Half-marathons have been growing in the last five years, partly due to an influx of newer runners who consider the half a friendlier challenge than the marathon.
In a move that makes him the emperor of designer cool, Renzo Rosso, the owner of Diesel and of hip young denim brands, has taken a controlling stake in Viktor & Rolf, the label of the Dutchmen Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren.