The yesterday's Emporio Armani show, consisting of 111 outfits, was a journey through multiple Armani universes. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic brand, and its founder has no intentions of leaving his empire, despite rumors.
The show opened with outdoor ensembles, some of which were created using patchwork techniques, while others appeared to be inspired by batik: ochre smoothly transitioned into fuchsia, and fuchsia into deep blue. The Italian house's atelier demonstrated remarkable craftsmanship with fluid velvet, showcasing loose-fitting three-piece suits, jackets, and trousers that shimmered in copper and bottle green with every movement.
The collection then transitioned into more classic versions of suits, which were paired with chunky knit sweaters, checkered coats, and trench coats with high collars.
In the following segment, Armani presented caramel and eggplant-colored leather, leopard prints, cropped and floor-length fur coats, denim embellished with velvet fur, and scarves neatly draped over bomber jackets. Floral patterns adorned shirts, short jackets, blazers, and robes.
The accessories were abundant, with a wide variety of headwear, ranging from brimless baseball caps to berets with a predatory print. Armani seamlessly merged Western and Eastern influences in one collection, ending the show with Emporio Gothic Boho double dressing, reaffirming his enduring creative passion.
