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5 things to watch out for during Milan Men's Fashion Week

On Friday the global fashion pack will head to Milan, the de facto capital of Italian fashion, as the official men's Spring Summer 2020 show season begins. The menswear event not only cements the eco
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Prada woos China with Shanghai catwalk in Milan fashion week

Italian fashion giant Prada said Thursday its upcoming men's collection will hit the catwalk in Shanghai rather than Milan, in a nod to the importance of China for the luxury world. The Men's Sp
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Shoes and stripes: Brits present Ferragamo, Cavalli shows

British designers on Saturday presented fashion collections for two Italian houses at Milan fashion week, with one inspired by shoes as key items, and the other by tiger motifs. Paul Andrew pres
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Benetton's new French flair colours debut in Milan

Benetton took to the catwalk in Milan for the first time Tuesday with its debut collection by French designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac in a bid to revive the historic Italian brand. The show,
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Spyder makes a comeback during Milan Fashion Week: Men's

Men's luxury brand Spyder has made a triumphant return to Milan Fashion Week: Men's this season under the guide of new creative director Christopher Bevans. Bevans was formerly the designer for music
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Key trends in Milan Fashion Week

After three and a half intense days, Milan Fashion Week draws to a close Monday and hands over to Paris for the next stage in Europe's season. Here is an overview of the main trends for men's fa
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D&G unveil Italian oomph at Milan after China fiasco

Dolce and Gabbana mixed checks, furry gloves and shimmering dressing gown-style coats on Saturday at Milan Fashion Week, branding it Italian oomph. The Sicilian duo were making their first prese
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Moschino responds to catwalk plagiarism accusations

Moschino’s spring summer 19 collection, presented last week during Milan fashion week, landed in hot water via a typography print featured on various looks and silhouettes. As images began to c
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Tool belts and cycling shorts trending at Milan Fashion Week

From Dolce & Gabbana's opera and Prada techno beats to Robbie Williams performing at Emporio Armani, Milan Fashion Week offered a sparkling, colourful extravaganza. Ahead of Tuesday's closing s
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Marras, Etro and Versace take women on a sensual adventure in Milan

Italian designer Antonio Marras unleashed a procession of fauvist travellers on the catwalk Friday in a collection dedicated to "those who have still not left and those who are forced to leave".
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In Milan, Antonio Marras' fauvist collection draws from migration

Italian designer Antonio Marras unleashed a procession of fauvist travellers on the catwalk Friday in a collection dedicated to "those how have still not left and those who are forced to leave." Mo
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In Milan, jungle theme for Fendi as Prada breaks cliches

Fendi presented a jungle-themed collection aimed at the inner Lara Croft while Prada shone with its own impression of strong women on the second day of Milan Fashion Week on Thursday. The show a
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MFW: Alberta Ferretti embraces youth

Alberta Ferretti is one of the grande dames of Milan Fashion Week. Known as the queen of crochet and having the most delicate of dresses, the house of Ferretti has been somewhat taciturn when it come
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Milan Fashion Week regales in green-tinted luxury

Milan Fashion Week kicks off on Wednesday with cutting-edge couturiers taking over the city to present their women's ready-to-wear Spring/Summer 2019 collections, while doffing a collective cap to
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Naomi Campbell and Monica Bellucci light up Milan fashion week

Iconic supermodel Naomi Campbell and Italian star Monica Bellucci on Saturday injected Hollywood-octane oomph in to the second day of Milan men's fashion week, sporting sizzling men's suits teamed
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Fendi finds its place in the sun at Milan Fashion Week

Karl Lagerfeld chanelled tropical chic on Thursday, unveiling a collection that was all see-through and skin with colours cool enough to soothe your sunburn. The latest designs from the veteran Ge
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Missoni brings 'Pussyhats' to Milan fashion week

Italian designer Angela Missoni brought the political fight to Milan fashion week by ending her autumn-winter 2017 show with models clad in Pussyhats, the pink protest symbols of women's rights.
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Xu Zhi star of Chinese fashion boom with Armani nod

Hot up-and-coming designer Xuzhi Chen has landed his first show in Milan with the support of veteran Giorgio Armani, as China takes its place on the luxury fashion map. Sweet-faced Xuzhi, 24, who
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Designer Marras brings party, pooch to Milan runway

Antonio Marras sent Milan fashion week into a spin Saturday in a show climaxing with both the Italian designer and models dancing down the catwalk, a peppy dog at their heels. The Sardinian desig
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Bottega Veneta seduces with 1940s silhouettes

Bottega Veneta looked to the 1940s for inspiration for its understated but luxurious autumn-winter 2017 collection showing Saturday in Milan, with fitted waists, accentuated shoulders and day-time tu
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One to watch: Georgian label Situationist hits Milan fashion week

Emerging Georgian label Situationist, which counts American model Bella Hadid among its fans, landed its first catwalk show at Milan's prestigious fashion week late Friday. Designer Irakli Rusadz
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Versace gets political with defiant defence of feminism

Italy's fashion queen Donatella Versace sent a message to women everywhere Friday with a show that screamed defiance at attempts to turn back the clock on feminism. Supermodels Gigi and Bella Ha
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Emporio Armani puts comfort first with sporty show

Tired of tottering? Ditch the heels and dress down your elegant furs or velvets with golden trainers with the backing of Giorgio Armani, who unveiled a sporty Emporio collection Friday. Held in t
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Palm Angels brings L.A. cool to Milan fashion scene

Take note Prada, Armani and company: Palm Angels is shaking up the fashion world, with celebrities including singer Pharrell Williams and rapper A$AP Rocky donning the Milan-based, skate-inspired br
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La Perla fetes 'street' bras at Milan fashion week

La Perla threw a celeb-packed party in Milan Thursday to inaugurate a new store to host its ready-to-wear range as it takes bras out of the bedroom and onto the streets. It was champagne and cors
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Prada show revels in femininity, crochet bras

Prada rang in its autumn-winter 2017 collection in Milan Thursday to cheers and wild applause, triumphing with a feminine runway which revived the cardigan and elevated the crochet bra to stardom.
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Fendi seduces Milan with exquisite bottoms

Veteran designer Karl Lagerfeld celebrated exquisite backsides with the help of supermodel Gigi Hadid on Thursday as he unveiled his sumptuous Fendi autumn-winter 2017 collection. The female derri
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