Gucci's pick of Demna as new design chief unsettles Kering investors
Kering lost around $3 billion in stockmarket value on Friday after the group chose in-house talent Demna to reinvigorate its Gucci label rather than hiring one of fashion's big-ticket names as chief designer.
Kering shares plunge 13% after Demna Gvasalia named as Gucci's artistic director
Shares of Kering plunged on Friday after the firm announced that Demna Gvasalia would take the reigns as new artistic director of its ailing Gucci fashion line.
Kering’s Shares Drop After Appointment of Demna as Gucci’s New Artistic Director
The French luxury-goods company named Demna Gvasalia as the new artistic director of its flagship label Gucci, as the group seeks a brand turnaround amid a challenging market backdrop for luxury names.
Kering shares down 10% after appointment of Demna as Gucci designer
Kering shares tanked on Friday morning after the group led by Francois-Henri Pinault chose to bet on subversive in-house talent Demna to reinvigorate its Gucci label rather than hiring a big-ticket name from fashion's overheating job market.
Kering Picks Controversial Designer Demna for Gucci Revamp
Kering SA has appointed Demna Gvasalia, a designer who fueled sales growth at Balenciaga while courting controversy, as the artistic director at Gucci in a bid to revive the struggling label.
Trade News: Balenciaga’s Demna Appointed Creative Director Of Gucci
Yesterday, on March 13, 2025, Demna Gvasalia, former creative director of Balenciaga, officially stepped into his new role at Gucci, succeeding Sabato De Sarno
Georgian designer Demna leaves Balenciaga for Gucci
Georgian designer Demna is leaving Balenciaga after a decade to become artistic director of Gucci, the French parent company of both brands, Kering, said Thursday.
Demna Is the New Designer at Gucci
The Georgian creative will wrap up his tenure at Balenciaga with a couture show on July 9. His successor has yet to be named.
Kering’s shares tumble 10% as investors agonize over Gucci’s new artistic director. But the ‘iconoclast’ might be what the brand needs
Demna has a strong viewpoint ... which is the secret sauce for a brand like Gucci,” Bernstein SG analyst Luca Solca said.
He made Ikea bags chic and sold ‘destroyed’ sneakers. Now, he’s the designer of Gucci
Kering, which also owns Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent and McQueen, praised Demna’s tenure at Balenciaga, where he has been ...
Design chief De Sarno leaves Gucci as brand seeks revival
Gucci design chief Sabato De Sarno is leaving the Italian flagship label after less than two years in the job, owner Kering said on Thursday, as the brand strives to attract wealthier shoppers and ...
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Gucci Taps Balenciaga’s Demna to Lead Its Revival
Earlier this month, a not-so-shocking announcement came from the House of Gucci. The brand would be parting ways with its ...
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Gucci Fall 2025 Collection: What Comes After Sabato De Sarno’s Exit
Collection from Gucci was not a showcase of a new designer's vision but rather a collaborative effort by the studio team.
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What happens to a fashion house when its chief designer abruptly leaves?
De Sarno was present, for example, in the lingerie-inspired halter-neck lace bodysuits paired with frumpy tweed pencil skirts, and in the candy pink slip dresses.
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Demna is the new creative director of Gucci
His creative power is exactly what Gucci needs. As I thank him for everything he has accomplished over the past 10 years, I ...
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Demna’s unexpected move to Gucci: A new era for the Florentine house
Will Demna’s design DNA be similar at Gucci to what it is at Balenciaga, or will his proposal offer a new aesthetic and new ...