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Animal rights group opposed to fur targets Armani

AP — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:14:55 +0000

The PETA animal rights organization is targeting Armani in its latest anti-fur campaign.

Unicredit's Profumo acknowledges errors

AP — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:52:27 +0000

Unicredit Chief Executive Alessandro Profumo acknowledged Monday that Italy’s largest bank had underestimated the significant market changes since the collapse of the U.S. investment bank Lehman Brothers, forcing the board to seek a capital increase and cut profit forecasts.

Italian designers put up cheerful fashion front

AP — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:08:17 +0000

“Grin and bear it,” seems to be the message coming off the Milan runway as Fashion Week for next summer comes to an end.

Jewels return to runway at Milan Fashion Week

AP — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:57:42 +0000

Baubles and bangles have returned to the Milan runway after several seasons locked tightly in the jewelry box. Even at Jil Sander, the most minimalist of labels, diamond studded earrings sparkled from the models’ pierced...

Italian lawyers seek Condoleezza Rice testimony

AP — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:25:26 +0000

Lawyers for a former Italian intelligence chief want to call Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as a witness in the trial of 26 Americans charged in the alleged kidnapping of an Egyptian...

Correction: Milan Fashion Week-Day 2 story

AP — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:20:58 +0000

In a Sept. 23 story about the second day of shows at Milan Fashion week, The Associated Press misspelled the name of a Bottega Veneta designer. He is Tomas Maier, not Thomas...

Prada abandons summer fashion's easy road

AP — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:58:53 +0000

Miuccia Prada is often a step ahead of the pack, so it was no wonder that her latest collection had little to do with what has been going on the Milan runway: easy dressing in light and airy...

Alitalia hangs out For Sale sign

AP — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:00:57 +0000

Alitalia has hung out a “For Sale” sign _ again.

Alitalia hangs out For Sale sign again

AP — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:09:51 +0000

Alitalia is hanging out a “For Sale” sign yet again _ the bankrupt airline is publishing a notice in four newspapers Tuesday seeking offers to buy any or all parts of its...

Milan Fashion Week goes relaxed in stressed times

AP — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:05:58 +0000

There are few better weather vanes for changing times than the fashion industry, whose sensitive antennas quickly pick up on a mood and design accordingly.