TO Paris, in a not so rosy climate for flourishes, theHaute Couture come back to bloom. And the merit is once again of Giorgio Armanithan with the parade Privé Autumn-Winter 2023/2024 rekindles the spotlight on Haute Couture. Not without some controversy.
After choosing Hedi Slimane to cancel the show Celine Homme Spring-Summer 2024 which should have been held on July 2 in the ville Lumiere following the killing of a teenager in Nanterre who was driving without a license by the police, and in line for the fashion shows scheduled for Alaïa, Dior, Chanelhere it comes King George with his Giorgio Armani 2023 fashion show dedicated to Haute Couture, and he doesn’t tell them.
The Giorgio Armani Privé 2023 fashion show: the latest in Paris?
The focus, as always for the designer, is all on the clothes. And on the messages they convey. It has been since 2005 that Giorgio Armani he shows his most important collection in Paris, but now some perplexities arise, which the designer shares with the journalists and with the specialized Italian press in the backstage of the défilé. As it reports Style Magazine: «Given that everyone can do what they want, I’m a bit puzzled by the fact that I’ve seen some haute couture collections that look like ready-to-wear. I came to show in Paris with my collection because I saw myself placed in a context where Couture was experimentation combined with glamour. And I ask myself: is Haute Couture changing? And if that’s the case, then it’s worth it not to come to Paris anymore…”
The temps des roses
Next stop, Milan? Meanwhile, his Haute Couture in the spaces of the Gymnasium of the Esplanade des Invalides keep dreaming. And also according to him, this collection, The temps des roses, «it is more precisely Armani than ever». The merit is of the carnal inspiration, with the classic, timeless red rose. Symbol of passion, but also an allegory of seduction. The flowers shine lacquered, embossed on the surfaces of the 68 issues: elongated silhouettes, framed by a touch of black and bright gold accents. The motif becomes a trait d’union between East and West, and is worth much more than a thousand words or simplistic romanticisms.
3d elegance, between East and West
Femininity becomes precious in the one-shoulder tops with clean lines, which are worn with fluid trousers studded with crystals. Decorated and luxurious, like the 3D roses that adorn the trendy cut-out dresses or transform into an allover motif, embroidered on evening looks. The rose mixes with petals, buds, shrubs and geometries that recall the landscapes of Rising Sunadornment of dresses and long skirts precisely cut.
The Giorgio Armani Privé Fall-Winter 2023/2024 finale (Photo: Giorgio Armani).
The little tuxedo jackets, the meeting point between cultures: in pajama-effect silk, they are worn over transparent tulle tops, and enhance the body with zen grace and elegance. Everything is covered by a veil of awareness, the most important feature of dressing according to the designer. And it is to be believed.
The stars in the front row
In the parterre, a red carpet – it must be said – full of stars: Sydney Sweeney, Felicity Jones, Kate Hudson, Laura Dern And Emma Thompson (with daughters in tow), friends of new and long term of the Maison.
Gathered to applaud King George, close to 89 years old (he will turn them on July 11) but with the usual temperament.
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