Giorgio Armani, all his poetry in 10 memorable fashion shows

The world of fashion, and not only, greets Giorgio Armani forever: his disappearance, at 91 years old, On a warm September afternoon, he launched a shadow on everyone.

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“They are a piece of ice with a flame that burns inside”, so he himself became the autobiography himself For love (Ed. Rizzoli), using the words of another great hero of art, Vasilij Kandinsky. Titan of design, has redefined the power dressing, has promoted timeless elegance And he dressed for decades some of the most iconic stars.

The most unforgettable stars dressed in Giorgio Armani

Inevitable on all red carpet most important, the creations of the designer they have always been the natural choice for Celebrities who wish to appear elegant, refined and timeless in the spotlight. From the seventies to today, here are the clothes that have made the history of the maison On red carpet and surroundings

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But in addition to the red carpet, It is on the catwalk that Giorgio Armani’s true genius has always taken over. Ever since, since 1965, he has been drawing the Hitman men’s collection for Nino Cerruti, the first to believe in him. In 1974 he then paraded at the White Room of Palazzo Pitti in Florence, in 1975 Giorgio Armani Spa was born: at the first men’s line he joined the female one in 1976, before many, amazing, successes.

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To honor his gigantic career, Here are 10 fashion shows, each in its own way, which will forever arouse admiration.

1. Autumn-winter 1981/82

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The 80s were characterized by wide shoulders and bold colors, but Armani dares to stand out. His 1981 collection offers a silhouette Revolutionary: the suit is softened. Deconstructs the traditional squaded blazer, introducing a narrow life and wider revers that create a decisive but undeniably female silhouette. It is not just a head of clothing, but a declaration of style.

All Giorgio Armani in 7 memorable phrases

Time passes, but not his idea of ​​fashion: minimal, elegant, practical. Because, as Giorgio Armani teaches, “elegance is not to be noticed, but to be remembered”. We celebrate the king of Italian fashion with its most precious maxims

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2. Spring-summer 1995

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Armani, with an innate talent in drawing inspiration from the world that surrounds him and in souring it in its models with enormous refinement, In 1995 he presented a collection that pays homage to the eastern aesthetic. Fluid silhouettes, rich jewel shades and intricate Asian inspiration embroidery. The parade is a masterpiece of cultural fusion, demonstrating that elegance can transcend the boundaries.

3. Armani Privé spring-summer 2005

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In 2005 Giorgio Armani launched in Paris, the world capital of couture, his high fashion line, Armani Privé in which he expresses a new dimension of his style: linear, sophisticated and at the same time bold, capable of renewing himself while remaining faithful to himself. Far from the prêt-à-porter, but with it it is related by formal rigor and rarefied elegance, the couture Signed Armani has been able to conquer the international red carpet, dressing different and cinema stars with clothes that seem carved in the light.

4. Armani Privé spring-summer 2015

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Pioneer of Genderless, Giorgio Armani he redesigned the border between the sexestransferring strength and sweetness from one to the other. The designer has always challenged the traditional concepts of masculinity and femininity in fashion. In 2015, he further blended the boundaries with a collection that explores the androgynia: jackets with pronounced shoulders combined with fluid skirts and trousers with a female drape. A powerful declaration of fluidity and the power to challenge expectations.

5. Armani Privé autumn-winter 2011/12

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The love for Japan is strong: If in the 1980s Armani had dedicated the collection inspired by the film to the country of the Rising Sun Kagemusha – The shadow of the warriorin 2011 the reinterpretation of the Kimono in the Privé Autumn-winter 2011/12 parade is the master, between beautiful motifs and cords Obi, paper headdresses and flowers created by Philip Treacy, printed thirst, jackets and leg pants with cherry and lotus flowers. A truly delicate and classy collection.

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6. Giorgio Armani Autumn-winter 2016/17

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Young people want Armani. Because it makes them safe, not questionable, not questioned. Although the stylist is known for his timeless elegance, he has also been able to surprise with A touch of youth energy. In 2016, he presented a collection that met the favor of Millennial. Bomber combined with tailored trousers and graphic prints that add a touch of originality, a collection that has shown that Armani can be sophisticated and at the same time always suitable for a new wave of fashion enthusiasts.

7. Emporio Armani spring-summer 2019

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Since 1996, the logo of Emporio Armani (the line created in 1981, designed for young people) stands above the Hangar of Linate airport, outside Milan. For decades the eagle of the iconic brand has been the last and first thing that those who fly to and from the metropolis have seen. For this reason it is the spring-summer parade of that year, held at the end of the airport, it was perfect. Models, with their surf tables, opened the show for a show of colors, fabrics and shapes. It was aperfect sports clothing for the trip, In gravel gray and blue tone on tone, embellished with neon accents. «A place synonymous with travel, of opportunities for adventure and freedom. Linate is all this, “said the designer.

8. Armani Privé autumn/winter 2021/2022

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Armani Privé’s autumn-winter collection of that season has offered a new perspective on Post-Pandic Glamor. Evening dresses and luxurious evening dresses were combined with a pleasantly relaxed beauty approach. It was not only a return to the glamor: the parade was a celebration of beauty that privileged comfort and fit, encouraging experimentation without overwhelming who wears it.

Giorgio Armani celebrates 50 years of fashion

On July 24, 1975 Giorgio Armani was born. Half a century of style and innovation, elegance and glamor, that today the maison is preparing to celebrate with many projects: from the digital archive (soon also physical) to the exhibition at the Pinacoteca di Brera to the parade during the fashion week

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9. Giorgio Armani Autumn-winter 2022/23

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In silence, without music, despite the presence of a great star in Front Row. Thus, Giorgio Armani, once again, launches a powerful message to the fashion system and the aesthetics of his most ephemeral connotation is led. By covering it with a new content, which should be on the agenda in a world in which ordinary administration is not: empathy. On the catwalk the models parade by solidarity with the Ukrainian people: This is the Armani parade that on social media has had more interactions in that year.

10. Armani Privé autumn-winter 2024/25

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“At 90 I made the most beautiful collection”said Giorgio Armani at the end of the Haute Couture parade held in Paris at the end of June 2024 A tribute on the catwalk to the sense of serenity thanks to the power of the pearls, in which the calm is found that we all need. “For next winter I have created clothes that evoked an idea of ​​calm, discreet and luxurious elegance at the same time. The pearls, with their shine that enchants and never dazzles, have inspired me in imagining an intense, seductive woman, with a lunar and just melancholy charm “, clarifies the Couturier.

Giorgio Armani, the archive is always a good idea. And reveals it at the Venice Film Festival

The digital platform, accessible from 30 August, collects thousands of original documented looks from the Giorgio Armani Woman and Man collections. A precious archive, which tells fifty years of creativity, consistency and evolution, and whose opening will be celebrated at the Venice Festival with an exclusive party

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These are just some of the countless moments of genius that Armani brought to the catwalk. Its unshakable commitment to quality, timeless design and a touch of charm Italian made him earn a place at the top of fashion. So, we toast to her, Mr. Armani, wherever he is. That his inheritance of impeccable style continues to inspire us in the years to come.

Source: Vanity Fair

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