Cigarettes have long been associated with fashion so much so that lit cigarettes remain an occasional feature of runways. Smoking, like the color black, seems to never go out of style in the fashion world.

UPDATES with fresh quotes from deputy mayor, vice president of tobacco federation and citizens after ban came into effect Smokers in Italy's financial and fashion capital of Milan risk being fined for lighting up on city streets or crowded public areas ...

Milan has introduced Italy's toughest smoking ban, outlawing smoking in all public spaces, including streets, starting January 1, 2025, CNN News reports. Smokers caught outdoors could face fines ranging from $41 to $249 (€40 - €240) unless they are at least 10 meters away from other people.