Fashion companies are increasingly turning to contemporary art to elevate their profile, and that"s what Piazza Sempione did this season. The label"s Fall collection was presented in a stark showroom with a video installation/performance b…

"This is a cashmere fur," said Brunello Cucinelli, pointing out an elongated gilet with a lining so soft it was almost impalpable. Cashmere fur? Never heard of it; but apparently there is no limit to what can be achieved by the über-skille…