31.   The psychodrama aspects of the purchase by Prada seem rooted in the personal nature of the Italian fashion business and the rumors and speculation the purchase has engendered.

32.   Their manifesto is Italian fashion, and their weapons are available in three heel sizes and a rainbow of colors.

33.   There was an industrial revolution of sorts in Italian fashion this season.

34.   They now believe it indicates the shadow of changes crossing over Italian fashion, one that will see more family companies go public to remain competitive.

35.   Unlike Italian fashion, French wine or American movies, most Chinese exports have nothing to do with Chinese culture.

36.   Under the previous ownership, Esprit became known for campaigns created in-house that included work by the Italian fashion photographer Oliviero Toscani and embodied so-called cause-related marketing.

37.   Weak profits and more muted outlooks in recent days hurt companies such as Gucci Group NV, the Italian fashion shop, and Aetna Inc., a health insurer.

38.   What Italian fashion house is raising eyebrows because of the location it is scouting for a party during Paris fashion week?

39.   With flowing dark hair and a winsome smile, the former Arkansas waitress has attracted coverage ranging from national TV to the pages of an Italian fashion magazine.

40.   A spokeswoman for the Italian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce said many Italian fashion houses have operations in Romania but are secretive about their activities.