Georgian designer Demna has been unveiled as the new Artistic Director of Italian fashion house Gucci, succeeding Sabato De Sarno who exited the brand earlier this year.

Demna, who's been Creative Director at Balenciaga since 2015, commented 'I am truly excited to join the Gucci family. It is an honour to contribute to a house that I deeply respect and have long admired. I look forward to writing together with Stefano and the whole team a new chapter of Gucci's amazing story'.