Emporio Armani Men's Spring 2026: All Aboard the Marrakech Express
Out of an abundance of caution, Giorgio Armani's PR team preempted shock and wanton speculation and indicated Friday that the designer was recovering at home from an ailment and would not take the bow at his Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani shows during men's fashion week in Milan. Leo Dell'Orco, head of menswear design, did the honors Saturday night, wearing a navy T-shirt and pants, just like the maestro.
'Mr. Armani has worked with his usual dedication on the collections that will be presented. Although he cannot be there in person, he will closely follow every phase of the shows,' the company assured.
More from WWD
Giorgio Armani Won't Take a Final Bow After His Shows at Milan Men's Fashion Week
Addison Rae Dons Winged Eyeliner and Punk-inspired Shadow Makeup in her 'Times Like These' Music Video
EssilorLuxottica Expands Med-tech Strategy With Acquisition of Ophthalmology Platform Optegra
So what a surprise to see that Armani had thrown caution to the wind with a transporting and daring Emporio collection of flowing tunics, harem pants, gauzy tailoring, ponchos and carpet bags, evoking seminal campaigns from the '90s shot in Morocco by Aldo Fallai.
The designer opened his display with a blink-and-you-missed-it parade of EA7 Emporio Armani performance wear that gave off 'Dune' vibes with its vaguely futuristic/dystopian layers, and a soundtrack of howling winds.
And then suddenly we were thrust into the bustling markets of Marrakech, this one peopled with handsome men whisking by in wide-legged trousers, fringed suede bombers, scarf-like tops and boxy, flowing suits in printed pajama silks.
In a Milan season when most designers are playing it safe, Armani stuck out his neck with lustrous, gold-flecked fabrics, mosaic prints, dense embroideries, tassels, passementerie trim, feathers and beading. The collection could be costume-y at times, and there was precious little one could wear to the office, but it delivered a jolt of wanderlust.
Not so long ago, designers avoided referencing faraway places, fearing accusations of cultural appropriation — and many still do. Armani titled his collection 'Origins,' and said it 'returned to a founding principle of his aesthetic: a genuine interest in other cultures.'
We are all richer for it. Get well soon, Mr. Armani!
Launch Gallery: Emporio Armani Men's Spring 2026 Ready-To-Wear Collection
Best of WWD
Windowsen RTW Spring 2022
Louis Shengtao Chen RTW Spring 2022
Vegan Fashion Week Returns to L.A. With Nous Etudions, Vegan Tiger on the Runway
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Vogue
an hour ago
- Vogue
Lauren Sánchez Bezos Wears Atelier Versace to Her 'Dolce Notte' Wedding Party
It's been a weekend of high-profile fashion choices for Lauren Sánchez Bezos. On Wednesday, she attended an event in a 2003 Alexander McQueen dress sourced from Tab Vintage. The next night, for the couple's welcome dinner, she chose a Schiaparelli couture gold corset dress with floral embroidery. And before she walked down the aisle, paparazzi captured her wearing a white Dior skirt suit and an Hermès headscarf. For the wedding ceremony itself, she chose Dolce & Gabbana. 'It is a departure from what people expect…from what I expect—but it's very much me,' she told Vogue of her high lace neck gown. The bride also said she was inspired by Sophia Loren's fictional wedding dress in the 1958 movie Houseboat, which was designed by Paramount costume designer Edith Head. 'I researched pictures of brides in the 1950s,' she told Vogue. Pictures of their high profile Venice wedding have been dominating the internet over the past few days, both due to the celebrity guests—which include the Kardashian family, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Oprah Winfrey—as well as the protests that have surrounded it. However, the pajama party marks the final night of their multi-day nuptials.
Fox News
an hour ago
- Fox News
Newlyweds Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos pack on PDA ahead of star-studded wedding celebration
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos were spotted sharing a kiss before leaving their hotel for a celebration after their lavish nuptials in Venice, Italy. The billionaire and the former journalist were photographed beaming at each other before embracing on Saturday. Lauren wore a strapless pale pink chiffon gown with silver embroidery along with dangling diamond earrings while Jeff sported a black suit. Several of the couple's celebrity guests were also seen in glamorous attire while heading out for the third day of the wedding festivities. Media mogul Oprah Winfrey donned a high-necked brown satin pantsuit with feathered cuffs while exiting a hotel with her friend, TV host Gayle King, who was clad in a floral cape over a cream-colored satin dress. The two carried handheld fans and Winfrey waved at onlookers as they made their way down the stairs. Kylie Jenner was spotted in a white fringe crop top with a matching long skirt while riding in a water taxi with her mother Kris Jenner and sister Kendall Jenner. Kris wore a black and white patterned coat with black feathered trim while Kendall sported a royal blue velvet and chiffon hooded minidress. Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Brooks Nader showed off her curves in a black off-the-shoulder bodysuit with a lace overlay as she was helped into a water taxi. Earlier in the day, the new Mr. and Mrs. Bezos were seen out and about after saying, "I do" on Friday. Lauren and Jeff were pictured arriving at Harry's Bar in Venice, Italy. The couple smiled and waved at the masses as they were escorted by bodyguards. In some photos, Lauren could be seen sporting a wedding ring, sans her striking engagement ring. Several other celebrities joined the newlyweds at the venue Saturday. Usher and his wife, Jennifer Goicoechea, were seen arriving at the event, while Kris Jenner and her boyfriend, Corey Gamble, made their own appearance. A reportedly newly single Orlando Bloom was also in attendance. Model Karlie Kloss and actress Sydney Sweeney were seen leaving the restaurant as well. Friday was the couple's big day. Shortly after tying the knot, Lauren took to Instagram to debut her wedding dress and new name. Her updated Instagram account now reads, "Lauren Sánchez Bezos." "06/27/2025," she captioned her post, adding a red heart. She also debuted her wedding gown on the cover of Vogue. Her Dolce & Gabbana wedding dress was a mermaid-style lace gown with sheer long sleeves and a high neckline. She told Vogue in her cover story she felt "like a princess." She acknowledged that her wedding gown was more conservative than the revealing looks she has worn in the past. "It is a departure from what people expect," she said, "from what I expect — but it's very much me." Lauren said she was expecting Jeff to be surprised. "It is a departure from what people expect, from what I expect — but it's very much me." "Yes. I think he will be pleasantly surprised. I think he's going to be so happy. I mean, it's so elegant. It's timeless," she said. Her two sons, Nikko and Evan, walked her down the aisle, she revealed to Vogue. Her daughter, Ella, was her maid of honor and delivered a reading during the wedding ceremony. All three of her kids, whom she shares with ex-husband Patrick Whitesell, were wearing Dolce & Gabbana for her wedding. A-list guests arrived in style for the wedding, including Oprah Winfrey and best friend Gayle King. Also seen making their way to the festivities were Ivanka Trump and Karlie Kloss, along with tech titan Bill Gates and Bezos' father, Miguel Bezos. Celebrities have been flooding the Italian streets for days prior to the luxurious wedding, one of the year's most talked-about celebrations. On Thursday, celebrities such as Bloom, Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian, DiCaprio, Kylie Jenner and others boarded water taxis at various luxurious hotels in Venice, Italy, ahead of the couple's extravagant welcome party. According to People, the couple hosted a welcome party for their guests in a closed cloister adjacent to the Madonna dell'Orto church Thursday night. Guests reportedly arrived in a convoy of about 30 boats. According to the outlet, guests were served pizza cooked onsite by a famous Neapolitan chef. Throughout the day, baskets of white and purple flowers were brought in to decorate the venue, along with a piano, People reported.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
'Eat the rich': Venice protests shadow Bezos wedding
At least 500 protesters marched through Venice on Saturday, condemning Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's wedding to journalist Lauren Sanchez, a lavish affair that has drawn backlash in the historic Italian city. "Bezos, out of the lagoon", the demonstrators chanted as they wound through the city centre, some brandishing signs that read: "Eat the rich", "Rejected", and accusations that Venice's mayor is "corrupt". The peaceful protest, held in sweltering heat, was led by the "No place for Bezos" group, which has campaigned for days against what it calls the couple's harmful economic and environmental footprint on the city. "We are here against what Bezos represents, his model, the Amazon model, based on exploiting people and land," said Alice Bazzoli, 24, an activist with "No Space for Bezos" who has lived in Venice for five years, speaking to AFPTV. Protesters later unfurled a large "No place for Bezos" banner and lit flares above the famous Rialto Bridge spanning the Grand Canal. Matteo Battistuta, a 20-year-old student, said he wanted to send the message that "Venice is fighting back, it's not a dead city, it acts in its own interest before tourism's". "We believe Venice can still be a place worth living in," he added. Bezos, 61, and Sanchez, 55, exchanged vows during a ceremony Friday evening on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, opposite St Mark's Square. The ceremony capped off a week of yacht parties and VIP events, due to end with a lavish ball Saturday night -- as Venetians remain divided over the impact on the city's image. Guests included Ivanka Trump, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, American football star Tom Brady, TV host Oprah Winfrey and Bill Gates. cor-cmk/blb/srg/gv
