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Armani unveils 50th anniversary show in aftermath of designer's death
Milan Fashion Week culminated in Giorgio Armani’s final collection, marking the 50th anniversary of his signature line, in a solemn but spectacular catwalk show in the courtyard of a museum showing his retrospective exhibition.
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Italy ready to recognise Palestine on two conditions, PM Meloni says
Country-wide protests in Italy have illustrated the depth of public sentiment against Israel’s war in Gaza. Giorgia Meloni’s position has shifted on the issue, and she announced Italy would recognise the state if Israeli hostages are freed and Hamas is out of the government
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Milan Fashion Week 2025 begins with tribute to Giorgio Armani
The bold and beautiful fashion roadshow moves to Italy on Tuesday with Milan Fashion Week promising a jam-packed programme and special tributes to legendary designer Giorgio Armani and pioneering fashion photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri.
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Taste the intangibles: Italy launches bid to protect its cuisine
The Italian government and the Association of Italian Municipalities (ANCI) have promoted the candidature of Italian cuisine as a Unesco Intangible Heritage Site. Italy already has 61 World Heritage Sites and 19 Intangible Heritage Sites
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Giorgio Armani: an icon of fashion, film and sport 'Made in Italy'
As the world pays hommage to Giorgio Armani and his 50 years of success from the catwalks to the silver screen to the playing fields, Gabriele Barbati delves into the past of the man who helped put Milan on the map of fashion capitals and ensured 'Made in Italy' became a global symbol
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MPS relaunches bid for Mediobanca takeover
Monte dei Paschi raises its offer for the acquisition of Mediobanca, adding €0.9 in cash per share and lowered the threshold for the validity of the takeover bid to 35%. The offer is now worth a total of €13.5 billion. Piazza Affari reacts with falls for both stocks.
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Venice Film Festival Fashion: The best looks so far from the lido
So far, so fantastic. From Louis Vuitton, to Saint Laurent via Marc Jacobs, Dior, Maison Margiela Artisanal and Trussardi; some of the world's best fashion has been on display this week at the 82nd Venice Film Festival and we're only at the half way mark of the ten-day celebration of cinema.
