As the Armani man climbs into the evening, a lavish display of sparkling crystals, sensuous velvets and rustling silk blouses with long shawl collars marks his arrival from the twilight sky.
As the Armani man climbs into the evening, a lavish display of sparkling crystals, sensuous velvets and rustling silk blouses with long shawl collars marks his arrival from the twilight sky.
Landing in Emporio Armani’s highly stylized world of sartorial excellence, we are ushered into an intimate presentation of his Fall/Winter 2023 menswear collection. Excitement is brewing within a tight circle that seems ever closer as fashion insiders gather to see what Armani will dictate as the new wave. men’s fashion this season. With the instantly recognizable pilot logo projected into the epicenter of the runway, coordinates are revealed on a map as the models begin to glide past the participants.
Exuding stylistic nostalgia for bygone times, the collection evokes the elegance of the 1930s aviator and his domain. The Prince of Wales and Houndstooth checks have been reimagined with an enlarged look that symbolizes the daring and adventurous spirit essential to the era.
As you might guess, Armani has included a wide variety of silhouettes in his collection. With raincoats, double-breasted coats and blousons that infiltrate the air, the brand this season gives a harmonious play of shape and volume. A dark, dusty blue jumpsuit wraps the body in a curvy silhouette while a plush shearling collar accentuates the neck. At the same time, another model follows, with a coat wrapped in Armani’s Prince of Wales plaid. Aviator caps and aviator glasses frame their angular faces with a trim charm that’s alluring, yet removed.
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In keeping with Giorgio Armani’s code of style, the collection includes a lavish selection of wide-cut pants that allow their wearers to find a place for elegance in their everyday endeavors. Following the same idea, the brand envisions sophistication through the lens of urban street style. Recontextualizing its contemporary plaid pattern that embodies the height of luxury, the oversized tees are made from the same wool as this season’s coats.
Within the vocabulary of Emporio Armani, rugged masculinity and sharp appeal are emphasized. As such, belts can be spotted on vintage-style swing bomber jackets. Undoubtedly, outerwear is at the fore with eye-catching creations including a navy jacket lined with white shearling, long tricot coats, puffer jackets in burnt sienna with a split finish and cardigans with matching jackets. Extravagant knits also add to the collection’s appeal as sumptuous plum sweaters and cardigans emblazoned with the fashion house’s insignia offer wearers a plush respite from the icy elements.
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Using footwear as an extension of the aviator, the acclaimed Italian brand offers high-soled boots and lace-up boots in army green, black, navy blue, brown and tan to make wearers leave their mark wherever the adventure takes them. Other noteworthy accessories include leather aviator hats, wool berets, reflective aviator glasses in gold and silver, and ruffled leather gloves. Leather duffle bags and drawstring bags in variations of dusty blue, chocolate, sand, aubergine, black and army green.
As the Armani man climbs into the evening, a lavish display of sparkling crystals, sensuous velvets and rustling silk blouses with long shawl collars marks his arrival from the twilight sky. A deep purple illuminates the last warmth of the sun as the pilot enters an off-duty state.
The metallic shimmer of hangars and airplanes sets the tone for evening wear. Oil-coated onyx trousers paired with a shimmering sleeveless vest and cobalt blue evening jacket sparkle, marking a shift to a more vibrant take on nightlife wear at Emporio Armani.
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Departing from the contemporary and relaxed aesthetic of its Spring/Summer 2023 collection, Emporio Armani embraces structure and vintage appeal. Within this season’s spectrum of rich colors in vivid and muted shades, the brand takes a lively approach to the cavalier in the autumn context. Materializing the liberating spirit of adventure, Emporio Armani breaks down the boundaries of the defining silhouette and color palette of men’s fashion to reveal a collection that embraces an eclectic range of modes of expression.
Deeply embedded in the ethos of Emporio Armani is the desire for adventure. As the show comes full circle—literally—with models bordering on the Emporio Armani globe, it’s clear that the distinctively youthful and casual approach to fashion has shifted to tradition and structured elegance.