With Gucci’s strengthened foundations as a springboard, Demna will lead the House towards renewed fashion authority and enduring cultural relevance.” The news broke on Thursday, just over a month after it was announced that Sabato De Sarno—who took over Gucci after Alessandro Michele’s departure in 2022 —was done with the brand.

At Balenciaga, Demna, who is departing for Gucci, challenged everything we thought we knew about fashion and luxury. Revisit his best work for the French house as it appeared in Vogue.

Kering appointed Demna Gvasalia as artistic director of Gucci, turning to the Balenciaga designer to inject new life into its flagship brand at a difficult time for the industry.