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MILAN (AP) — Gentlemen, things are prosperous to get serious next fall and winter.

It could be the crisis gloom, but many Milan designers are outlook business. Double-breasted suits are a favorite in preview shows that continued Sunday for a approve of day. As are flat leather bags, good for computers, or even newspapers.

Shoes are classics, oxford upon-ups, loafers, fringed moccasins or ankle boots, often with silver accents. A bit of bling?

Suits are tailored, and colors are night-time and sober, with luxury expressed mostly through the materials — alpaca, cashmere and tweeds. There is itty-bitty sportswear in this round of Milan menswear with the overcoat making an tasteful comeback.

Scarves are also making a strong showing — a layer of pledge, not only against the bitter winter nights but also the financial chill.

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PRADA

The Prada winter shape show was pure entertainment from the real live actors modeling the clothes, to the monumental red-carpeted runway set in the ballroom of an invented palazzo, to the eccentric and at times sensational outfits.

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