Giorgio Armani’s latest collection plumbs roots of 50-year-old brand in intimate salon setting

MILAN (AP) — Giorgio Armani created an intimate salon for the fashion crowd to get a close-up view Sunday of the latest Milan runway collection from his 50-year-old signature brand, an extravaganza of textures, craftsmanship, and the designer’s trademark elegance. Special guests Actor Lily James, ballet dancer Maria Bogdanovich and model Ana Beatriz Barros were…

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Miami Beach mayor says no to getting back together a year after breaking up with spring breakers

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Miami Beach broke up with spring break last year and city leaders still aren’t interested in couples counseling. Officials recently announced they were bringing back enhanced security measures for practically the entire month of March, including parking restrictions and increased fees for nonresidents. The new rules were introduced last year…

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Ferragamo pops red with a Milan collection inspired by the world of dance

MILAN (AP) — Creative director Maximilian Davis designed Ferragamo’s co-ed collection for next winter with comfort and movement in mind. Inspired by both the late German neoexpressionist dancer Pina Bausch’s work and lifestyle, the collection previewed Saturday during Milan Fashion Week featured soft cashmere knitted into form-hugging long sheer dresses or bodysuit-and-legging combos, worn with…

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A new cookbook ties healthy eating to good sleep

Anyone who has ever suffered in bed after eating three slices of pizza could surmise there is some relationship between food and sleep quality. For Marie-Pierre St-Onge, the director of Columbia University’s Center of Excellence for Sleep and Circadian Research, years of studying the relationship confirmed it. Data from large-scale population studies showed that eating…

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This Mardi Gras gumbo comes from a new cookbook linking healthy eating to good sleep

This recipe from “Eat Better, Sleep Better” was developed by Marie-Pierre St-Onge, the director of Columbia University’s Center of Excellence for Sleep and Circadian Research, and Kat Craddock, editor-in-chief of the food magazine Saveur. St-Onge’s research shows that a high-fiber diet can help lead to better sleep. This recipe for a nutrient-rich, vegetable-forward stew riffs…

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