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Fondness for Francis undimmed one year after pope's death

Fondness for Francis undimmed one year after pope's death

Pilgrims prayed and shared fond memories at the tomb of Pope Francis on the first anniversary of his death Tuesday, as his successor, Leo, paid tribute to a man "who gave so much". Italian visitor Laura Tonelli, 69, wiped her eyes with a handkerchief after praying at the

Furry, frayed & freezing on Milan catwalks: the fashion trends

Furry, frayed & freezing on Milan catwalks: the fashion trends

As the attention of the world's fashionistas moves from Milan to Paris on the final day of the Italian city's Fashion Week Monday, a roundup of Italy's runway style is due. Here are some of the key trends seen during Milan's Fall/

Activists pressure Milan Fashion Week to go fully fur-free

Activists pressure Milan Fashion Week to go fully fur-free

Animal activists have been turning up the heat on Milan Fashion Week to adopt a fully fur-free policy, with dozens of protesters demonstrating outside the Giorgio Armani show on Sunday. Although the Armani Group went fur-free a decade ago, activists hope the powerful luxury company can pressure the

Flights of fancy at Bottega Veneta, atmospheric mood at Armani in Milan

Flights of fancy at Bottega Veneta, atmospheric mood at Armani in Milan

Grey and brutalist, showy and shimmering -- the stark contrasts of the Italian fashion capital of Milan fuelled the creative mind of Bottega Veneta's Louise Trotter in her second collection for the brand. The city's harsh aspects found expression in the armour-like coats that Trotter sent

Madonna is surprise attraction at Dolce & Gabbana Milan show

Madonna is surprise attraction at Dolce & Gabbana Milan show

Step aside, influencers! Madonna was the star attraction Saturday at the Dolce & Gabbana show in Milan, the week's top celebrity sighting that risked overshadowing the brand's all-black collection of ultra-feminine looks. Arriving 45 minutes late, the "Material Girl" made her way

At Milan Fashion Week, industry's darker side goes unmentioned

At Milan Fashion Week, industry's darker side goes unmentioned

Artisans in white coats greeted guests at the Tod's fashion show in Milan Friday, crafting the Made in Italy leather and needlework items for which the company -- and country -- is renowned. But despite that display of handcraft, there has been little mention at Milan Fashion Week of some

For Roberto Cavalli designer, dreams come in all black

For Roberto Cavalli designer, dreams come in all black

Black may have been the colour chosen by Roberto Cavalli's creative director for the new women's collection at Milan Fashion Week, but Fausto Puglisi is hardly feeling negative. The nearly all-black palette -- accentuated with romantic jolts of lilac and plum -- used by Puglisi Thursday night