Dolce & Gabbana, Prada and Giorgio Armani lead a reduced schedule for men's fashion week in Milan. The event will still include some of Italian fashion's biggest names – and some newcomers.

Milan's men's fashion week braves crisis in luxury Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, and Giorgio Armani lead a reduced schedule for men's fashion week opening Friday in Milan, putting a brave face on a crisis in the luxury sector.

The independent Italian fashion brand Simon Cracker denounced the luxury fashion system with an upcycled collection previewed during Milan Fashion Week.