Georgian designer Demna is leaving Balenciaga after a decade to become artistic director of Gucci, the French parent company of both brands, Kering, said Thursday. "Kering and Gucci are delighted to announce the appointment of Demna as the house's new artistic director,

I am truly excited to join the Gucci family,” said Demna in a statement. “It is an honor to contribute to a House that I deeply respect and have long admired.” Demna will

Former creative director of Gucci, Alessandro Michele, with Demna Gvasalia at the 2023 Met Gala. Michele left the brand in 2022 after seven years in the top job – and 20 at the company – to go to Valentino, where he replaced Pierpaolo Piccioli. Photo / Getty Images