Armani Privé: lilac blooms on Giorgio's couture catwalk

Mauve, violet and lavender set the tone for Armani Privé’s Paris collection, with standout moments from two Oscar dress contenders

Even the 12th richest man in the global fashion industry dresses up for Paris haute couture. As the models emerged on to the mirrored Armani Privé catwalk, the man himself could be seen half-hidden behind the curtains dressed in a black suit, crisp white shirt and black tie, giving the final nod to each model as they stepped out. It was a much more formal look than the navy T-shirt which is Giorgio Armani’s trademark look on show day in Milan.