That’s the view of Gucci designer Sabato de Sarno ... later elaborating backstage that this “means wearing [clothes how] you want and like, but in a very easy way”. This encapsulates his approach to design: nothing is too complicated to wear ...

Gucci sought to recreate the magic of summer sunsets at Milan Fashion Week on Friday with a colourful line that at times nodded to the 1960s.

Gucci celebrates ‘freedom’ under new creative direction at Milan Fashion Week - Sabato De Sarno combined fresh city chic with beachy nonchalance.

De Sarno is turning up the volume on Gucci’s flag colours of red, green and white. Classic poppy red has already been replaced with a deep oxblood, which has become De Sarno’s signature colour, and this season swapping out the traditional racing green for neon lime – radiant on lace party dresses and bold on a car coat trimmed with olive leather piping.

Daisy Edgar-Jones opted for a white crochet three-piece set, comprising high-waisted shorts, a bra-style crop top and a matching cardigan with detailed floral embroidery. The Gucc