{"id":84841,"date":"2023-12-07T11:07:57","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T11:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happylifestyleinc.com\/?p=84841"},"modified":"2023-12-07T11:07:57","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T11:07:57","slug":"will-the-creative-director-epidemic-continue-into-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happylifestyleinc.com\/entertainment\/will-the-creative-director-epidemic-continue-into-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Will the Creative Director Epidemic Continue Into 2024?"},"content":{"rendered":"

2023 has been an emotional whirlwind in and outside the fashion industry. The year has delivered several unexpected changes, with a plethora of Creative Directors leaving their posts for new opportunities or career shifts. Over recent months, long-lasting designers, including Jeremy Scott and Sarah Burton, have ended their lengthy tenures at historic fashion Houses, while the fresh eyes of Se\u00e1n McGirr and the late Davide Renne took their places with an altered vision. <\/p>\n

Week after week, another iconic name leaves its post for something new. The industry entered a new era in 2023, commissioning young creatives to helm decade-old labels. <\/p>\n

Late last year, Alessandro Michele concluded his eight-year run at Gucci with a prideful bow, announcing that Italian designer Sabato De Sarno would take his place. His Milan Fashion Week debut was a marvelous occasion that garnered international attention, welcoming thousands of onlookers to experience the runway show. He took over the Gucci Hub on a rainy day in Milan to recall the brand\u2019s century-old roots while celebrating the small joys in life. De Sarno has over 20 years of experience under his belt, but his debut was met with major criticism as he strayed away from Michele\u2019s whimsical approach. While viewers were quick to judge, the designer kept things honest and simple and steered away from virality, which cements creative directors amongst digital generations. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Giovanni Giannoni\/Wwd\/Getty Images<\/span><\/p>\n

In February, designer and musician Pharrell Williams was made Virgil Abloh\u2019s successor at