Gucci has announced that its creative director of under two years, Sabato De Sarno, has left the position just two and a half weeks before the next runway show.

As Sabato De Sarno’s exit from the Italian house triggers an avalanche of rumours about his successor, we lay out the key priorities for the role.

A few days before Milan Fashion Week, Kering's troubled flagship brand announced the departure of de Sarno, appointed in 2023.