Giorgio Armani continues to reveal his penchant for designs based on an ‘observation of everyday reality’
The show notes at the Emporio Armani catwalk show in Milan defined the look of this collection as “a subtle yet determined form of grace”. A phrase which applies not just to these clothes, but to the brand Giorgio Armani, 81, has spent the past 40 years building.
The first look of the show was a grey trouser suit. One, of course, with the precisely calibrated slouch that has made the Armani suit an icon of urbane sophistication since Richard Gere wore one in American Gigolo. This being the more youthful and relaxed – read, cheaper – of the two Armani catwalk shows in Milan fashion week, the suit was worn with a pink T-shirt with a smiley face emoticon.
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