The fall of Gucci was inevitable

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The fall of Gucci was inevitable

Gucci — recently one of the world's hottest brands — has faced headwinds, with falling sales and a diminishing reputation.Gucci; Kyodo News via Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BIIn 2015, as part of creative director Alessandro Michele's first line for the fashion house, Gucci's famous loafers got a makeover. While they still had the classic horse-bit buckle, the backs were shaved down to make them mules, and tufts of kangaroo fur were added to the h…