri Pinault</strong>, expressed confidence in Demna’s ability to reshape Gucci’s future, calling his creative vision exactly what the brand needs.</p><p>Demna’s impact at Balenciaga was undeniable, steering the brand from a niche label to a global powerhouse with billion-dollar revenues. His connection to Gucci isn’t entirely new—he played a key role in the collaboration between Balenciaga and Gucci in 2021, which blurred the lines between both brands by merging their signature aesthetics. That project showcased Demna’s ability to reinterpret heritage houses in unexpected ways, a skill that will now be put to the test at Gucci.</p><div><br/></div><p>Now, all eyes are on what he will bring to Gucci—will we see bold, avant-garde designs or a reinvention of classic Gucci glam? </p><p>His final collection for Balenciaga is set for July’s Haute Couture Week in Paris, marking the end of an era. Meanwhile, the industry is abuzz with speculation over who will step into his shoes at Balenciaga.</p><p>One thing is certain: fashion’s ever-evolving narrative just got a lot more interesting.</p><div><br/></div><div><em>Photos courtesy of <strong>Gucci</strong></em></div>

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Demna Takes The Helm At Gucci: A New Era Begins

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Published March 14, 2025 03:37 PM PHT

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