Milan men’s fashion week was ruled by a return to rationality and rigour, writes Angelo Flaccavento.

The latest edition of the Florentine event was buoyed by the mix of modern edge and sartorial knowledge brought by Stefano Pilati’s Random Identities.

This week, Balmain announces Massimo Piombini’s successor, while Kering appoints a group executive to the helm of Brioni.

This week, Dolce & Gabbana Group has appointed Fabrizio Cardinali as chief operating officer, while Leonie Brantberg has been tapped by Burberry to head up their strategy department.

The Italian menswear brand has appointed Nina-Maria Nitsche as its first female creative director, replacing Justin O’Shea who abruptly exited after just six months in the role.

This week, Mark Breitbard has been appointed as chief executive officer of Banana Republic, and Mac Cosmetic's creative director, James Gager, has left his post to join parent company Estée Lauder.

This week, Patrick Yee has succeeded Trey Laird as chief executive officer at Laird & Partners, and Natalie Massenet has joined Farfetch as non executive co-chairman.

In today's News Bites, Gianluca Flore's departs Brioni and Chinese photographer Ren Hang to be remembered at Paris Fashion Week.