Giorgio Armani made a return to the runway yesterday evening to present his Emporio Armani Fall/Winter 2022 collection in Milan.
Titled “Rhythm of Colour” the collection takes the idea of glamour back to its roots with a sense of “personal charm”.
Armani plays with an electric equilibrium of contrasts with looks for men and women, accentuated by the use of bright colours for women and subtle grey styles for men.
The feminine silhouette is clean and minimal, curve trousers offer a statuesque look, jackets feature peak shoulders, high buttons and insignia, and a touch of masculinity, echoing uniforms with gentle strength. Waistcoats are placed underneath light puffer jackets, fastened with rubber buckles, while vivid tones and velvet fabrics give fluidity to abstract motifs.
Dresses are short and sweet with plunging necklines, while embellishment and a touch of sparkle offer glamour in the Armani way. Light knitwear is accented with printed scarves and brightly coloured leather accessories. Shoes come in the form of boots with buckles and cute Mary Janes.
In menswear, things are a lot more subtle. A colour palette featuring varying shades of grey is punctuated by touches of bold colour. Jackets have strong shoulders, wide lapels and embossed surfaces. Elegance is achieved by smart layering with varying materials paired together. Shirts are collarless for a relaxed feel. Bottoms again are much more relaxed either in the form of wide-leg trousers or Bermuda-style shorts that are worn over high sock boots.
Macro and micro fabric patterns are combined and enhanced by touches of velvet. Those same patterns are also applied to puffer jackets and technical ski suits as well as on large graphic bags.
See more of the collection below:
