This season could be named the “mauve” season, as this shade was seen at many shows. It was the fundamental hue at the Giorgio Armani Prive ss16. The graceful collection seemingly defied gravity because of the weightless silks and delicate organzas that faded naturally to mauve.
Delicate jackets were adorned with ruffles, a leitmotif of the collection. Flounces emerged from shorts under jackets giving the illusion of constant movement or they emphasised dynamic cuts and volumes in a contemporary play of opposites. The organza vest, slightly pushed away from the body suggested momentum and freedom. It was as if the sea was stirred by the wind, wave-like embroideries appeared on skirts, trousers and tops. Even hairdos were sculpted waves.
There were transparent shorts and flounce-cuffed trousers, a range of camisoles and bustiers in experimental shapes, silk gauze and tulle tops, silk jacquard outfits, jacquard organza pieces, zip-front jackets, all in the same palette with Swarovski crystals adorned on most things. Armani only deviated from the mauve colour scheme when he added slick black sequins on a trapeze top and showcased a finale black dress.
