No Bubbly At Dior As Paris Fashion Week Sobers Up

PARIS (Reuters) - Dior scrapped the champagne and laid on the glitter at its menswear show in Paris on Sunday, trying to seduce reluctant buyers with casual suits, adventurous cuts and sparkly detail.

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