“No mascara,” has been a popular refrain backstage this season as makeup artists talk about the “handsome” eye. There’s been a lot of statement lips, so the minimal eye complements for a polished but not overdone look. Subtle eye shadow gives depth, but no liner or mascara accentuates the eyelid fold for a modern impression. – Anna Kim
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RED CARPET MOMENTS
Milan: It's been a big twenty-four hours for Giorgio Armani. First, there was last night's Academy Awards, during which nominees Jessica Chastain and Quvenzhané Wallis, as well as many others, answered "Giorgio Armani" when asked the ubiquitous question, "Who are you wearing?". Just a few hours later and a few time zones away, Armani sent his fall collection
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GENTLEMAN OF ACTION
Milan: Giorgio Armani delivered a namesake collection that at first appeared scattershot, with conservative grey business suits marching next to cranberry pony hair overcoats. However, as more models appeared, sporting knit suits or trousers and fur bombers, it became clear that the designer was presenting two sides of the same adventurous gentleman – a man at home doing
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GALACTIC VISIONARY
Milan: Although Giorgio Armani is certainly refined, he is not exactly a minimalist nor a futurist, but for S/S 13 much of his mainline collection could be called both. Nipped waist jackets and ankle-grazing wide leg trousers rendered in silvery grey organza and silk were paired with sporty oxfords and briefcase bags for a monochrome look that would be
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Team Italy will be well outfitted in style this summer -- Prada has announced they will sponsor the Italian National Sailing Team for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, along with fellow Italian designer Giorgio Armani who will design for other competitive category uniforms.
S/S 12 Ad Campaign for EA7 Emporio Armani featuring Olympic swimmer Luca Dotto
Prada is using the design opportunity to encourage
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Giorgio Armani Men's S/S 12
Laceless perforated suede oxford with contrast foam sole
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To coincide with the 150th anniversary of Italy’s unification, London's Somerset House reveals Masters of Style, bringing together six of Italy’s most influential fashion houses to celebrate the stories behind their country's fashion.
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EASTERN PROMISES
Paris: After his recent Chinese-inspired Resort collection, Giorgio Armani looked to another Eastern country for Haute Couture. The designer has been very involved in the relief efforts for Japan and with his Couture collection, seemed to be offering the country a creative tribute as well. Obi belts, origami folding and traditional floral motifs were in heavy rotation, but luxurious
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