"The fashion industry's promotion of beauty as meaning stick thin is damaging to young grils' self-image and to their health, " said British Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell at the weekend, urging London Fashion Week to follow Madrid's example.

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Perhaps wisely avoiding the temptation to follow other luxury goods makers into fashion, Trapani has been bolder in making outside investments.

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