Top 10 Picks: Armani Prive F/W 11/12, dedicated to Japan

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Giorgio Armani's work has often drawn inspiration from Japan. A great admirer of the captivating culture and the refined sense of aesthetics of this country, he also has always held the Japanese in high regard for their deep-rooted courage and composure.



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Having been profoundly moved by the tragic events unleashed by the earthquake last March, the Italian designer has decided to dedicate his Giorgio ArmaniPrivé couture collection for autumn/winter to Japan.



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“Hommage au Japon” is the creative gesture that marks the culmination of the important and significant aid that Giorgio Armani has extended to the "UNESCO Association Scholarship for 3.11 Disaster Stricken Children and Students" to support a 3-year scholarship program for children whose families have been affected by the disaster.



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How do you like the mix of Armani heritage and traditional japanese elements and prints?

Video: Giorgio Armani S/S 11

Top 10 picks: Armani Prive Haute Couture S/S 11

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How do you like it? What are your associations with this collection?

Fashion Show Coverage & Collection Picks: Giorgio Armani Men F/W 11/12

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Velvet Armani Slippers without socks and Capri Pants in january at 2°C...style is everything in Milano :)





Entrance of the Armani headquarter.





The fashion crowd entering the holy halls.





Inside the venue: Grey, minimalism, metal and glass.





The fashion crowd, predominantly dressed in chic black, inside the venue.





The virgin runway before the show.





My view from row 3. Anna Piaggi also sat in row 3, Tim Blanks and Franca Sozzani sat front row.





Beginning of the show.















The collection was amazing - the audience applauded five times DURING the show (I have never experienced this before)!







How do you like the collection? Are you loving the sophisticated greys and the crocodile bags like I do?

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

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





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.





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





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





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





The seats.





The virgin runway before the show.





The show, opening with Golf looks...





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





My view from row 12.





The way out through the holy halls.





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





Giovanna Battaglia outside...





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





...being photographed...





...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.)