Texas-sized excess and drama at Milan fashion week

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MILAN (AFP) — Milan went into deluxe overdrive this week as designers shoveled fur, jewelled accents and time-tested lace onto the catwalks to create a deeply sensuous and opulent look for next winter's woman.

Hemlines dropped mid-level between knee and ankle while Gucci recreated the 1920's Jazz Age and other designers returned to drop-waisted flapper-style dresses, with fur-lined coats, jackets, shoes and booties, and even bags.

The male-staple suit, pioneered by Hollywood icon Marlene Dietrich, found pride of place in Dolce and Gabbana's collection, who threw in a Scottish Highlands flavour with plaids, tartans and small checks.

The fashion duo even showcased flowing tartan gowns with full sleeves in matte shades, and skirts with long hemlines that would...