Muslim convert's veil sparks couture controversy in Italy

As Bruce Sterling recently asked on his blog -- "Milan or Tehran?" Well -- neither. Drezzo, Italy, where an Italian mother of four who converted to Islam has been fined $100 for wearing a veil that hides her face. Sabrina Varroni's case has inspired a dispute between politicians, civil liberties advocates, and fashion designer Giorgio Armani. Link to NYT article (Thanks, Jose Marquez)