Apparel and accessories
May 16, 2019
Gucci has captured consumer imagination. Image credit: Gucci
By Sarah Ramirez
Even as the luxury business grows and retail sales climb, the high-end fashion and leather goods sector is facing questions of relevancy as consumer tastes evolve.
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