Theme: Bitch Heeled Feminine Power-Suits meets Shanghai EmpressIf there's one thing that Giorgio Armani does best, it's being able to put emphasis on the female figure in a unique and sophisticated way.
This collection was no exception.
But that does not mean that Armani recycled his old collections and called them new - not in the least.
This time, while still remaining true to the label, we were introduced to some delicate Asian-inspired aspects in nearly every look.
There were the pagoda-shouldered jackets, pencil skirts, skinny pants and slim knee-length dresses, which are all classic Armani, but with the addition of tassels, Chinese-cabinet floral patterns and tight silhouettes, this collection was instantly transported to the Paris of the East - even the embroidery looked like it was taken from a wall in some Chinese palace.Black, gray, ivory and beige were the basis for the colour palette (again; very Armani), but there were hints of electric-blue, yellow and red as well.
What was most amazing, perhaps, was the vast variety of jackets, where nearly every one that came down the runway was more beautiful than the one before.Not to mention the gowns that were on display towards the end of the collection; each one completely Academy Awards worthy.
Overall: Though I'm not very enthused by the whole far-East fashion influence in general, I must say it worked very well here. Bravo.
NOTES:
- Hair was very Asian-styled: either models wore a blunt black bob or a sleek bondaged high ponytail.
- Very interesting necklaces, bangles and earrings; big, big, BIG.
Rock on.
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