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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2022 Giorgio Armani speaks to Tim Blanks about the arc of his life and the mystery of his succession plan for a BoF 500 cover story. In Paris, Tim Blanks reflects on the weekend's shows, from Junya Watanabe, Noir Kei Ninomiya and Comme des Garçons to Balenciaga and Valentino. Kanye West is set to show a surprise collection during Paris Fashion Week on Monday afternoon. Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is Cartier's newest brand ambassador. The fashion industry faces economic headwinds that will challenge its surprisingly resilient post-pandemic run.

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LUXURY Giorgio Armani: Lion in Winter By Tim Blanks Fashion's most successful designer is finally in touch with his tender side after a career driven by perpetual dissatisfaction. In an exclusive interview, he looks back on his life and addresses the mysteries of his succession plan. READ MORE

FASHION WEEK What's in the Box? By Tim Blanks

Battered but unbroken, Demna is battling his way out of a box at Balenciaga. But at Valentino, Pier Paolo Piccioli's box is packed with possibilities. READ MORE

FASHION WEEK The Triumph of Fashion's Avant-Garde is Never-Ending By Tim Blanks Without fail, Japan's finest will leave you somewhere between inspired and bemused. READ MORE

RETAIL Kanye to Reveal Collection at Surprise Paris Show By Robert Williams The rapper-designer is working with designers including Hood by Air's Shayne Oliver to stage a last-minute show set for Monday afternoon, according to sources. READ MORE

RETAIL Fashion's Party Is Just About Over. Here Comes the Hangover. By Brian Baskin The industry's gravity-defying post-pandemic run faces its greatest challenge yet as bad economic news mounts. That, plus what else to watch for this week. READ MORE

Deepika Padukone Is Cartier's Newest Ambassador READ MORE

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