By Francesca Claybrook
I loved this collection from Giorgio Armani. The cuts, the colors, the fabrics – everything was gorgeous. Sure there were a few pieces here and there that I wasn’t as thrilled about, but on the whole this collection was stunning. There was a mix of fabrics; velvet, silk, chiffon, lace and furs all made an appearance. There was a lot of black as well, but interspersed with nudes and earthy hues and a few cool tones.
This was the closing look, and it’s a good example of the patterns Mr. Armani used for a few looks. The fringe is starting to become a little familiar (remember Max Mara?), but because it’s made of the same fabric as the rest of the outfit it’s less Western and more textural, which is a good thing.
I really love this look, especially the jacket. The asymmetrical buttons give it an extra boost.
Had the bottom of this coat not been cinched in I would have hated it, but that simple detail actually makes a world of difference, and so instead I loved it. The cinching draws the fabric back to the model’s body and gives the bottom of the coat a real shape instead of being simply an excess of fabric that overwhelms her figure.
Such is the power of Mr. Armani: all of a sudden I am convinced that I must own a fur skirt next winter…
…but I’d settle for this fur coat instead.
You can see the entire collection here.