Giorgio Armani closed this season’s show for his Emporio collection with a passage devoted to his EA7 line, which is all about snow and the absolute nec plus ultra of snow-related activities (his snowboard, for instance, has been designed in collaboration with Burton). Such high-tech sports fabulosity shows Armani at the top of his game. The rest of the collection, meanwhile, melded his tailoring expertise with a combination of futurism and a fascination with the Renaissance, which reared its head in textures plucked straight from a 16th-century crowd scene.
Giorgio Armani might have a reputation for putting on extra long shows (more than 80 outfits), but this one proved that it's only because he has so many ideas. The strongest pieces had to be the jackets -and if all your male friends treat themselves to one, there's still no chance of doubling up - such was the extent of Armani's choice palette. But his color was far more restrictive. So the Emporio man gels his hair skywards, wears sunspex at all times, bulks out every look with knee pads and bullet proof vests and even wears wellies every day. His true image is revealed, though, when he hits the slopes – skiwear as never been shinier or more bling than on the Emporio catwalk. For less extrovert moments, ¾-length wool coats, military details and velvet all paid tribute to the season's emerging trends.
Giorgio Armani might have a reputation for putting on extra long shows (more than 80 outfits), but this one proved that it's only because he has so many ideas. The strongest pieces had to be the jackets -and if all your male friends treat themselves to one, there's still no chance of doubling up - such was the extent of Armani's choice palette. But his color was far more restrictive. So the Emporio man gels his hair skywards, wears sunspex at all times, bulks out every look with knee pads and bullet proof vests and even wears wellies every day. His true image is revealed, though, when he hits the slopes – skiwear as never been shinier or more bling than on the Emporio catwalk. For less extrovert moments, ¾-length wool coats, military details and velvet all paid tribute to the season's emerging trends.
