With Gucci revenues in free fall, creative director Sabato De Sarno exits the brand as company leaders assert control to restore Gucci to luxury greatness.

The future of the brand is in question following the designer's exit from Gucci, where he changed the image and failed to deliver commercial results.

Gucci has announced the sudden departure of its creative director, Sabato De Sarno, just two and a half weeks before the brand is set to showcase its latest col