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At Pitti, an Antidote to Peacockery

Standouts like Soshiotsuki and Hed Mayner offered the sense of progress the Florentine trade fair needs, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Soshiotsuki Menswear Autumn/Winter 2026
Soshiotsuki Menswear Autumn/Winter 2026 (Launchmetrics.com/spotlight)

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Giorgio Armani’s Multi-Dimensional Legacy

Herald of soft masculinity, outfitter of the working women’s revolution, the designer who dressed New Hollywood… Armani made a titanic impact on fashion and society, writes Angelo Flaccavento.

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