I must say, there’s a certain poetic justice unfolding here. For years, they’ve mistreated their designers, and now it seems they’re reaping the consequences. Their current roster of employees appear to lack the skill and vision to steer their brands effectively, including the designers themselves. Let’s not forget, Sabato wasn’t exactly Gucci’s first choice. It’s no wonder why designers are so reluctant to join a company that’s quick to abandon its creatives at the first sign of trouble. The transgressions against their former designers are unforgivable: from suing those who dare to speak out, as in the case of Nicolas Ghesquière, to attempting to withhold compensation, as they did with Hedi Slimane; from controlling the narrative, as Alessandro Michele experienced, to the unceremonious exits of Tom Ford and Frida Giannini. The company is in dire need of transformation, but how that will come about remains uncertain.