Adidas launches a new label + how to volunteer during fashion week
plus the updated list of fashion jobs and internships
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Who is the new Gucci Creative Director Sabato De Sarno?
On January 28, Gucci appointed Sabato De Sarno as its new creative director, a few months after Alessandro Michele’s departure. If this name doesn’t sound so familiar, let’s learn about the new creative director and his career in the fashion industry, and his plans for Gucci.
The 39-year-old designer from Naples started his career at Prada in 2005, then moved to Dolce&Gabbana and finally to Valentino in 2009 where he worked for 13 years, lately as fashion director overseeing both men’s and women’s collections under creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli who is his close friend and associate.
At Gucci, De Sarno will oversee women’s, men’s, leather goods, accessories, and lifestyle collections. He will present his first collection for the brand at Milan Fashion Week in September.
Marco Bizzarri, president and CEO of Gucci, said: “Having worked with a number of Italy’s most renowned luxury fashion houses, he brings with him a vast and relevant experience. I am certain that through Sabato’s deep understanding and appreciation for Gucci’s unique legacy, he will lead our creative teams with a distinctive vision that will help write this exciting next chapter, reinforcing the house’s fashion authority while capitalising on its rich heritage.”
Kering chairman and CEO François-Henri Pinault shared: “With Sabato De Sarno at the creative helm, we are confident that the house will continue both to influence fashion and culture through highly desirable products and collections and to bring a singular and contemporary perspective to modern luxury.”
The new creative director is expected to take a new artistic direction for the brand, shifting its image to a more classic identity. According to Business of Fashion, “Kering said it was working to retool Gucci’s brand message, reinforcing the more timeless elements of the brand’s backstory to complement its fashion-driven offer.”
De Sarno shared: “I am deeply honored to take on the role as creative director of Gucci. I am proud to join a House with such an extraordinary history and heritage, that over the years has been able to welcome and cherish values I believe in. I am touched and excited to contribute my creative vision for the brand.”
We can’t wait to see the new collection in September.
What's happening in the industry this week?💚
Lyst Index revealed Q4 2022 hottest brands and products
Prada is at the top of the list, followed by Gucci, Moncler, Miu Miu, Valentino, Bottega Veneta, Loewe, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Nike, Versace, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Diesel, Ugg, Burberry, Coach, and Jacquemus.
The 3 breakout brands are 16Arlington, Alaïa, and Mugler.
These are the 10 hottest products of Q4 2022:
Adidas launches a new label
For the first time in 50 years, the brand debuts its first new label - Adidas Sportswear - targeted at Gen Z customers. The new collection, which Adidas describes as “sport for style” includes clothing for every day like soccer jerseys, tracksuits, and dresses. It will be released online and in stores worldwide on February 9.
Tiffany&Co. and Nike release a sneaker and accessories collaboration
The two brands are launching the Nike x Tiffany & Co. Air Force 1 1837 sneaker on March 7, marking Tiffany’s entry into footwear. The sneaker was designed to celebrate the Air Force 1’s 40th anniversary, and it is made of black suede and comes with a Tiffany touch - its signature blue color and a sterling silver heel plate. Available in limited quantities, the sneakers are priced at $400.
Additionally, Tiffany&Co. and Nike are producing a series of sneaker-centric silver accessories, including a whistle set on a chain, a shoe horn, a shoe brush, and a dubrae to accentuate the sneakers’ laces. with prices ranging from $250 to $475.
Tiffany&Co. and Mitchell & Ness collaborate on Super Bowl jersey
The two brands and the National Football League released today a football jersey that has been produced in limited quantities, priced at $295. Each jersey will come packaged in Tiffany’s and Mitchell & Ness's co-branded box.
Karl Lagerfeld collaborates with Disney
Karl Lagerfeld and The Walt Disney Company have teamed up on a capsule collection launching February 23. It centers on a hand-colored illustration of Donald Duck that Karl Lagerfeld created in 2004 to honor that character’s 70th anniversary.
Loewe x Howl's Moving Castle installation at Selfridges
Selfridges and Loewe unveiled this Wednesday a Loewe x Howl’s Moving Castle installation inspired by the 2004 Japanese fantasy film “Howl’s Moving Castle”. Loewe’s creative director Jonathan Anderson is a fan of the film’s director Hayao Miyazaki, so for this project, he has partnered with the Japanese animation Studio Ghibli on a capsule collection of accessories and clothing that feature scenes and characters from the movie.
Nike sues Lululemon
Nike is suing Lululemon over alleged patent infringements of Lululemon’s Blissfeel, Chargfeel Low, Chargfeel Mid, and Strongfeel sneakers relating to its textiles and other design elements of its own footwear.
What’s new in Beauty 💄
Kering launched Kering Beauté
The luxury group created a new beauty division which will be presided over by CEO Raffaela Cornaggia, former Estée Lauder executive, and develop the beauty category for Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen, among other Kering brands.
Highsnobiety launched a beauty vertical
The Berlin-based publication launched on February 2 a beauty vertical called “Highsnobiety Beauty”. Led by the beauty editor Alexandra Pauly, it aims to “champion new beauty brands and creators, highlight voices in the industry and explore how young people use beauty to shape their identities”, according to BoF. In addition to the digital version, it will appear in the 4 print issues of the magazine.
Fashion Career Tip of the Week
Want to see the fashion industry from the inside? Become a fashion week volunteer!
If so far you’ve only looked at fashion weeks as an exciting moment to watch the latest collections from your favorite fashion designers, in our latest article we explain what makes volunteering at fashion week a great career opportunity if you want to get into fashion and you still have no or little experience.
Read our latest article How to work at Fashion Week as a Volunteer (New York, London, Milan, Paris) here to learn about:
Why you should consider volunteering during fashion week
The different fashion week jobs for volunteers
Where to look for opportunities + strategies to get the job
How this experience can help you in your future career
Fashion month will officially begin on February 10, so if you would like to work backstage during fashion week, it’s time to look for volunteering opportunities and apply ;)
Nice things 💖
Pierpaolo Piccioli wishes Sabato De Sarno good luck with his new role at Gucci after having worked at Valentino together for a long time.
We love when collaboration >> competition.
What to listen to this week 🎙️
This week, how about listening to a podcast episode of The Run-through with Vogue?
The latest episode is centered on the celebrity stylist Kate Young, who talks about her challenges of styling during the awards, and her days as Anna Wintour’s assistant at the beginning of her career.
Listen to it here.
Fashion Profiles to follow this week
Sabato De Sarno, Gucci’s new creative director
Kate Young, celebrity stylist
Your Fashion Jobs Date 🔍
LONDON
Internships
VIC Events Internship (12 Month Contract) - CHANEL
Showroom Assistant Intern - Nova of London
Global Samples Intern - Jimmy Choo
STOCK INTERN - BICESTER VILLAGE - DIOR
Entry-level jobs
Junior Womenswear Designer - Juicy Couture UK & Europe
Merchandising Assistant - MATCHESFASHION
STOCKROOM ASSISTANT (Covent Garden) - MANGO
Press Assistant - Russell & Bromley Ltd
Digital Merchandising Assistant (12 month FTC) - Stella McCartney
Buyer’s Admin Assistant - Friends like These Lipsy London
Area Visual Merchandiser - South Baukjen & Isabella Oliver (House of Baukjen)
PR Assistant - 12 Months FTC Michael Kors
NEW YORK
Internships
Planning & Allocation Intern, New York, NY SMCP – Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, Fursac
Graphic Intern - DVF (Diane von Furstenberg)
Summer Internship - Design - J.Crew
Logistics & Customer Service Intern - Balmain
Fashion Intern - BRIDGE SHOWROOM
Retail Management Internship, Summer 2023 - United States - Nordstrom
Entry-level jobs
Coordinator, Fabric Research & Development - Ann Taylor
Coordinator, Email Marketing - Vince
Assistant Merchandiser - Dover Street Market New York
Social Media & Digital Community Associate, Tory Burch Foundation -Tory Burch
MILAN
Internships
BOTTEGA VENETA Women and Men's Shoes Collection Merchandising Intern | Kering
Office Coordinator (Stage) SUNNEI
Merchandising Intern - New Guards Group
Entry-level jobs
Wholesale Customer Experience Coordinator, UGG
Whs Operations & Customer Service Specialist - PVH Corp.
Procurement Analyst - ZARA ITALIA
Junior Showroom Seller - MaxMara
PARIS
Internships
DIOR ASSISTANT ATTACHÉ DE PRESSE FEMME EUROPE SHOPPING F/H - STAGE
Assistant/Assistante Chef de projet Visuel Merchandising Uniformes (F/H) - Louis Vuitton
EMEA Marketing & Communications Assistant Intern - Moncler
STAGE ASSISTANT(E) BUYER EUROPE - PARIS 75016 F/H - Lacoste
Assistant Chef de projet E-Commerce H/F - Stage - Eric Bompard
BALENCIAGA – Sustainability Compliance and Content Intern – March 2023 (F/M) | Kering
BALENCIAGA – Stagiaire Gestion des Achats des Composants – Février 2023 (F/H) | Kering
KERING Innovation Project Intern
Entry-level jobs
Assistant Achats Mode (CDI) - H/F - Smallable
SAINT LAURENT Merchandising Analyst H/F | Kering
WW Influence Junior Coordinator - CDD 6 mois - (H/F) | Kering
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