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Men’s fashion week goes live in Milan, buoyed by upbeat sales

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July 2, 2017

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The return of Gucci to the menswear catwalk calendar, robust sales of Italian fashion and a farewell to the pandemic-imposed trend of virtual shows — it s all systems go for men s fashion week in Milan opening Friday.

Promising spectacle and optimism after a year in which sales of Italian fashion showed the strongest growth of the last 20 years, presentations for Fall-Winter 2023/2024 men s collections run until Tuesday.

Of the 79 shows, only four are digital, a holdover from the debilitating pandemic period that sent sales plunging and brought a halt to live runway shows.

Nothing replaces “the live experience, the frenzy, the expectation, the applause, the top models parading on the catwalk and the powerful music,” fashion consultant Elisabetta Cavatorta told AFP.

Most anticipated is fashion powerhouse Gucci which is putting on a menswear only show for the first time in three years.

It will also be the first since artistic director Alessandro Michele s surprise departure in November.

New direction at Gucci?
With bold, colourful collections seeped in the 1970s, Michele provided a new lease on life after being tapped in 2015 to revive sales at the storied brand with the world-famous stripe logo in green and red.

While sales exploded by 44 percent in 2018 for Kering s flagship brand, growth has lagged competitors in the last two years.

“It remains to be seen whether Alessandro Michele s departure initiates a change of direction for the fashion house,” Cavatorta said.

Alessandro Michele left Gucci in November and a successor to the artistic director has not yet been named

As to who will take over the reins at Gucci, the fashion world awaits news of Michele s successor with bated breath.

Soaring revenues

Armani, Prada, Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana and Zegna are among the big labels set to unveil men s collections in the Italian fashion capital.

But there have been defections including Versace, which plans to show its men s and women s collections together in Los Angeles on March 10.

Despite the war in Ukraine and the impact of the energy crisis on an energy-intensive fashion supply chain, sales of Italian fashion last year rose 16 percent to 96.6 billion euros ($104.4 billion).

Big labels like Giorgio Armani have answered the call for live men s shows at Milan Fashion Week

“This is the highest revenue in the last 20 years,” said Carlo Capasa, president of the Italian Fashion Chamber, at a presentation ahead of the shows last month.

Inflation has had an impact, as Italian fashion prices rose by about nine percent in 2022, but their increase is “a positive sign that closes a year marked by dramatic events and difficult times,” Capasa added.

Exports of “Made in Italy” fashion climbed 18.7 percent in the first nine months of last year, driven by demand in the United States and the Gulf countries where exports both soared by more than 50 percent.

Sales to China grew more moderately, at 18.8 percent, while exports to Russia fell by 26 percent, in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine.

But one area in which the impact of the Covid-19 crisis will still be felt in Milan is the absence of Chinese buyers.

Despite the lifting of coronavirus-related health restrictions by authorities in Beijing, the number of buyers who will travel to the city for the shows will be “limited”, Capasa said.

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Sadaf and Shahroz’s photoshoot for Eid campaign charms fans

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May 31, 2023

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Sadaf and Shahroz's photoshoot for Eid campaign charms fans

Sadaf Kanwal and Shahroz Sabzwari make a beautiful celebrity couple which is admired by their millions of fans. Sadaf Kanwal is a pretty fashion model and she has been doing various photoshoots these days.

Like Eidul Fitr, she has done another photoshoot for a clothing brand for the new articles of Eid.

Previously, Shahroz Sabzwari and Sadaf Kanwal’s photoshoot for the brand on Eidul Fitr went viral and fans loved it. The two displayed the gorgeous outfits. Safina Behroze was also part of the family photoshoot.

On this Eid, Sadaf and Shahroz’s two new looks have been released for a collection that is a special Eid Edit inspired by the love of a family and it is dedicated to all the beautiful ladies.

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Zara Hatke director on not casting Katrina Kaif: ‘Don’t think she can look like a middle class family ki bahu’

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May 31, 2023

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Zara Hatke director on not casting Katrina Kaif: 'Don't think she can look like a middle class family ki bahu

Zara Hatke Zara Bachke features Sara Ali Khan and Vicky Kaushal as the lead pair. Now, the film’s director has spoken about not casting Katrina Kaif in film.

Laxman Utekar, who is all geared up for his next release Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, has reacted to a question on casting actor Katrina Kaif in his film. In a new interview, Laxman revealed why he couldn’t feature Katrina opposite her husband-actor Vicky Kaushal in Zara Hatke Zara Bachke.

Laxman said that he didn’t feel that Katrina can essay the role of a ‘middle-class joint family daughter-in-law’.

In Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, Sara Ali Khan will be seen opposite Vicky Kaushal. Jio Studios and Dinesh Vijan will present Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, slated to release in cinemas on June 2. Set in Indore, the film is a romantic comedy which follows the life of a middle-class married couple Kapil (Vicky) and Somya (Sara), who are seemingly headed for a divorce.

In an interview, Laxman Utekar said, “I can do only if Katrina understands my language. Do you think Katrina will look like a small town heroine? If we get a good script, I would love to work with Vicky and Katrina.”

He also added, “I wouldn’t get them onboard this time because Zara Hatke Zara Bachke is in a different space and the aura and personality Katrina has I personally didn’t feel she can look like a middle-class joint family daughter-in-law. If there is anything in the future that will suit them then why not.”

Earlier, news agency ANI had quoted Laxman as saying about the film, “This movie is close to my heart. It is a story that will resonate with audiences across the country. It is a film that is a perfect family watch that promises to entertain you throughout.”

Katrina was last seen in the horror comedy film Phone Bhoot alongside Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ishaan Khatter. She will be next seen in the upcoming action-thriller film Tiger 3 opposite actor Salman Khan.

The film is all set to hit the theatres on the occasion of Diwali 2023.

Apart from that, she also has director Sriram Raghavan’s film Merry Christmas opposite Vijay Sethupathi. Fans will also see her in Farhan Akhtar’s upcoming film Jee Le Zara along with Alia Bhatt and Priyanka Chopra.

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Johnny Depp shares note as he fractures ankle ahead of his Hollywood Vampires show

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May 31, 2023

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$Johnny Depp shares note as he fractures ankle ahead of his Hollywood Vampires show$

Johnny Depp, who recently attended the Cannes Film Festival, hurt his ankle. He has apologised to his fans ahead of his Hollywood Vampires concert.

Actor Johnny Depp has said that he has fractured his ankle and has been advised by medical professionals to ‘avoid any and all activity for the moment’. Taking to his Instagram Stories on Monday, Johnny shared a note saying that the injury ‘began as a hairline break’. He added that ‘somewhere between Cannes and Royal Albert Hall, it got worse rather than better’. He also apologised to his fans as he and his band, Hollywood Vampires, won’t be able to perform in several cities in the US.

Johnny’s statement read, “Dear friends, I am sorry to say that I have fractured my ankle, which is a drag!!! It began as a hairline break but somewhere between Cannes and Royal Albert Hall, it got worse rather than better. Several medical professionals have strongly suggested I avoid any and all activity for the moment and so am sadly unable to travel at this time.”

He also added, “To that end, the guys and I are very sorry to miss you in New Hampshire, Boston and New York but fear not, I promise we will bring an amazing show to all of you in Europe and bring our absolute best to the East Coast later this Summer and make it up to those who have paid for those shows!!! Again, sincerest apologies. All my love and respect- J.D. x.”

Johnny also gave details of the rescheduled dates: July 28: Boston’s Wang Theatre Bock Center; July 29: Manchester’s SNHU Arena and July 30: Bethel’s Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. The shows were originally set for May 30, May 31 and June 1.

Taking to Twitter, Hollywood Vampires shared a note. It read, “We are sad to share that the Hollywood Vampires will be rescheduling our three US tour dates this coming week. Johnny has sustained a painful injury to his ankle following his recent appearances and has been advised by his doctor not to travel. He is devastated by this turn of events, but looks forward to resting up so all four vampires can bring their absolute best to the tour in Europe.”

The news comes after Johnny attended the 2023 Cannes Film Festival to promote his upcoming movie Jeanne du Barry, his first feature project since winning a high-profile defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard. Jeanne du Barry is a period drama co-starring Johnny as Louis XV.

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