MILAN (Reuters Life!) - Milan has long claimed its place among the top fashion capitals of the world, but calendar woes have fashionistas asking whether it is losing influence. While top names like Giorgio Armani, Gucci and Versace gave it their all at the autumn/winter 2010-2011 catwalk shows and won wide praise for their lines, the talk of fashion week ...

Fashion is hard work, top Italian designers Dolce & Gabbana reminded punters on Sunday, illustrating their show at Milan Fashion Week with video of frenetic scenes behind their creations. Giant screens above the catwalk showed closeups of atelier scenes, designers sketching, a cloth draped over a mannequin, all to the accompaniment of violin music. The show was heavy on black ...

Top Italian fashion designer Versace laid on the leather Friday while Blumarine's Anna Molinari and maestro Giorgio Armani offered a softer, more feminine touch at Milan Fashion Week. To the roar of revving motorbikes, Donatella Versace's models lit up the catwalk with yellow, purple and steely blue and black leather get-ups including backless or off-the-shoulder dresses and ultra-miniskirts ...