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Firebirds lit up the runway at the Gucci show kicking off Milan fashion week Wednesday, as the industry awaits a weekend general election that could determine the future of "Made in Italy".

Firebirds lit up the runway at the Gucci show kicking off Milan fashion week Wednesday, as the industry awaits a weekend general election that could determine the future of "Made in Italy".

Italy's top luxury brands take to the catwalks for Milan Fashion Week, as the industry waits keenly for general election results which may have a knock-on effect on culture and Made in Italy.

New York fashion world darlings Zac Posen and Marchesa are the latest designers to launch secondary "contemporary" collections, giving customers a bit of glamour at more affordable prices.

An Italian judge on Friday rejected a plea by fashion house duo Dolce & Gabbana to throw out a trial against them for allegedly failing to declare declare 840 million euros ($1.1 billion) in revenues, media reports said.

The trial of fashion house duo Dolce & Gabbana for allegedly failing to declare 840 million euros ($1.1 billion) in revenues to tax authorities in Italy opened Monday, according to local media reports.

As if being roundly booed by the fans of his new club was not bad enough, Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez now finds himself receiving criticism for the colour of the ties he wears.

Giorgio Armani may have dazzled Milan fashion week with a series of glittering stellar creations, but Dolce & Gabbana pulled off the most innovative and fun look of the season with wicker bustiers.

Giorgio Armani may have dazzled Milan fashion week with a series of glittering stellar creations, but Dolce & Gabbana pulled off the most innovative and fun look of the season with wicker bustiers.

Dolce & Gabbana wowed Milan fashion week Sunday with a fresh and innovative Sicilian-inspired collection starring intricate wicker bustiers, baroque-sculpture shoes and colourful beach prints.

Milan fashion week opened with a stunning Japanese-inspired collection on Wednesday, as Gucci gave pyjama suits and long dresses a sensual twist with bell sleeves and billowing ruffled necklines.

Italy's top luxury brands including Fendi, Prada and Versace take to the catwalks for Milan fashion week from Wednesday to show off hotly-awaited spring-summer 2013 collections to global fashionistas.

Chris Colfer, the openly gay actor who plays Kurt Hummel on the Fox musical-comedy 'Glee,' says he was bullied at school. Chris Colfer, the 22-year-old openly gay actor who plays Kurt Hummel on the Fox musical-comedy Glee, says he was bullied at school. In a feature interview with men's fashion website Mr. Porter, Colfer explained that he originally auditioned for the part of Artie. ?I was auditioning for the part of Artie, the kid in the wheelchair. And I didn't get it. Obviously. So that was it,? said Colfer. But Ryan Murphy ?invented a character for me. They invented Kurt specifically.? ?There are two experiences in my life that I just cannot wrap my head around. That's one. And the Golden Globes was the other. I just cannot believe they happened,? he said. Colfer added that much like the character he plays on television he was harassed at school for his sexual orientation. ?I was harassed at school every day, called 'faggot,' I had things taped to my back,? he said. Colfer modeled

Dark Catholic imagery was spliced with blood, guts and guns as Madonna burst onto the stage at Tel Aviv's Ramat Gan stadium late on Thursday to kick off her hotly-anticipated MDNA world tour of some 30 countries.

US pop icon Madonna was poised to hit the stage in Tel Aviv later Thursday to launch a hotly anticipated world tour spanning 30 countries and 86 concert dates to promote her new MDNA album.

US pop icon Madonna was to launch her hotly-anticipated MDNA world tour with a show in Tel Aviv on Thursday, kicking off a roadtrip of more than 80 countries in what will be her longest-ever.

When Masha Ma first came to Paris the Chinese designer, who on Wednesday holds her first Fashion Week show in the city, had a style revelation as she was sipping coffee on a street corner.

MILAN (Reuters) - Designers at Milan Fashion Week stitched velvet roses and gilded threads on embroidered winter fabrics seeking to lure the kinds of consumers who can still afford to splash out on luxury clothes during a period of financial austerity across Europe.

International buyers have packed out the shows at Milan Fashion Week, offering a lifeline for an industry that is headed for another slump this year as Italy grinds through a painful recession.

The young Sicilian widow may still wear a black veil but it doesn't stop her sashaying through Palermo's streets in hot pants embellished with Baroque gold, at least according to the Dolce & Gabbana show.