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Yahoo
7 days ago
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A Look at Giorgio Armani's New Exhibition Celebrating His 20 Years of Haute Couture
MILAN — Giorgio Armani is opening the golden gates of haute couture to the public by way of a dazzling exhibition staged at the Armani/Silos space here. Inaugurated with an event on Tuesday evening and officially running May 21 to Dec. 28, the showcase is titled 'Giorgio Armani Privé 2005-2025, Twenty Years of Haute Couture' to mark the milestone for the designer's Privé line, which he introduced with a spring 2005 collection paraded in Paris. More from WWD Cannes Film Festival: Hayley Atwell Talks Style, Stunts and Shakespeare How Christian Dior Revolutionized Fashion With His New Look: A History and Timeline Celebrity Fashion Matchmaker Lucio Di Rosa Is Coming to New York Ever since, Armani presented his haute couture collections in the City of Light twice a year, with the only exception being January 2021, when, due to the pandemic, he staged the fashion show behind closed doors at Palazzo Orsini here and then broadcast as part of the Paris couture schedule. So this is the first time the Milanese audience and the general public can get an up-close look at his haute couture creations, indulge in the rich embroideries, beaded embellishments and crafty details and discover the references behind the dreamy garments. Armani himself curated the set-up at the Silos space, which had more than 150 couture looks arranged across four levels, either spotlighted singularly or grouped in thematic rooms, according to colors or inspiration. 'We've heard you've curated the installation yourself until last night,' Armani was told at the opening event. 'Actually, until this morning,' he quickly replied. 'I'm looking at this exhibition again with the critical eye of a person that has designed all these dresses at different times, with different means, different techniques and different skills. So I have a strong critical sense and I won't tell you what doesn't work but what does. And that is to have chosen a path, and most importantly, [ran it] not being led by the hand by anyone,' he said. 'In my haute couture collections, I express my vision of style and elegance through the art of craftsmanship and savoir-faire: only here am I free to do so without limits,' said Armani. 'Twenty years of Giorgio Armani Privé have been an extraordinary, liberating journey. Now, I want to share it with a wider audience, inviting them into this dream of mine, a dream of dresses woven from imagination and grace. A very special world that takes on new meaning in this exhibition.' Visitors will be able to see garments pulled from the designer's couture shows as well as custom made Privé gowns seen on international red carpets through the years. These ranged from the Swarovski crystal mesh gown worn by Cate Blanchett at the 2007 Academy Awards to the spring 2010 strapless, sculptural number Jennifer Lopez picked for the same occasion in 2010; from the long-sleeve, floral-embroidered spring 2021 dress Nicole Kidman sported at the SAG Awards in 2021 to the custom champagne silk gown Demi Moore wore to scoop up her first Golden Globe award earlier this year. Accessories such as bags, shoes, jewelry and headpieces were also showcased, both across the exhibition and in a dedicated section in the space's top level, flanked by an area screening backstage footage of the Armani Privé shows. The exhibit's sensory experience was replete with dim lighting, the Armani Privé high-end fragrance Bois d'Encens lingering in the air and an original soundtrack L'Antidote music trio Redi Hasa, Rami Khalifé and Bijan Chemirani created specifically for the show. The Italian designer, who this year also marks 50 years in business with his namesake brand, has always seen couture as a forum for experimentation in both design and formats. For one, as early as his second couture collection in 2005, he introduced daytime options to the lineup, highlighting a new approach to couture. In January 2007, he also decided to broadcast the spring 2007 couture show live online for the first time from the Museum of Modern Art in Paris. At the time, he addressed that couture 'represents the pinnacle of creativity and sartorial skill, but it is only accessible to the few' and how 'today, through the democracy of the Internet, we can offer a front-row seat to everyone.' Armani paraded his latest couture collection, for spring 2025, in Paris earlier this year, presenting a sophisticated lineup that acknowledged the diverse references the designer has made with his couture designs over time, from the linear elegance of Japan and the shapes and colors of China to the opulence of India, the decorum of North Africa and the landscapes of Polynesia. This was the first collection presented at Palazzo Armani, which was unveiled last year. A historic building dating back to 1864 and located nearby Avenue Montaigne, Palazzo Armani spans over 21,527 square feet to house the couture atelier and several offices, including the designer's workspace and departments such as sales and communications. Originally built as a private residence, the estate changed use in 1912, becoming the headquarters of various companies until Armani took over and restored the stuccoes and period paintings decorating its rooms. As for the Silos space, opposite Armani's theater, it was inaugurated in 2015 with a retrospective of the designer's clothes and has staged several exhibitions, spanning from those dedicated to Larry Fink or Sarah Moon to Tadao Ando's work, to name a few. Best of WWD Model and Hip Hop Fashion Pioneer Kimora Lee Simmons' Runway Career Through the Years [PHOTOS] Salma Hayek's Fashion Evolution Through the Years: A Red Carpet Journey [PHOTOS] How Christian Dior Revolutionized Fashion With His New Look: A History and Timeline
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Vogue
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Privé View: Inside Giorgio Armani's Couture Retrospective in Milan
The atmosphere suddenly shifted after around 20 minutes of exploring Giorgio Armani's jaw-dropping new exhibition dedicated to his 20 years of couture. It was just after noon this Monday in Milan: Mr. Armani's team had spent the weekend fine-tuning the installation of around 150 looks here at Armani/Silos, the four-story former granary he transformed into a museum back in 2015. Downstairs, that team had seemed purposeful but perfectly at ease: after all, 90% of the work before this exhibition—entitled 'Giorgio Armani Privé 2005-2025, Twenty Years of Haute Couture'—opens tomorrow had been completed. Placed at the center of the Silos' cavernous atrium was a full-skirted off-the-shoulder gown from fall 2019 that had been worn just last week by Irina Shayk at the opening of the Cannes film festival. Its layered surface of white pinpoints dotted above an inky black nicely reflected the abstract starscape projected against the soaring walls around us. We moved further into the exhibition, to be faced by a triptych of looks: a long jacket, a crescent shouldered full-length gown, and another off-the-shoulder dress, this one with a dramatically angled hemline. All were cut in cream silk and sequin and positioned against a crescent moon backdrop: an evening theme was dawning upon even this slowest observer. The looks here were drawn from two seasons, fall 2008 and spring 2010: an approach that grouped looks according to affinity rather than chronology would emerge as another theme of this show. Around a darkened corner was the first, very discreet, allusion to these looks' lives beyond the Paris runway where Mr. Armani has shown since 2005. A small plaque alongside an eye-popping one-shouldered silver mesh gown with Swarovski floral details at the hem noted it was the very same design worn by Cate Blanchett at the 2007 Oscars. Onwards, upstairs, were sections dedicated to color, tailoring (even in couture, jackets are Mr. Armani's best-selling garment), influences from Japan and Asia more broadly, and many others. I wasn't counting, but I suspect that nearly all of Mr. Armani's archive of 40 couture collections were presented here: notables amongst many include spring 2011's Eclat Des Pierres, spring 2014's Nomade, and fall 2023's Les Temps du Roses. This exhibition will be the first time Armani's home Milanese audience has ever had the chance to to see them, at least beyond the images beamed from runways and red carpets.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Cannes Film Festival 2025: Bella Hadid to Eva Longoria: Who wore what on Day 1 of Festival de Cannes 2025
The 2025 Cannes Film Festival kicked off in dazzling style, with a parade of stars and jury members gracing the red carpet in fashion-forward looks—some daring, some demure, and a few raising eyebrows. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This year, however, fashion took an interesting turn as the festival organisers introduced a new dress code, banning sheer outfits, over-the-top trains, and voluminous silhouettes that could disrupt the flow of red carpet traffic. Despite the new restrictions, celebrities found creative ways to express their style, with some adhering strictly to the rules and others confidently bending them. Payal Kapadia: Power suit, power statement Indian filmmaker and Cannes jury member Payal Kapadia embraced subtle strength in a deconstructed checkered pantsuit by designer Arjun Saluja. Paired with a sharp black shirt and oxidised silver accessories, her minimalist yet bold ensemble made an intellectual fashion statement. Hoops and understated glam completed her grounded, fuss-free red carpet appearance. Bella Hadid: Understated chic Supermodel Bella Hadid turned heads with her fresh blonde locks and a sleek black gown by Saint Laurent's Anthony Vaccarello. The dress featured a cowl neckline, daring back cut-outs, and a thigh-high slit - sultry yet restrained, and completely within the new dress code boundaries. It was a masterclass in refined glamour. Qianhui Wan: Rule? What rule? Chinese theatre star Qianhui Wan turned the red carpet into a personal stage with a jaw-dropping butter-yellow gown layered in clouds of tulle. A structured corset bodice and a sprawling train that practically blanketed the red carpet defied the festival's new restrictions with theatrical flair. Her minimal styling, diamond studs and a sleek hairdo - let the dress take centre stage. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Eva Longoria: Metallic muse Eva Longoria shimmered in a Tamara Ralph creation that struck a balance between red carpet drama and modern elegance. The silver-paneled strapless gown hugged her curves and featured a bold black velvet bow at the back, extending into a subtle train. Her sparkling jewels added just the right amount of dazzle. Heidi Klum: Petals in protest Never one to play it safe, Heidi Klum floated onto the red carpet in a romantic Elie Saab number that looked like a blooming pink flower. Though it clearly pushed the envelope on volume and train length, the strapless ombré gown with its layered ruffles and dramatic slit-made a bold style statement. Her diamond Lorraine Schwartz jewellery and soft glam tied it all together. Irina Shayk: Old Hollywood, reimagined Irina Shayk delivered a showstopping moment in a black-and-white sequinned Giorgio Armani Privé gown. The look featured off-shoulder balloon sleeves, a fitted bodice, and a voluminous skirt, paired with velvet opera gloves and dazzling diamonds. It was classic glamour with a contemporary twist, proving that elegance can still be theatrical. Juliette Binoche: Quiet couture French icon Juliette Binoche wore an ethereal off-white Dior Haute Couture ensemble with a sculptural twist. The silk crepe top elegantly draped around her head and melted into a soft train. While beautifully crafted, the look's subtle drama was overshadowed by her close proximity to fellow jury members, who crowded her visual moment. With more space to breathe, the ensemble could've been a showstopper. Cannes style verdict With new rules in play, the 2025 Cannes red carpet became a dance of discretion and drama. While some stars flaunted restraint, others toyed with boundaries, proving once again that fashion is, above all, an act of expression. Whether following the rulebook or rewriting it, the red carpet served plenty of moments to remember. y of moments to remember.
Fashion United
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion United
Armani celebrates 20 Years of Privé with an exhibition in Milan
This spring, the house of Giorgio Armani will exhibit a retrospective at the Armani/Silos in Milan, celebrating 20 years of its haute couture line, Giorgio Armani Privé, as well as 50 years of a quietly radical vision that has reshaped modern elegance. Opening to the public on May 21 and running until year's end, Giorgio Armani Privé 2005–2025 will showcase 150 meticulously crafted garments, curated by the designer himself. The exhibition is a timely reassertion of Armani's aesthetic authority in an age of flash and noise. For the first time, the Paris-presented couture pieces, traditionally unveiled during the official haute couture seasons in January and July, will be on full display in Milan. There is symbolism in this return: a homecoming, perhaps, but also a subtle repositioning of Italian savoir-faire and Made in Italy craft as an epicenter of global style. Across the silos' cavernous expanse, visitors will witness the evolution of Armani Privé through fabrics spun in luxury, hand-embroidered embellishments, and silhouettes engineered with architectural precision, At Armani, form is never dictated by trend but by a disciplined pursuit of clarity. Armani has long been the standard-bearer of an aesthetic that resists excess and eschews spectacle. In an era when fashion is often designed for the feed rather than the fitting room, the exhibition is a compelling reminder that enduring style is not built on provocation, but on patience, precision, and purpose. What the retrospective ultimately affirms is that Armani's vision—grounded in the fluidity of tailoring, the sensuality of structure, and the quiet power of impeccable detail—is not only intact, but resurgent. 20 years into haute couture, the designer's credo holds: elegance is not about being noticed, but about being remembered.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Demi Moore Just Hit the Oscars Red Carpet Dripping in Sparkle—Literally
When it comes to awards season fashion, the Oscars are the moment for celebs to go all out—and Demi Moore clearly understood the assignment. For the 97th Academy Awards, The Substance star took a page from Rihanna's playbook and shined bright like a diamond—literally Moore arrived at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre dripping in crystals, making a serious statement in a custom Giorgio Armani Privé gown. The show-stopping dress featured intricate crystal embroidery, a daring plunging neckline and structured pleated hip detailing that flowed into a dramatic train. Basically, pure red carpet perfection. Of course, the sparkle didn't stop there. Moore's accessories? All Chopard, and all next-level. She rocked earrings from the Red Carpet Collection in 18k white gold, featuring 17.114 carats of diamonds. On her wrist, a dazzling bracelet boasted a 20-carat emerald-cut diamond, a 15-carat emerald-cut diamond and 31.64 carats of additional diamonds. And to top it off, she wore a ring from the Garden of Kalahari Collection, featuring a breathtaking 10-carat oval-shaped diamond, plus 5.7 carats of diamonds set in 18k white gold. Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Her signature long, dark locks, styled by Dimitris Giannetos, cascaded into soft curls, perfectly complementing her soft glam makeup. This Oscars appearance is extra special for Moore—she's celebrating her first-ever nomination for Best Actress. She's up against Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez), Mikey Madison (Anora) and Fernanda Torres (I'm Still Here).Good luck, Demi—you're already winning on the red carpet. Want all the latest entertainment news sent right to your inbox? Click here. Body Language Expert Weighs in on Demi Moore's Reaction to Her SAG Awards Win
