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Armani fashion show

Milan is first associated with style and fashion shows. The event that took place on January 18 was Giorgio Armani’s fashion show. This most commercially successful designer in postwar European history, came to prominence when Richard Gere wore his suits and rolled up his sleeves as Julian Kaye in American Gigolo. Armani's style has barely changed since. However, they say it is again coming into fashion. The January show for his secondary line, Emporio Armani, was a typical Armani production. Suits of a style many had thought died in the 80s, with baggy legs, boxy jackets and finished with a shimmery sheen were proudly showcased, along with velvet smoking jackets and matching trousers