Milan fashion week: Versace comes down to earth

With few trademark gowns and a distinctly 60s space-age feel, the latest collection seems aimed at a younger market

Luxury brands in a quandary as China’s wealthy young develop resistance to bling

Gucci and Prada’s financial results are disappointing and there’s a fear that the west can’t provide what sophisticated Chinese shoppers want

What makes a Marni woman?

Marni is 20 years old this season, which means that its signature look – clompy shoes, schoolgirl silhouettes, lots of wool – has lasted longer than most. Time to cast an eye over the Marni magic