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Former fixer Lavitola denied all accusations regarding a bomb incident, refusing to answer prosecutors' questions but making spontaneous declarations, stating his strong bond with Ranucci is incompatible with any motive.
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Valter Lavitola, a controversial former associate of Berlusconi, stated his regret for causing trouble to Rai journalist Sigfrido Ranucci by staging a bomb attack at Ranucci's home.
Businessman Valter Lavitola has admitted to orchestrating an attack on Sigfrido Ranucci, claiming his intention was to ensure increased police protection for his friend.
Valter Lavitola has confessed to a judge that he was the mastermind behind a staged bomb attack on journalist Sandro Ranucci. Ranucci's lawyer described Lavitola's confession as shocking.
Intercepted communications reveal that faccendiere Lavitola told journalist Ranucci he would be president in two years, with Lavitola later admitting he was 'fooled' by a carabinieri officer.
In the Ranucci case, a connection between Lavitola and Tavares reportedly formed while they were incarcerated at the Secondigliano penitentiary, with coded messages exchanged in interviews.
Sigfrido Ranucci, director of the Italian investigative program 'Report,' asserted that their investigations were never influenced by Lavitola, while his newsroom feels 'under attack.' Journalists from the program encouraged viewers to watch on RaiPlay after a scheduled rerun was canceled.
Investigators probing the attack on journalist Sigfrido Ranucci have searched the home of Gomes Clesio Tavares, an associate of Valter Lavitola, who is believed to be an intermediary with the group responsible for the attack.
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Brands like Toteme are becoming more popular as investment dressing resurges.
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Workwear is recalibrating to styles that balance comfort with a more polished look.
The tightening job market and return-to-office mandates have chipped away at pandemic casualness.
Employees may also be using more polished workwear to create a boundary between work and home.
Dress for the job you want to… keep?
In a job market where power has shifted toward employers, at least one thing remains within an employee's control: how they choose to show up to work.
With layoffs and slow hiring shaping the labor market and RTO mandates pulling employees back into offices, experts say workers are dressing more carefully to project competence.
In periods of uncertainty, clothing is less about comfort and self-expression, and more about job security, Lizzy Bowring, a creative strategist and trend forecaster, told Business Insider.
"Dressing smarter serves as career risk management," she said.
The business casual era gave way to full-on casual
Business casual had an era — a long one. Over the past 30 years, suits and ties have given way to blazers and sweaters in many white-collar industries.
By the early 2000s, the casual look was ubiquitous in tech. Think Mark Zuckerberg's signature gray T-shirt, hoodie, and jeans.
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg delivers the opening keynote address at the f8 Developer Conference April 21, 2010
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When the pandemic hit, casual dressing went from trend to default. There was no need to dress up for your living room.
But times are different now. Workers are being called back into the office, and the franzied "Great Resignation" period post-pandemic, when employers were scrambling to retain staff and thrust into bidding wars to scoop up talent, is well behind us.
The balance of power has shifted from employee to employer. US businesses are hiring at one of the slowest rates since 2013, and the early impact of AI is beginning to show up.
Last month saw more layoffs than any January since 2009, as big companies like Amazon and Citi announced plans to cut thousands of jobs.
Because of this, "employees are becoming more conscious of how they present themselves, not because they're being told to, but because uncertainty changes behaviour," Frances Li, founder and director of Biscuit Recruitment, a boutique recruitment agency based in London and New York, told Business Insider.
Recalibration, not return
An example of a more tailored silhouette is the oversized blazer, pictured here on content creator and writer Alba Garavito Torre.
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Still, experts say we aren't seeing a full return to suits and straight-cut dresses.
Trend forecaster Lizzy Bowring describes this as an "'intentional recalibration' — blending comfort with sharper silhouettes, structured tailoring and more deliberate styling."
The jacket you once wore over a T-shirt to look smarter for a Zoom meeting is now shifting to a more tailored look, said Bowring. Think oversized blazers and fitted dresses.
Fashion's messaging is reflecting this. There's a focus on tailoring and silhouette-forming pieces across luxury brands like Prada, Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta, she said.
A model walks the runway at Bottega Veneta's Spring/Summer 2026 fashion show at Milan Fashion Week in September.
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Economic uncertainty has also revived interest in investment dressing: wardrobe staples that work in the office and beyond, cut with precision and built to last.
Brands like The Row and Toteme have gained cultural relevance by positioning their pieces as investments, reinforcing the appeal of clothing "that communicates stability, longevity and professional credibility," Bowring added.
TikTok content about what to wear to the office and why it matters has also grown in popularity.
Younger members of Gen Z, entering office settings for the first time, are questioning how to balance their personal style with work-appropriate attire.
Grace McCarrick, a content creator who delivers soft skills training to companies such as Uber and Spotify, said her TikTok videos on being intentional with your appearance at work have been some of her most viral — garnering hundreds of thousands of views.
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The cheat no one is telling you about- you don’t have to look super polished if you look rich. In the north east, the look tends to be a bit dull lol but do what feels right for you
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"It is so complicated to move up and get noticed in the workforce today," she said. The idea of 'dressing for success' is one of the only levers you can control to help you progress at work, she added.
"People who put in the effort stand out like neon signs. They've upped their charisma factor by simply not being as schlubby as everyone else. They could be the most awkward person, but because they look good in a sea of wrinkled khakis with black sneaker 'dress shoes,' they're magnetic," she said.
Setting boundaries
Formal dress is also a way for employees to clearly distinguish between work and home life.
"Work wear cues a performance state, whereas home wear signals a relaxation state," Hajo Adam, an organizational psychologist and professor at the University of Bath, told Business Insider.
This separation might help people to actually switch off when work finishes.
So, once the clock strikes 5 p.m. — go ahead, loosen up, and hang up your blazer, whether your desk is in the office or in your living room.
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Lavitola's lawyer stated that his client warned Ranucci of potential attacks a month and a half prior, while controversy also arose regarding the salaries of the 'Report' program.
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Ten months after a bomb detonated outside journalist Sigfrido Ranucci's home, his close friend Valter Lavitola has been arrested, taking a spectacular turn in the investigation previously suspected to involve the Mafia.
The preliminary hearing for Valter Lavitola, arrested on charges of inciting an attack on Italian journalist Sigfrido Ranucci, is scheduled for Wednesday morning at Rebibbia prison in Rome. Lavitola is suspected of involvement in the incident.
Valter Lavitola, a former associate of Silvio Berlusconi, has been arrested in Italy for allegedly orchestrating a bomb attack outside the home of Rai journalist Sigfrido Ranucci, with Italian authorities announcing further arrests in the case.
In the ongoing Ranucci case, investigations are focusing on the contacts of Lavitola's associate, Gomes Celesio Tavares, who has reportedly left Italy for Cameroon. Meanwhile, the journalist has filed a defamation lawsuit against those who insinuated a 'fake attack'.
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Valter Lavitola has vehemently denied involvement in the bomb attack against Italian journalist Sigfrido Ranucci, stating to prosecutors that he is not responsible for the explosion.
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