Emporio Armani’s play on dichotomies for AW22.
Armani is carving out his own definition of glamour this season, stripping back the multiple meanings that glam has taken on in the 21st century, and bringing a post-pandemic “dress up” feeling to it. After having to cancel his menswear show back in January, due to the Omicron variant, the Italian designer brought on a co-ed collection and drawing a clear line of contrasts – womenswear is all about nighttime soireé dressing, menswear is all about the day-to-night hybrid look achieved through layering.
Presenting on Thursday in Milan, the runway was designed as a checkerboard in order to further showcase the play on contrasts within the collection. Sleek baby pink off-the-shoulder mini dresses, dressed with thigh high patent black boots, were contrasted with black chequered evening jackets finished off with a bow, over blue workwear shirts and a velvet cigarette pant. Playing upon dichotomies of style, Mr. Armani’s sense of hybrid designing was loud and clear and the message – whatever you do, dress up for it.
Menswear was met with the same spirit, focusing primarily on a play of the grey hue and texture within sportswear tights, shearling geometric coats and oversized structured blazers. In a plethora of choices, Giorgio Armani celebrated each and every aspect of unique style.
