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The Star
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Still calling the shots: Giorgio Armani proves he is very much in control at 91
Giorgio Armani appears at the end of his haute couture Spring/Summer 2025 collection show in January. The designer has missed two of his last shows. Photo: Reuters Giorgio Armani was not present at his couture show last week (July 8). The designer, who later celebrated his 91st birthday on Friday (July 11), had contracted bronchitis before his men's collection last month, and his doctor advised him not to travel. 'In 20 years of Armani Prive, this is the first time I haven't been to Paris,' he wrote in an email sent to some attendees. He obviously wasn't happy about the fact, because he not only said that he actually felt well enough to make the trip in his note, but also added that he still had control. 'Even though I wasn't in Paris, I oversaw every aspect of the show remotely via video link, from the fittings to the sequence and the makeup. Everything you will see has been done under my direction and carries my approval.' Read more: From Balenciaga and onward to Gucci: Demna's final show was his legacy letter As if anyone in the audience for his ode to 'the seduction of black' could have doubted it. Armani is nothing if not committed to his vision, in his design as in his business. However, just in case his absence inspired anyone to start speculating about change (and it wouldn't be a surprise, given all the other upheavals occurring in the fashion world, from designer job switcheroos to Anna Wintour stepping back from the day-to-day operations of Vogue ), Armani had a message for them. 'If I've come this far, it's thanks to the iron focus and obsessive attention with which I manage everything,' he wrote. 'And that hasn't changed.' Models present creations for Giorgio Armani Prive during the Autumn/Winter 2025 Paris Couture Week. Photo: AFP For proof, simply consider the runway. Consider the 77 versions of night sky looks that strolled by in low-heeled bootees. The velvet tuxedos and velvet jodhpurs, side seams picked out in jet, and the jackets finished in peplum swirls over the hips. The velvet pajamas and strapless velvet sheaths with Milky Ways of beads tracing the body. Read more: Jane Birkin's original Hermes bag sold for over RM42mil in an intense auction Or the way many of them were finished off with little velvet skull caps, sheer fingerless rhinestone gloves and velvet bow ties floating at the throat rather than pearls. The bow ties may not have been everyone's idea of the perfect accessory – they made the models look like very fancy mimes, but they were definitely his. – ©2025 The New York Times Company This article originally appeared in The New York Times.
Kuwait Times
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Kuwait Times
The main moments of Paris Couture Week: Elie Saab blooms, Viktor & Rolf play, Demna bows out
Paris Haute Couture Week has wrapped up after four days of shows that featured the end of an era at Balenciaga, the start of a new one at Maison Margiela, and some surprise appearances and absences. AFP looks back on the key moments of the Autumn-Winter 2025-2026 season: New eras Demna bowed out at Balenciaga after a decade in charge with a show that drew the usual smattering of celebrities to the front rows but had some surprise models on the runway. Kim Kardashian channeled Elizabeth Taylor as she walked the room in a sultry slip dress, while veteran French actress Isabelle Huppert appeared in a turtleneck pulled up to her ears. Belgian Glenn Martens debuted at Maison Margiela the same day. Critics praised his bold first steps as a replacement for British design legend John Galliano, who stepped down in January. The New York Times called Martens' 'Artisanal' collection, which included thrifted clothing, a 'brilliant no-holds-barred debut' while Women's Wear Daily said it 'tilted the Paris house in a dark, daring and DIY direction'. Armani's absence One notably absentee was Giorgio Armani, 91, who had already cancelled his menswear show in Milan due to health reasons. He also missed the Paris Armani Prive show on doctors' orders. 'In 20 years of Armani Prive, it's the first time I'm not in Paris,' he said in a statement sent to AFP. 'My doctors advised more rest, even though I felt ready.' He added that he had 'followed and overseen every aspect of the show remotely', stressing: 'I approved and signed off on everything you will see.' Lebanese fashion designer Elie Saab acknowledges the audience following the presentation of his creations for the Womenswear Ready-to-wear Fall-Winter 2025/2026 collection as part of the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris.--AFP photos Fashion designer for Vetements, Demna Gvasalia talks to people at the end of his men and women's Spring/Summer 2019 collection fashion show, in Paris, on July 1, 2018. US rapper Cardi B arrives to attend the Stephane Rolland's Haute-Couture Fall/Winter 2025-26 collection show at the Theatre des Champs-Elysees in Paris. Elie Saab Elie Saab Elie Saab Elie Saab Elie Saab Elie Saab Elie Saab Elie Saab Elie Saab Elie Saab Elie Saab Elie Saab Models present creations for Elie Saab during the Women's Haute-Couture Fall/Winter 2025-26 collection show in Paris.--AFP photos This combination of pictures created on July 09, 2025 shows models presenting creations for Viktor&Rolf during the Women's Haute-Couture Fall/Winter 2025-26 collection show in Paris. This combination of pictures created on July 09, 2025 shows models presenting creations for Viktor&Rolf during the Women's Haute-Couture Fall/Winter 2025-26 collection show in Paris. Cardi B's couture New York rapper Cardi B had a busy week in Paris and seemed intent on out-couturing many of the models. She appeared at the opening show of the week on Monday at Schiaparelli in a traffic-stopping tasselled neckpiece and posed with a crow perched on her hand outside the Petit Palais exhibition space. The next day, she turned heads at Stephane Rolland, with a sculptural black headpiece that surrounded her like a religious shroud. On Wednesday she was front row at Balenciaga. The rose trend Floral patterns were everywhere, with the rose especially dominant. Giambattista Valli adorned airy gowns with oversized fabric roses, Elie Saab featured them on princess-style dresses, while Armani Prive used pearl-embroidered roses. Balenciaga incorporated rose sequin prints into a skirt suit and Robert Wun showcased black-and-white roses on a structured strapless crinoline dress. Best of the rest Syrian designer Rami Al Ali made history as the first couturier from his country to take part in the official Paris calendar, choking back tears at the end of his show of exquisitely tailored pieces. Dutch duo Viktor & Rolf delivered a typically playful and sculptural spectacle, while Hong Kong's Robert Wun burnished his reputation further with some striking looks inspired by cinema and theatre. — AFP
eNCA
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- eNCA
The main moments of Paris Couture Week
Paris Haute Couture Week has wrapped up after four days of shows that featured the end of an era at Balenciaga, the start of a new one at Maison Margiela, and some surprise appearances and absences. AFP looks back on the key moments of the Autumn-Winter 2025-2026 season: - New eras - Demna bowed out at Balenciaga after a decade in charge with a show on Wednesday that drew the usual smattering of celebrities to the front rows but had some surprise models on the runway. Kim Kardashian channelled Elizabeth Taylor as she walked the room in a sultry slip dress, while veteran French actress Isabelle Huppert appeared in a turtleneck pulled up to her ears. Belgian Glenn Martens debuted at Maison Margiela the same day. Critics praised his bold first steps as a replacement for British design legend John Galliano, who stepped down in January. The New York Times called Martens' "Artisanal" collection, which included thrifted clothing, a "brilliant no-holds-barred debut" while Women's Wear Daily said it "tilted the Paris house in a dark, daring and DIY direction". - Armani's absence - One notably absentee was Giorgio Armani, 91, who had already cancelled his menswear show in Milan due to health reasons. AFP | Thomas SAMSON He also missed the Paris Armani Prive show on doctors' orders. "In 20 years of Armani Prive, it's the first time I'm not in Paris," he said in a statement sent to AFP. "My doctors advised more rest, even though I felt ready." He added that he had "followed and overseen every aspect of the show remotely", stressing: "I approved and signed off on everything you will see." - Cardi B's couture - New York rapper Cardi B had a busy week in Paris and seemed intent on out-couturing many of the models. AFP | Thomas SAMSON She appeared at the opening show of the week on Monday at Schiaparelli in a traf fic-stopping tasselled neckpiece and posed with a crow perched on her hand outside the Petit Palais exhibition space. The next day, she turned heads at Stephane Rolland, with a sculptural black headpiece that surrounded her like a religious shroud. On Wednesday she was front row at Balenciaga. - The rose trend - Floral patterns were everywhere, with the rose especially dominant. Giambattista Valli adorned airy gowns with oversized fabric roses, Elie Saab featured them on princess-style dresses, while Armani Prive used pearl-embroidered roses. Balenciaga incorporated rose sequin prints into a skirt suit and Robert Wun showcased black-and-white roses on a structured strapless crinoline dress. - Best of the rest - AFP | STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN Syrian designer Rami Al Ali made history as the first couturier from his country to take part in the official Paris calendar, choking back tears at the end of his show of exquisitely tailored pieces. Dutch duo Viktor & Rolf delivered a typically playful and sculptural spectacle, while Hong Kong's Robert Wun burnished his reputation further with some striking looks inspired by cinema and theatre. By Marine Do-vale And Adam Plowright
Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
The main moments of Paris Couture Week
Paris Haute Couture Week has wrapped up after four days of shows that featured the end of an era at Balenciaga, the start of a new one at Maison Margiela, and some surprise appearances and absences. The main moments of Paris Couture Week AFP looks back on the key moments of the Autumn-Winter 2025-2026 season: Demna bowed out at Balenciaga after a decade in charge with a show on Wednesday that drew the usual smattering of celebrities to the front rows but had some surprise models on the runway. Kim Kardashian channelled Elizabeth Taylor as she walked the room in a sultry slip dress, while veteran French actress Isabelle Huppert appeared in a turtleneck pulled up to her ears. Belgian Glenn Martens debuted at Maison Margiela the same day. Critics praised his bold first steps as a replacement for British design legend John Galliano, who stepped down in January. The New York Times called Martens' "Artisanal" collection, which included thrifted clothing, a "brilliant no-holds-barred debut" while Women's Wear Daily said it "tilted the Paris house in a dark, daring and DIY direction". One notably absentee was Giorgio Armani, 91, who had already cancelled his menswear show in Milan due to health reasons. He also missed the Paris Armani Prive show on doctors' orders. "In 20 years of Armani Prive, it's the first time I'm not in Paris," he said in a statement sent to AFP. "My doctors advised more rest, even though I felt ready." He added that he had "followed and overseen every aspect of the show remotely", stressing: "I approved and signed off on everything you will see." New York rapper Cardi B had a busy week in Paris and seemed intent on out-couturing many of the models. She appeared at the opening show of the week on Monday at Schiaparelli in a traffic-stopping tasselled neckpiece and posed with a crow perched on her hand outside the Petit Palais exhibition space. The next day, she turned heads at Stephane Rolland, with a sculptural black headpiece that surrounded her like a religious shroud. On Wednesday she was front row at Balenciaga. Floral patterns were everywhere, with the rose especially dominant. Giambattista Valli adorned airy gowns with oversized fabric roses, Elie Saab featured them on princess-style dresses, while Armani Prive used pearl-embroidered roses. Balenciaga incorporated rose sequin prints into a skirt suit and Robert Wun showcased black-and-white roses on a structured strapless crinoline dress. Syrian designer Rami Al Ali made history as the first couturier from his country to take part in the official Paris calendar, choking back tears at the end of his show of exquisitely tailored pieces. Dutch duo Viktor & Rolf delivered a typically playful and sculptural spectacle, while Hong Kong's Robert Wun burnished his reputation further with some striking looks inspired by cinema and theatre. mdv-adp/gil Balenciaga This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Int'l Business Times
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Int'l Business Times
The Main Moments Of Paris Couture Week
Paris Haute Couture Week has wrapped up after four days of shows that featured the end of an era at Balenciaga, the start of a new one at Maison Margiela, and some surprise appearances and absences. AFP looks back on the key moments of the Autumn-Winter 2025-2026 season: Demna bowed out at Balenciaga after a decade in charge with a show on Wednesday that drew the usual smattering of celebrities to the front rows but had some surprise models on the runway. Kim Kardashian channelled Elizabeth Taylor as she walked the room in a sultry slip dress, while veteran French actress Isabelle Huppert appeared in a turtleneck pulled up to her ears. Belgian Glenn Martens debuted at Maison Margiela the same day. Critics praised his bold first steps as a replacement for British design legend John Galliano, who stepped down in January. The New York Times called Martens' "Artisanal" collection, which included thrifted clothing, a "brilliant no-holds-barred debut" while Women's Wear Daily said it "tilted the Paris house in a dark, daring and DIY direction". One notably absentee was Giorgio Armani, 91, who had already cancelled his menswear show in Milan due to health reasons. He also missed the Paris Armani Prive show on doctors' orders. "In 20 years of Armani Prive, it's the first time I'm not in Paris," he said in a statement sent to AFP. "My doctors advised more rest, even though I felt ready." He added that he had "followed and overseen every aspect of the show remotely", stressing: "I approved and signed off on everything you will see." New York rapper Cardi B had a busy week in Paris and seemed intent on out-couturing many of the models. She appeared at the opening show of the week on Monday at Schiaparelli in a traf fic-stopping tasselled neckpiece and posed with a crow perched on her hand outside the Petit Palais exhibition space. The next day, she turned heads at Stephane Rolland, with a sculptural black headpiece that surrounded her like a religious shroud. On Wednesday she was front row at Balenciaga. Floral patterns were everywhere, with the rose especially dominant. Giambattista Valli adorned airy gowns with oversized fabric roses, Elie Saab featured them on princess-style dresses, while Armani Prive used pearl-embroidered roses. Balenciaga incorporated rose sequin prints into a skirt suit and Robert Wun showcased black-and-white roses on a structured strapless crinoline dress. Syrian designer Rami Al Ali made history as the first couturier from his country to take part in the official Paris calendar, choking back tears at the end of his show of exquisitely tailored pieces. Dutch duo Viktor & Rolf delivered a typically playful and sculptural spectacle, while Hong Kong's Robert Wun burnished his reputation further with some striking looks inspired by cinema and theatre. Armani, absent on doctors' orders, said he had overseen 'every aspect' of his collection AFP Cardi B arriving at Stephane Rolland's Haute-Couture Fall/Winter 2025-26 AFP A model wearing a Robert Wun creation in Paris on July 9, 2025 AFP Maverick Georgian fashion designer Demna will move to fellow Kering-owned brand Gucci AFP Chinese model Yilan Hua presents a rose-embellished creation for Elie Saab AFP
