A new chapter. A clean slate. New Gucci has arrived.
When the lights came up and the first model hit the runway, it was instantly clear that Sabato De Sarno was forging his own path at the House of Gucci. De Sarno’s appointment was announced in January, and since then, fans have eagerly awaited to see what was in store for Gucci. Now, eight months later, we finally have our first look.
While the collection was full of surprises and beautiful pieces to oo and ah over, what was noticeably absent was the eclectic aesthetic and the anything-goes attitude of De Sarno’s predecessor. Instead, De Sarno focused on wardrobe staples like long coats and tailored blazers.
Still, there was an undeniable element of sex appeal à la Tom Ford’s Gucci. Tiny shorts gave way to micro mini skirts, leather, lace, and sequins. Elements of modernity were presented as well, like low-slung denim and logo hoodies.
The Bags of Sabato De Sarno’s Gucci
As for the bags? They oozed the perfect amount of modern and classic. There were classic riffs on the Jackie bag and fun novelty iterations that complimented the collection’s overall vibe. We’re talking crystals galore and bold exotics in shades of neon yellow and green.
While the shape and silhouette of the Jackie remained mostly unchanged, the bag’s hook closure has been given a slight change. That same hook detailing appeared on De Sarno’s new shapes, like a GG Supreme and Web Bucket bag. Overall, the pieces are wearable and consumer-friendly, offering a hint of vintage Gucci with a contemporary appeal.
View bags from the runway below, images courtesy of Gucci.
The new clasp ruined all of these bags, IMO. They look like the same clasp that is used on Rebecca Minkoff bags, which is OK for RM, but not for Gucci.
So happy to have a Jackie with the original clasp! If I were in the market for another, I’d be looking at resellers 🙂
YES! The clasp makes the Jackie look like a Rebecca Minkoff. Why Gucci why? Then again I’m sure RM will have a nice hobo for a fraction of the price
Completely agree with this – why change the clasp? It immediately made me think Rebecca Minkoff too! I love RM – but I agree, it’s a weird direction for Gucci.
Oh wow, you’re right!! Didn’t really notice the clasp right away! It’s like a collab with Gucci and RM! ‘MinkGucci’ collection.
It looks like Gucci from 20 years ago… which is not a bad thing, but also not particularly innovative.
I feel like we’ve seen all of this before
I know, what a letdown!
namely at zara
the “GUCCI” at the bamboo looks ugly. ditch the “GUCCI” gonna looks pretty
I was so disappointed with this show. The bags are boring. The only thing I really like is the oversized Mariner chain jewelry. Won’t be getting anything from this collection.
I have my eye out for a bag I want for the Cruise 2024 collection.
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Hmm, not really a fan of the new bags, the Jackie is still amazing. I do love some of the clothing, so wearable for daily life. I did love some of the creativity that AM added, too much sometimes for real life.
Thank you Sabato for the trip to dullsville.
It looks like the canvas bags do not have the coating on them which I greatly prefer as it improves the colors and makes the bags more resistant to marks.
The news shapes are a dud – oh well
*Gasp* clasp!
I mean, what came first. Gucci or RM? Lol
Why don’t people compare RM to Gucci and say she’s ripped them off?
It’s not the other way around
I do agree with these being very Rebecca Minkoff with the new clasp. Rebecca Minkoff is the only thing I kept thinking about then I thought, “oh wait, this is Gucci I’m looking at.” I’m not a fan. I am glad I invested into Gucci before the changes. I wonder how aware Sabato is on what other designers do. I feel that any designer should be aware of others and their designs and how it affects the consumer and their point of view(s) is critical.
The rough clasp looks awful, like a cheap keychain ughhh what was he thinking??