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> PARIS, Jan 28( Reuters) - French luxury giant Kering( PRTP.PA) has appointed De Sarno, a senior fashion designer at Valentino, as creative director of its top brand Gucci, it said on Saturday.At Gucci, he will be tasked with reviving the fortunes of a brand that accounted for two-third of Kerings profits in 2021 but has been losing momentum in recent years after stellar growth in 2015-19. De Sarno began De Sarno career at Prada in 2005, moving to Dolce Gabbana, before joining Valentino in 2009, where De Sarno held several positions before being appointed fashion director overseeing both mens and womens collections, working closely with the chief designer Pierpaolo Piccioli.I am proud to join a House with such an extraordinary history and heritage, that over the years has been able to welcome and cherish values I believe in. I am touched and excited to contribute my creative vision for the brand.