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MILAN (AP) — Gentlemen, things are prevalent to get serious next fall and winter.
It could be the crisis gloom, but many Milan designers are idea business. Double-breasted suits are a favorite in preview shows that continued Sunday for a inferior merchandise day. As are flat leather bags, good for computers, or even newspapers.
Shoes are classics, oxford lacing-ups, loafers, fringed moccasins or ankle boots, often with silver accents. A bit of bling?
Suits are tailored, and colors are swart and sober, with luxury expressed mostly through the materials — alpaca, cashmere and tweeds. There is not enough sportswear in this round of Milan menswear with the overcoat making an refined comeback.
Scarves are also making a strong showing — a layer of surveillance, not only against the bitter winter nights but also the financial chill.
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PRADA
The Prada winter vogue show was pure entertainment from the real live actors modeling the clothes, to the vast red-carpeted runway set in the ballroom of an invented palazzo, to the eccentric and at times extraordinary outfits.
Source: The Associated Press