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Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
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
The Independent
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Giorgio Armani misses Milan Fashion Week for the first time in 50 years, but his designs shine
Giorgio Armani's menswear collection for the next warm weather season encoded the geography of summer in textures, geometrical designs and his signature relaxed silhouettes. The 90-year-old designer skipped the runway preview show closing Milan Fashion Week on Monday to recover from an undisclosed condition, but his fashion house said he kept a hand in the designs and watched the runway show on live stream. It marked the first time in his career that the designer was absent. Dell'Orco takes a bow Taking the closing bow in his stead was Armani's longtime head of menswear, Leo Dell'Orco, who has worked alongside Armani for 45 of the Giorgio Armani fashion house's 50 years. 'He liked it,'' Dell'Orco told reporters after the show, adding that Armani was especially happy to see that he had sent male-female couples down the mostly menswear runway in matching looks, underlining their versatility. Classic Armani silhouettes The collection was classic Armani: roomy wide pleated trousers paired with a seemingly endless array of softly constructed jackets, from a double-breasted made casual with shawl collars to shirt-weight leather coats. Vests with a deep-V front substituted for shirts, for looks that transition from work to leisure. The collection found balance in the melding of textures – raw linen, woven leather, soft suede and flowing silk. From a distance, ensembles may have appeared monochromatic, but a closer look revealed a harmonious blending of seemingly mismatched geometrical patterns and textures, adding depth to the looks. There was a touch of the exotic in the shapes, like Nehru collar, tunics or a kimono jacket, reflecting Armani's love of travel, without overwhelming the mood. Relaxed mood Delicate decorative pins reflected the light, the sole adornment. Beachy touches included rope sandals and belts, which cinched through a loop. The showroom was awash in Mediterranean blue and featured installations of obsidian black stones, reflecting the sophisticated color palette that included washed-out desert shades, the palest green, deep blues and urban blacks and gray. Front-row guests included actors Giancarlo Esposito, who most recently appeared in 'Captain America: Brave New World,'' and Jason Isaacs, who was in the third season of 'White Lotus.'
Associated Press
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Giorgio Armani misses Milan Fashion Week for the first time in 50 years, but his designs shine
MILAN (AP) — Giorgio Armani's menswear collection for the next warm weather season encoded the geography of summer in textures, geometrical designs and his signature relaxed silhouettes. The 90-year-old designer skipped the runway preview show closing Milan Fashion Week on Monday to recover from an undisclosed condition, but his fashion house said he kept a hand in the designs and watched the runway show on live stream. It marked the first time in his career that the designer was absent. Dell'Orco takes a bow Taking the closing bow in his stead was Armani's longtime head of menswear, Leo Dell'Orco, who has worked alongside Armani for 45 of the Giorgio Armani fashion house's 50 years. 'He liked it,'' Dell'Orco told reporters after the show, adding that Armani was especially happy to see that he had sent male-female couples down the mostly menswear runway in matching looks, underlining their versatility. Classic Armani silhouettes The collection was classic Armani: roomy wide pleated trousers paired with a seemingly endless array of softly constructed jackets, from a double-breasted made casual with shawl collars to shirt-weight leather coats. Vests with a deep-V front substituted for shirts, for looks that transition from work to leisure. The collection found balance in the melding of textures – raw linen, woven leather, soft suede and flowing silk. From a distance, ensembles may have appeared monochromatic, but a closer look revealed a harmonious blending of seemingly mismatched geometrical patterns and textures, adding depth to the looks. There was a touch of the exotic in the shapes, like Nehru collar, tunics or a kimono jacket, reflecting Armani's love of travel, without overwhelming the mood. Relaxed mood Delicate decorative pins reflected the light, the sole adornment. Beachy touches included rope sandals and belts, which cinched through a loop. The showroom was awash in Mediterranean blue and featured installations of obsidian black stones, reflecting the sophisticated color palette that included washed-out desert shades, the palest green, deep blues and urban blacks and gray. Front-row guests included actors Giancarlo Esposito, who most recently appeared in 'Captain America: Brave New World,'' and Jason Isaacs, who was in the third season of 'White Lotus.'
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Legendary Designer, 90, to Skip Fashion Week for the First Time
Legendary Designer, 90, to Skip Fashion Week for the First Time originally appeared on Parade. Milan Fashion Week will be missing one of its biggest icons this year. 90-year-old fashion legend Giorgio Armani's team announced to AP that he will not be present at his Spring-Summer 2026 runway shows for the first time in his career on Friday, June 11, 2025, as he is "currently recovering at home." 'Although he cannot be there in person, he will closely follow every phase of the shows,'' the statement said, adding that he did work 'with his usual dedication' on the line. Leo Dell'Orco, Armani's longtime collaborator and head of menswear design will close the shows in his absence. There was no update on his condition or a timeline for recovery, though he is expected to attend his label's shows in Paris in July, according to BBC. Still, fans were naturally worried about the fashion maverick, who is celebrating 50 years of his eponymous label this year. "Hope he is alright," wrote one fan on Instagram upon hearing the news, while another added, "Long live Giorgio Armani 🙏🏻❤️." Armani is a notoriously hard worker, having even spent his 90th birthday at the office. 'I couldn't live my life any other way,'' Armani told the Milan daily Corriere della Sera in July 2024, according to AP. 'It wouldn't be me if I stopped. When I was younger, I thought that at 80 I would be on permanent vacation. But the work is so exciting, energizing, that I really can't leave it.' The icon is now approaching his 91st birthday in July 2025. Still, Armani has not been without his health setbacks. He was hospitalized for two weeks in 2021 after hurting his arm in a fall at the theater that left his left humerus fractured and required 17 stitches to fix. 'I didn't find the step, and I fell,'' Armani told AP. 'I won't tell you how painful it was." He showed off a long scar from the accident at his 2021 runway shows, his first after the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, Armani hinted that he does have a plan of succession in place, should anything happen to him. 'I am preparing my future with the people around me,'' he told the outlet. That includes Dell'Orco as his head of menswear, and his niece Silvana Armani, who heads womenswear. Legendary Designer, 90, to Skip Fashion Week for the First Time first appeared on Parade on Jun 22, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Emporio Armani Men's Spring 2026: All Aboard the Marrakesh Express
Out of an abundance of caution, Giorgio Armani's PR team pre-empted 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 Marrakesh, 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
