By Tassilo Hummel PARIS (Reuters) -Gucci design chief Sabato De Sarno is leaving the Italian flagship label after less than two years in the job, owner Kering said on Thursday, as the brand strives to attract wealthier shoppers and reverse its weak sales.

De Sarno’s departure after only two years raises questions about Gucci’s long-term efforts to overhaul its image with consumers. The brand has eschewed the trendy designs that