A project spearheaded by leading luxury brands to redevelop the high-end shopping district has led to a standoff with the city authorities, less than a year from municipal elections.
As summer arrives a little early, there are the usual scenes of tourists window-shopping on Milan's chic Via Monte Napoleone, while inside the boutiques of Dior, Fendi and Prada, sales assistants cater to the needs of a wealthy clientele. Despite the appearance of business as usual, however, tensions have been mounting between city hall and MonteNapoleone
