A model wears a creation that appears in "The Tiger," a short film directed by Spike Jonze and Halina Reijn, as people arrive for Gucci's exclusive screening of the movie during Milan Fashion Week on Tuesday.

Great expectations, great loss, great risks and even greater stakes – that summed up the mood in Milan on the first day of fashion week. The passing yesterday of Claudia Cardinale, Italy’s beloved cinema and style icon, along with the death of Giorgio Armani earlier this month, has put a damper on what is poised to be one of the city’s most exciting slate of runway shows in recent history. Nevertheless, the city came together to honour them both.

Half-century chic

Giorgio Armani Privé 2005–2025 highlights the designer’s couture line.

Armani – who was approaching his label’s 50th a

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