Italian designer Giorgio Armani
has wrapped up six days of fashion shows in Milan on a bold note
with his fall-winter 2018 women's lineup.
Orange, red, purple, green, electric blue, petrol and
turquoise injected stamina and irreverence into a collection
that stayed true to the Armani style.
Sculptural tops played the lead role with pleated and
asymmetrical jackets and statement shawls.
Soft pants merged into skirts or frontal flaps.
Skirts were paneled.
Streamlined jackets, furs and cardigans completed the looks
with timeless elegance.
Overall, a number of designers debuting collections during
Milan fashion week on February 22-27 made a bold statement -
with an eye on the international political scenario.
Missoni showcased its version of the so-called 'pussy hats'
worn by women at protest marches held in Washington and other
cities worldwide on January 21, the day after Donald Trump's
inauguration.
Paula Cademartori and Cividini debuted white bandanas with
the slogan #tiedtogether while Versace emblazoned on creations
for next winter words like courage, equality, solidarity and
unity.
Silhouettes also oozed boldness with strong shoulders that
evoked the 1980s yet gave a more feminine aesthetic to power
dressing.
Shoulders were big but rounded rather than square, with a
soft, enveloping silhouette for jackets and coats.
The woman-meets-man sartorial storyline successfully mixed
masculine with unconditionally feminine notes.
When fabrics payed homage to menswear, silhouettes were
feminine.
Femininity also reigned in the patterns, palettes and
accessories.
There were plenty of flowers, embroideries and fringes across
collections. Playful details, sky-high heels and bold colors
were designed to brighten up next winter with many palettes
inspired by summer hues.
The power-to-the-women theme of daywear turned into timeless
elegance for eveningwear with statement gowns evoking the 1940s.
Catwalk hits also included high-waisted pants and straight
skirts grazing the knee.
The final leg of the fashion month that began in New York and
caravaned through London and Milan is kicking off in Paris on
Tuesday through March 8.
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