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Milan designers tweak the traditional overcoat

Milan fashion designers are sticking to the traditional and familiar in their menswear collection for next winter.

Emporio Armani winterwear reflects hard times

"These are times for a less aggressive and more human approach to life," Giorgio Armani said after the presentation of his second line, Emporio.

Black is back at Jil Sander

A grass green pullover, a similar style in tobacco brown and a series of collars embroidered with naif animal designs, were the only bright lights in the otherwise total black Jil Sander menswear collection for the winter of 2013.

Gentlemen, 2013 winter looks getting serious

Gentlemen, things are going to get serious next fall and winter.

Milan designers stick to the familiar in an age of austerity, tweaking the overcoat

MILAN - Milan fashion designers are sticking to the traditional and familiar in their menswear collection for next winter. The mood reflects the austerity all around, but it's not all gloom. There are flashes of colour and glamour to lighten spirits.

Emporio Armani 2012 winter menswear speaks of long winters ahead

MILAN - "These are times for a less aggressive and more human approach to life," Giorgio Armani said after the presentation of his second line, Emporio.

Black leather at Jil Sander adds to winter chill

MILAN - A grass green pullover, a similar style in tobacco brown and a series of collars embroidered with naif animal designs, were the only bright lights in the otherwise total black Jil Sander menswear collection for the winter of 2013.

Getting down to business

Gentlemen, things are going to get serious next fall and winter.

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MILAN (AP) - Gentlemen, things are going to get serious next fall and winter. It could be the crisis gloom, but many Milan designers are thinking business. Double-breasted suits are a favorite in preview shows that continued Sunday for a second day.

Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsGentlemen, 2013 winter looks getting serious

MILAN (AP) - Gentlemen, things are going to get serious next fall and winter. It could be the crisis gloom, but many Milan designers are thinking business. Double-breasted suits are a favorite in preview shows that continued Sunday for a second day.