11.   The fashion crowd moves to Paris this week for the French preview showings.

12.   The designer closed the five-day preview showings Thursday night with a collection so relaxed there was little distinction between day and night.

13.   The Italian fashion chamber has taken security measures to enhance the safety of the several thousand people involved in the preview showings.

14.   The new Gucci look was presented Tuesday night, during the five-day Italian menswear preview showings.