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Barack Obama inspires Milan men's runway styles

(Agencies)
Updated: 2008-06-23 14:50

Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Miami, Florida June 21, 2008.[Agencies]

Sitting in the front row, actor Rupert Everett applauded enthusiastically, showing that even if it was not dedicated to him, he found the collection right up his alley.

Overall, this round of "moda Milanese" menswear preview collections, which ends Wednesday, promises to be all about chilling out, a refreshing thought in a Milan in the grip of this summer's first heat wave.

The relaxed feel of the collections is epitomized by the return of the unlined jacket, which, when coupled with wide loose trousers, creates a casual yet elegant summer suit.

Right at home with this look was Tomas Maier, the creative director at Bottega Veneta, who presented his collection Sunday morning.

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