Sabato De Sarno presents Gucci Notte at the LACMA Art+Film Gala—a collection that celebrates Hollywood’s legacy with ornate design and gender-fluid tailoring, reimagined for a contemporary audience
The red carpet at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) lit up in shimmering sophistication as Gucci debuted its Notte collection, marking Creative Director Sabato De Sarno’s second venture into evening wear for the House. This unveiling was a cinematic moment brought to life at the 13th Annual Art+Film Gala, honoring artist Simone Leigh and filmmaker Baz Luhrmann. With luminaries from Leonardo DiCaprio to LACMA trustee Eva Chow gracing the gala as co-chairs, and De Sarno himself in attendance, Gucci proved its enduring dialogue with Hollywood is stronger than ever.
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A Tribute to Hollywood
Gucci Notte is an homage. With a total of sixteen looks (twelve for women and four for men), the collection explores a dialogue between tradition and reinvention, duplicating the glamour that defines Hollywood. De Sarno’s approach focuses on the “architecture of the garment,” creating pieces that involve ornate detailing.
Gucci’s historic connection to Hollywood makes it the perfect creative partner for LACMA’s Art+Film Gala. For over a decade, the House has celebrated the intersection of visual art and cinema, a pairing that aligns with its commitment to storytelling through fashion. With Notte, De Sarno continues that legacy, capturing the red-carpet regality and imbuing it with current relevancy.
Blurred Lines
Central to Gucci Notte is a fluid dialogue between masculine and feminine aesthetics—a hallmark of De Sarno’s creative vision. Women’s gowns borrow from the sharp lines of men’s tailoring, while men’s suits embrace elaborate details usually reserved for evening dresses. This cross-pollination of styles creates a wardrobe that is daring yet respectful of Gucci’s roots.
For men, classic tuxedos are elevated with embroidery and unexpected tailoring, paying tribute to formal accuracy while maintaining that Hollywood ease. Women’s evening wear, on the other hand, shines with sculptural bodices and flowing skirts that recognize old Hollywood while carrying a distinctly modern cadence. Together, the collection redefines what it means to dress for the night, blurring the boundaries between then and now, masculine and feminine.
To the Ancora Notte
For those keeping track, Gucci Notte builds on last year’s Ancora Notte collection. Where Ancora Notte introduced an era of modernized evening elegance, Gucci Notte refines and deepens the narrative. The result is a capsule collection that is distinctly De Sarno, but unmistakably Gucci—a balance that few Houses can claim to achieve.
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