Georgian Designer Demna Leaves Balenciaga For Gucci

Demna's daring designs have included a head-to-toe black shroud that US reality television star Kim Kardashian (right) wore to the Met Gala in 2021 (Credit: AFP)

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, starting early July 2025," it said.