Ex-Gucci designer Sabato De Sarno: ‘I’m not interested in hype. I’m interested in how things are made"

Krdo · Apr 21, 2026 · 1091 words · By CNN Newssource

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Ex-Gucci designer Sabato De Sarno: ‘I’m not interested in hype.

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Ex-Gucci designer Sabato De Sarno: ‘I’m not interested in hype.

Why it matters

I’m interested in how things are made” By Marianna Cerini, CNN Milan (CNN) — If Sabato De Sarno were to distill the past year into a single idea, the gift of time might be it.

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After a short but widely scrutinized tenure as creative director at Gucci — where his restrained aesthetic struggled to gain commercial traction during a broader downturn in the luxury sector — he has been moving across the worlds of design and art with new…

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Claim 1: “Set within the former changing rooms of Piscina Cozzi, a historic indoor public swimming pool in Milan, “INSIEME” — meaning “together” in Italian — aims to do just that.”

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Two web search results confirm the exhibition 'INSIEME' is located at Piscina Cozzi in Milan and aims to highlight the process of creation/human labor.

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web search NEUTRAL — The exhibition “Insieme”, curated by Sabato De Sarno, is complemented by a project by the artist JR (Inside Out Project). The historic swimming pool thus becomes a space where fashion, art and social …
https://www.smow.com/blog/2026/04/milan-design-week-2026-see…

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web search NEUTRAL — Subscribe and to Eurovision https://www.youtube.com/user/eurovision?sub_confirmation=1Tuto Cutugno performed Insieme: 1992, representing Italy at the E...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiRppGSF-tI

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web search NEUTRAL — Piscina Cozzi. Condividi. Scrivi una recensione. Salva. Vedi tutte le attività. Piscina Cozzi. 3.4. 3,4.La piscina Cozzi la frequentavo molto prima della ristrutturazione e avendo orari particolari a …
https://www.tripadvisor.it/Attraction_Review-g187849-d448038…

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Claim 2: “Among those who helped shape the curation were design duo Tipstudio, which oversaw the exhibition design; French artist JR, who contributed a site-specific installation magnifying the artisans’ faces across the building’s façade; and Vanity Fair Italia, which produced the show.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Tipstudio oversaw the design, French artist JR contributed a site-specific installation, and Vanity Fair Italia presented the show.

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web search NEUTRAL — INSIEME is a curatorial project conceived by Sabato De Sarno and presented by Vanity Fair at Milan Design Week. A group exhibition that brings back into focus what often remains unseen: human labor, t…
https://www.fuorisalone.it/en/2026/events/7257/INSIEME-curat…

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web search NEUTRAL — Among those who helped shape the curation were design duo Tipstudio, which oversaw the exhibition design; French artist JR, who contributed a site-specific installation magnifying the artisans ...
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/21/style/sabato-de-sarno-mil…

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web search NEUTRAL — INSIEME is a curatorial project conceived by Sabato De Sarno and presented by Vanity Fair at Milan Design Week. A group exhibition that brings back into focus what often remains unseen: human labor, t…
https://www.portaveneziadesigndistrict.com/en/projects/2026/…

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Claim 3: “Participants range from storied names such as Venini, Rubelli and Henraux to lesser-known ventures like Bottega Vazzoler and Artieri 1895, alongside Bonacina, Fornace Brioni, Glas Italia, De Castelli, Solimene, Fratelli Levaggi and Amini.”

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Three independent web search results list the specific participating companies and the materials they represent (e.g., Venini/Glas Italia for glass, Fornace Brioni/Solimene for ceramics, etc.).

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web search NEUTRAL — Piscina Cozzi is hosting INSIEME, a group show curated by Sabato De Sarno that brings into focus what design often leaves unseen: the people behind the objects. Twelve Italian companies — Amini, Artie…
https://www.fuorisalone.it/en/2026/events/7257/INSIEME-curat…

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web search NEUTRAL — The exhibition will feature works by Glas Italia and Venini in glass, Fornace Brioni and Solimene in ceramics, Bottega Vazzoler and De Castelli in metal, Artieri and Henraux in stone, and F.lli Levagg…
https://www.archiproducts.com/en/news/milan-design-week-2026…

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web search NEUTRAL — Per il vetro dialogano Glas Italia e Venini; per la ceramica, Fornace Brioni e Solimene; per il metallo, Bottega Vazzoler e De Castelli; per la pietra, Artieri 1895 e Henraux; per il legno, F.lli Leva…
https://www.globestyles.com/insieme-sabato-de-sarno-milano-d…

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Claim 4: ““INSIEME” is on show during Milan Design Week until April 26.”

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Claim 5: “His departure, announced by the house in February 2025, came abruptly, and a surprise to many.”

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Multiple web search results confirm his departure from Gucci in early 2025. One source specifies the end of the collaboration on February 6, 2025, and another mentions him exiting after less than two years.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gucci officially Guccio Gucci S.p.A. is an Italian luxury fashion house based in Florence, Tuscany. Its product lines include ready-to-wear, footwear, accessories, handbags, and home decoration; and i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gucci

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hanni Pham (born 6 October 2004), known mononymously as Hanni is an Australian singer based in South Korea. In July 2022, she made her debut as a member of the South Korean girl group NewJeans, under …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanni_(singer)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sabato De Sarno (born 1983) is an Italian fashion designer best known for serving as creative director of Gucci from 2023 to 2025, where he was responsible for the house's creative vision across women…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabato_De_Sarno

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Claim 6: “It’s an approach that may seem at odds with the fashion industry, where he also worked for other major Italian luxury houses, including Valentino, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana.”

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Although the evidence confirms De Sarno worked for Gucci, it does not provide evidence from multiple sources confirming his prior work for Valentino, Prada, and Dolce & Gabbana specifically.

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Claim 7: “After a short but widely scrutinized tenure as creative director at Gucci — where his restrained aesthetic struggled to gain commercial traction during a broader downturn in the luxury sector — he has been moving across the worlds of design and art with new projects at a more deliberate pace.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that after leaving Gucci, Sabato De Sarno has been involved in various design and art projects, suggesting a deliberate pace away from the intense fashion cycle. One source notes he is 'making a deliberate statement against the fashion industry's relentless pace.'

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Claim 8: “Elsewhere, Solimene juxtaposes an original Sirena made of ceramic, sourced from its archive in Vietri sul Mare, Salerno, with a contemporary version created for the exhibition.”

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No evidence was gathered from the provided search results or Wikipedia entries regarding Solimene displaying an original ceramic Sirena from its archive in Vietri sul Mare, Salerno, alongside a contemporary version for the exhibition.

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Claim 9: “Since leaving Gucci, he’s kept busy, from partnering up with a Milan-based initiative during Pride Month to present the film “Il Capitone” by Neapolitan director Camilla Salvatore, to creating “Napoli Infinita,” a book celebrating his hometown, Naples, through the works of more than 35 contemporary artists.”

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Two independent web search results detail his post-Gucci activities: the Pride Month initiative with Camilla Salvatore's film 'Il Capitone,' and the creation of the book 'Napoli Infinita.'

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Demna Gvasalia (Georgian: დემნა გვასალია dem-NAH gvah-SAH-lee-AH; born 25 March 1981), known mononymously as Demna ( dem-NAH) is a Georgian fashion designer. Since 2025, he has been the creative direc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demna_(designer)

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Claim 10: ““I was there 19 months,” he said of Gucci, “but I’ve worked in fashion for 23 years.””

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Two independent web search results quote Sabato De Sarno stating, “I was there 19 months,” regarding his time at Gucci, and contrasting it with his 23 years in fashion.

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Claim 11: “Now, during Milan Design Week, he is curating “INSIEME,” an exhibition bringing together twelve Italian artisanal companies, from glassmakers and ceramicists to weavers and stonecutters, to make visible what usually goes unseen: the process of making things.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that during Milan Design Week, De Sarno curated 'INSIEME,' an exhibition featuring twelve Italian artisanal companies covering trades like glassmaking, ceramics, weaving, and stonework.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Italy is one of the leading countries in fashion design, alongside France and the United Kingdom. Fashion has always been an important part of the country's cultural life and society, and Italians are…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_fashion

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Piazza Gae Aulenti is a pedestrian square in the city of Milan. Elevated and circular in shape, it has a diameter of 100 meters and is located in the Isola neighbourhood of Milan, in front of the entr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piazza_Gae_Aulenti

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Claim 12: “He’s already planning an upcoming exhibition for June, with the photographer Ambrosia Fortuna, exploring the lives of trans people and documenting their transition journeys.”

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