Emporio Armani Autumn/Winter 21/22 Collection
In the mood for pop

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At Emporio Armani, the harmony of shapes and relaxed elegance that are the essence of Armani are offered in a snappy, eclectic, metropolitan way, peppered with witty touches. This season, the reference to Armani's vocabulary – in particular that of the '80s – is as strong as the evident yet subtle will to update it, with dashes of bright colour and unexpected accessories, in a continuous dialogue of mirroring and references between men and women. The atmosphere is exactly the same: the quest for macro graphic designs, the subtle reference to sophisticated loungewear, and even the unexpected glimpse of a tie.

The feminine silhouette is elongated and slender, with a high waist. In an interplay of counterpoints, the opacity of knitwear alternates with the silky sheen of velvet; the maxi length of coats with shorts worn over opaque stockings. Blazers are soft, illuminated by boule buttons; cropped jackets with drawstrings are reminiscent of the attitude of athletic wear. Graphic prints and embroideries cover the surfaces, while jumpsuits and epaulettes evoke a military-like pragmatism in a glamorous light. Unexpected patchwork prints on velvet dresses provide movement to a colour palette in which bright notes of purple and pink stand out against a black base that shimmers in the evening. Touches of graphic colour and velvet punctuate the accessories: low-heeled shoes, thigh-high stocking boots, small handbags.

For men, the pursuit of softness is translated into new shapes and new functions. The silhouette is flowing and deconstructed: jackets are wide with drop shoulders; lined with their hairy linings, they replace coats, while the coats themselves, crafted from knitted or woven knit fabrics, are as snug and warm as dressing gowns. Agile, the body is skimmed by shapes that allow for ease of movement; soft trousers with prominent turn-ups have deep darts and high waists. Nods to sophisticated sleepwear, suggested by collarless blazers resembling dinner jackets, coexist with the reinterpretation of athletic styles: pullovers and anoraks in sheepskin or herringbone wool; blousons on which knit and sheepskin patchworks create an unusual camouflage pattern. Worn with a tie, the tailored suit is crafted from denim-effect fabric. In the evening, black dominates—discreet yet luminous and velvety. The shoes feature high soles; the bags are spacious and foldable.