Since the departure of Alessandro Michele, Gucci seems lost. To reinvent itself, the luxury brand will need to be crystal clear with its storytelling. Image credit: Gucci Gucci is now at a critical juncture. Here is what luxury brands can learn
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Since the departure of Alessandro Michele, Gucci seems lost. To reinvent itself, the luxury brand will need to be crystal clear with its storytelling. Image credit: Gucci 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