In an intimate salon setting, Giorgio Armani introduced his latest womenswear collection. Armani’s elegance is not just seen through the flawless construction of the clothing or the luxurious fabrics—it is an overall feeling that one gets every time we experience one of his shows. Very few designers achieve that level of class in a collection, and Armani does it every time.
Mr Armani masters the concept of delicacy, one that is rooted in the very essence of being a woman. His latest collection delivered looks that celebrated the art of femininity and the fluidity of women’s bodies. Through soft silhouettes and intricate embellishments, each look showcased the brand’s taste, attention to detail, and construction prowess.
It was a collection dominated by pants and masculine pieces, but softened with delicate textures, creating an interplay between strength and grace. Intricate embellishments lent each look a sense of opulence and craftsmanship. Ethereal dresses with draping, rich embroideries, metallic threading, and lace walked as if they were floating. Their movement was poetic, much like the interplay of light between the shimmering fabrics and the setting’s illumination. Velvet and tweed pieces transformed the overall aesthetic, creating a contrast between structure and dreamlike elegance.
The headbands nodded to the glamour of the 1920s and 1930s, while sheer fabrics were a sensual element introduced with refinement. The colour palette featured soft grays, dusty blues, warm golds, and silvery hues, evoking a starry night atmosphere and enhancing the ethereal allure of the looks. Loose silhouettes served as the common thread of the collection, alluding to an understated and effortless sophistication—one that doesn’t need much to stand out, one that comes from within.
Words by Carolina Benjumea