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MILAN (AP) — Assumption the economic gloom, safe, long-term investments are surely in fashion. And designers are banking on the overcoat, which made a big comeback on the Milan runways during menswear style week, which ended Tuesday.
A rich, red long overcoat with astrakhan fur lapels modeled by Adrien Brody at Prada earlier in the week was representative of the winter look.
Shearling, hardy and multipurpose yet fashionable, is the darling of the edible. But there also will be an array of elegant evening coats of such luscious materials as astrakhan and velvet — not only as accents, but as full-fledged outerwear.
Styles ranged from businesslike overlapped-breasted to winter-ready trench coats. There was no end to the detailing, from peacock feathers to military broaches to studs and silk embroidery. Designers also varied materials, combining leather and tweed, wool and velvet, fur and fabric.
For a more occasional look, fashion houses offered hooded duffle coats and pea jackets. There were few sportier styles, although biker jackets, bombers and parkas made cameo appearances.
Source: The Associated Press