Fashion Show Coverage: Emporio Armani Men F/W 11/12

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My invitation to Emporio Armani`s Fall / Winter 11 / 12 show.



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The venue: the Armani headquarters in Milan, where a very smart & minimalist chic fashion crowd gathered on the foggy sunday moring of january 16th 2011.



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A location in minimalist, grey design with wide spaces and metal highlights.



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The foyer saw lots of sunglasses being worn indoor (so Milan!).



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Vladimir Roitfeld entering the show (Giovanna was with him).



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The seats.



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The virgin runway before the show.



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The show, opening with Golf looks...



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...moving on to realistic, urban menswear for the great Metropolis.



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My view from row 12.



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The way out through the holy halls.



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Style.com`s Tim Blanks waiting to be picked up after the show.



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Giovanna Battaglia outside...



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...with her Fendi purse but without jacket at chilly 3 °C...



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...being photographed...



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...by The Sartorialist, Scott Schuman.



An impressive show in all aspects.



(My Top 10 picks of the Emporio Armani F/W 11/12 Men collection can be found HERE.)