By STEFANIE DAZIO and COLLEEN BARRY, Associated Press MILAN (AP) — Mittens versus gloves? Hats against headbands? Merino wool over Mongolian cashmere? Fashion is its own competitor in any Olympics, from team uniforms at the opening and closing ceremonies to individual looks in the stadiums and — during the Winter Games — on the slopes. There’s also the simmering rivalry between Europe’s top two fashion cities. The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics were heralded as the most stylish yet, but Milan is going for gold on the heels of its annual men’s fashion week and ahead of the women’s runway previews. Athletes around the world have been ginning up anticipation by flooding social media with unboxing...
