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More women are defying traditional beauty standards and finding empowerment by going without hair on their heads. For centuries, many cultures have viewed long hair as a symbol of femininity, health and fertility. But women are increasingly embracing a close-cropped or bare head as something to celebrate, whether they are bald by choice or due to medical conditions. Some have sought ways to support each other with social media posts, conferences, "baldie" groups and scalp care tips. The founder of a New York public relations firm who shaved her head 14 years ago opens a video podcast on YouTube with the phrase, "Being bald is sexy. It's an attitude. It's a luxury. It's a lifestyle."

The iconic Italian designer Giorgio Armani has died at 91. Armani revolutionized Italian ready-to-wear fashion in the late 1970s with his relaxed silhouette. From the executive office to the Hollywood screen, Armani dressed the rich and famous in classic tailored styles, fashioned in supersoft fabrics and muted tones. His handsome black tie outfits and glittering evening gowns often stole the show on award season red carpets. Today, the Armani empire has an army of more than 9,000 employees. His empire, worth over $10 billion, included clothing, accessories and more.

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Designer Giorgio Armani arranges clothes in his boutique in Portofino, Italy, May 13, 2000. 

Mexican-American clothing designer Willy Chavarria has apologized for an Adidas sandal that he created after being accused by Mexican authorities of "cultural appropriation" for copying an indigenous shoe design. The design launched by Adidas is known as the Oaxaca Slip On." It's a black sandal with braided leather straps attached to a chunky sports shoe sole. Mexican artisans and authorities say the intricate leather braids look strikingly similar to the traditional footwear known as huaraches made by the Zapotec Indigenous people in Oaxaca. Chavarria responded to mounting criticisms in a statement addressed to the "people of Oaxaca" in comments sent to The Associated Press on Tuesday. He said that "I am deeply sorry."