A new law on craftsmanship is on the way, partly in response to complaints from Confcommercio about ‘scammers’ with scissors and cutting boards, and the temptation for brands to build a supply chain around flagship projects which they can then use for marketing purposes

One year on from the death of the fashion designer and entrepreneur – the anniversary of which falls tomorrow – Roberta Filippini’s book is being published, having been shelved since 2014 for a variety of reasons. Two months of meetings, confessions and mutual reserve have gone into crafting a portrait spanning from the Fascist era to the present day.

The film "Wicker" transforms a "basket of a husband" into an object of desire and a source of style inspiration, somewhere between Gianfranco Ferré and the (dangerous) temptation to turn every summery suggestion into a mood board

Alongside Christian Dior, Pierre Cardin and Jacques Fath, among the costume designers and guests at Charles de Beistegui’s fabulous reception on 3 September 1951 at Palazzo Labia – now the regional headquarters of RAI in Venice – was also a very young Pier Luigi Pizzi. Beyond the books, photographs and numerous accounts based on hearsay

There were years when stars vied with one another to wear pieces from the latest collection by the designer of the moment, and stylists lived on the catwalk to ensure this happened. Today, significance is measured by the choice of a garment of museum-quality, one that suggests the priceless value of the wearer as well. First impressions from the Venice Film Festival