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☆ Giorgio Armani at 90: Celebrating his career in photos
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The power of a Giorgio Armani suit. In his nine decades, the formally untrained Giorgio Armani has worked his way up from humble window dresser to Italian fashion behemoth — and has collected a number of fabulous moments in between. Giorgio Armani, suited and booted, in 1942. Rosanna ArmaniAt the Golden Globe Awards in 1990, Julia Roberts decided to forgo a frock in favor of a Giorgio Armani mens suit. John Angelillo/UPI/ShutterstockIn 2011, Armani debuted a high-sheen, liquid satin material during his Spring-Summer haute couture show at Paris Fashion Week.

Persons: Carrie Bradshaw, Big, Armani, Carrie, Giorgio Armani, Julia Roberts, “, Giorgio Armani Armani, Leonardo Cendamo, Richard Gere —, Vittoriano, Rosanna Armani, Ron Galella, Naomi Campbell, Winona Ryder, Rose Hartman, Victor Virgile, Karl Prouse, greige, Jonas Gustavsson, Lupita Nyong'o, John Angelillo, Tony Barson, Pascal Le Segretain Organizations: CNN, City, Globes, Guggenheim Museum, Fairchild, Penske Media, Getty, Golden Globe, Armani, Milan Fashion, UPI, Paris Fashion Locations: Manhattan, New York, Milan, Paris

☆ The best fashion at Cannes Film Festival so far
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Gisela Schober/German Select/Getty ImagesGreta Gerwig in Armani Privé, May 15. Gisela Schober/German Select/Getty ImagesAnya Taylor-Joy in Dior couture, May 15. Gisela Schober/German Select/Getty ImagesSabrina Dhowre Elba in Fendi couture, May 15. Lionel Hahn/Getty ImagesJuilette Binoche in Dior couture, May 14. Gisela Schober/German Select/Getty ImagesMeryl Streep in Dior couture, May 14.

Persons: “ Barbie, Greta Gerwig, Lily Gladstone, James Bond, Eva Green, Juan Antonion Bayon, Ebru Ceylan, Francis Ford Coppola’s, “, ”, Adam Driver, Aubrey, Mad Max, Anya Taylor, Lanthimos, Emma Stone, Hunter Schafer, Joe Alwyn, Margaret Qualley, Keke Palmer, We’ve, Taylor, Joy, Naomi Campbell, Pascal Le Segretain, Chanel, Gisela Schober, Armani Privé, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, Ernesto Ruscio, Cindy Bruna, Samir Hussein, Vicky Krieps, Lionel Hahn, Meryl Streep, Dior, Mike Marsland, Neilson Barnard Organizations: CNN, haute, Getty Locations: Spanish, Turkish, France, Armani, couture, Fendi couture, Laruicci, Bottega Veneta, Dior couture, Gucci, Maison Margiela

☆ Lupita Nyong'o's icy blue dress at the 2024 Academy Awards was a nod to the gown she wore when she won her Oscar in 2014
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Lupita Nyong'o wore an icy blue Armani Privè gown at the 2024 Oscars. AdvertisementLupita Nyong'o dazzled at the 2024 Oscars in an icy blue Armani Privè gown that was inspired by the dress she wore at the awards a decade earlier. Lupita Nyong'o poses in a pale blue gown in the press room at the 86th annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2014 in Hollywood, California. AdvertisementNyong'o is not the only celebrity to wear an outfit that was inspired by a previous look to the 2024 Oscars. Marlee Matlin's sparkly purple gown at the 2024 Oscars was a tribute to the lavender dress she wore at the 1987 awards.

Persons: Lupita Nyong'o, Marlee Matlin, —, dazzled, Zanna Roberts Rassi, Oscar, Jason LaVeris, WireImage, Micaela Erlanger, Erlanger, Marlee, Sarah Morris, Bob Riha, Matlin Organizations: Service, Dolby Theatre Locations: Hollywood , California

☆ Best red carpet looks at the 2024 BAFTA Awards
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Nicole Mowbray | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Margot Robbie in yet more Barbie pink — this time a custom gown by Giorgio Armani Privé. John Phillips/Getty ImagesEmma Stone in peach Louis Vuitton, her sleeve nodding to her voluminous costuming in "Poor Things," for which she was nominated as Best Actress. Jeff Spicer/Getty ImagesDa’Vine Joy Randolph, who won the Best Supporting Actress award for "The Holdovers," wore custom Robert Wun. Joe Maher/BAFTA/Getty Images“Anatomy of a Fall” actor Sandra Hüller wore metallic Louis Vuitton with her hair coiffed into a rockabilly-style quiff. John Phillips/Getty Images"The Crown" star Emma Corrin went for edgy blue tights, a cropped top and a netted veil by Miu Miu.

Persons: Catherine , Princess, Prince William, ” Oppenheimer, ”, Margot Robbie, Giorgio Armani Privé, John Phillips, Emma Stone, Vuitton, Colman Domingo, Mike Marsland, Rosamund Pike, Dior, Ayo Edibiri, Scott Garfitt, Cate Blanchett, Louis Vuitton, BAFTAs, Jeff Spicer, Joy Randolph, Robert Wun, Carey Mulligan, Stephane Cardinale, Corbis, Taylor Russell, Emily Blunt, Elie Saab, Gareth Cattermole, Ryan Gosling, Naomi Campbell, Florence Pugh, Harris Reed, Isabel Infantes, Reuters Bradley Cooper, Valentino, Emerald Fennell, Joe Maher, Sandra Hüller, Emma Corrin, Miu Miu, Daisy Edgar, Jones, Gucci, Karwai Tang Organizations: London CNN, Royal, Hall, British Academy of Film, Television Arts, Getty, Reuters, Dua Locations: London, Wales, Dua Lipa

☆ 50 of the most iconic red-carpet looks in Grammys history
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Lady Gaga's neon-yellow hair and celestial dress at the 2010 Grammys will go down in awards show history. Lady Gaga at the 52nd Grammy Awards on January 31, 2010. "I am honored to be wearing Armani this evening. The series of pieces Mr. Armani created for me are truly iconic; they represent not only beautiful fashion, but my spirit and essence as an artist. She was wearing this creation when she won her first two Grammys that night.

Persons: Lady Gaga, John Shearer, Getty, wouldn't, Steven, Armani, Gaga Organizations: Los Angeles Times

☆ The best-dressed couples at the Critics' Choice Awards 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

John Krasinski and Emily Blunt wore glamorous outfits with coordinating jewelry. Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for FIJI WaterBlunt wore a bright-red gown by Armani Privé which stood out for the rose details that adorned the shoulder. Meanwhile, Krasinski opted for a cream tuxedo jacket, brown pants, and a bow tie. While the outfits appeared completely different, the couple subtly coordinated with their jewelry from Tiffany & Co. Blunt wore a sapphire, opal, and diamond bracelet and diamond earrings and Krasinski wore a star-shaped brooch.

Persons: John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Phillip Faraone, FIJI Water Blunt, Armani, Krasinski, Blunt Organizations: FIJI, Tiffany

The heat outside mirrored the fervor inside, as Vuitton proved, once again, that in the world of fashion, it's an unstoppable force. ACTIVISTS TARGET LOUIS VUITTON DURING PARIS FASHION WEEKJust before Louis Vuitton’s anticipated show, environmental activists from “Dernière Rénovation” sprayed the brand’s Champs-Elysées storefront with orange paint. According to social media, to challenge the luxury brands of Paris Fashion Week and the wealthy attending the specific event. Another proudly showcased the real seaweed – yes, seaweed – that went into crafting a striking 70s macrame dress. Stella’s Sustainable Market showcased her dedication to innovative materials, complemented by English sculptor Andrew Logan’s artistry.

Persons: Louis Vuitton’s, Zendaya, Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany, Jaden Smith, Vuitton, Stella McCartney, Nicolas Ghesquière, Ghesquière’s, Armani, LOUIS VUITTON, “, ”, influencer Jeremstar, Robert Downey Jr, “ Emily, Ashley Park, Anna Wintour, Breteuil, Stella, Linda McCartney, ’, basked, McCartney, Andrew Logan’s, STELLA MCCARTNEY, ” McCartney Organizations: PARIS, harlequins, Paris Fashion Locations: City of Light, Paris, yore, PARIS, Camden

☆ Venice Film Festival: The best looks from the red carpet
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( Oscar Holland | Christy Choi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

And there have been plenty of elegant looks on display, from Spanish model Eugenia Silva’s dramatic Armani Privé gown to Italian designer Pierpaolo Piccioli’s effortless white suit. Andreas Rentz/Getty ImagesSpanish model Eugenia Silva arrived in a dramatic pink feather coat and a black strapless gown by Armani Privé. Ernesto Ruscio/Getty ImagesDanish actress Amanda Collin wore matching Chanel separates on the red carpet for "Bastarden (The Promised Land)." Pascal Le Segretain/Getty ImagesModel Madisin Rian wowed in an all-white Armani Privé outfit. Luca Carlino/NurPhoto/ShutterstockItalian fashion journalist and former Vogue Japan editor-at-large Anna Dello Russo wore bright pink Armani Privé.

Persons: ’, Eugenia Silva’s, Pierpaolo, listers, Adam Driver, Ferrari ”, Enzo Ferrari, Ferrari, Stefania D'Alessandro, Jonica T, Gibbs, Chanel, Andreas Rentz, Barbara Palvin, Giorgio Armani, Eugenia Silva, Armani Privé, Franco Origlia, Dalle, Ernesto Ruscio, Amanda Collin, Pascal Le Segretain, Rian wowed, Armani, John Phillips, Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli, Toni Garrn, Alberta Ferretti, Luca Carlino, Anna Dello, Privé, Georgina Rodriguez, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pasquale Bruni, Alfonso Catalano, Bella Thorne, Dior, Sofia Coppola's, Priscilla, Elvis Presley's, Matteo Rasero, Jacob Elordi, Elvis Presley, Neelam Gill, Armani Privè, David Fisher, Leonie Hanne, Mahboobeh Bolandy, Serena de Ferrari, Stephane Cardinale, Corbis Organizations: CNN, Venice, Writers Guild of America, Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of Television, Radio Artists, SAG, Getty, Italian, Vogue Japan Locations: Venice, Spanish, Australian, Turkish

☆ Armani stages star-studded fashion spectacle in Venice
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-02 | by ( Hanna Rantala | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] The 80th Venice Film Festival - Armani fashion show "One Night Only" - Venice, Italy, September 2, 2023 - Models present creations by designer Giorgio Armani as a part of a special fashion show to celebrate cinema. REUTERS/Yara Nardi Acquire Licensing RightsVENICE, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani brought sparkle and stars to the canal city on Saturday with a "One Night Only" fashion show coinciding with the 80th Venice Film Festival. The Venice Film Festival has lacked its usual star power this year with many Hollywood A-listers forced to shun the event because of the actors' strike. However, Armani, one of Italy’s greatest postwar designers, had no problem filling the city's old armoury with glitz and glamour. Armani’s "One Night Only" fashion spectacles have previously been held in cities including Tokyo, New York, London and Dubai.

Persons: Giorgio Armani, Yara, Armani, Jessica Chastain, Sophia Loren, Sydney Sweeney, Rege, Jean Page, Ang Lee, Ava DuVernay, Hanna Rantala, Diane Craft Organizations: harlequin, Hollywood, Thomson Locations: Venice, Italy, Tokyo , New York, London, Dubai

☆ Here’s what it takes to become an ‘It Girl’ today
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( Diana Pearl | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Today, it’s a job in and of itself — one that, to do successfully, requires a team behind you. Richie Grainge had been working as a model for years, and was also known as the little sister of 2000s It girl Nicole Richie. Madison McGaw/BFA.com/ShutterstockGetty has all the makings of a classic It girl — famous family, beautiful looks, a distinct sense of style. “It takes a different kind of confidence to be a little more quiet and still be noticed,” said Baruch. “Even if you have the tools and are following all the calculations of what it takes to be an It girl, it still might not pop,” said Delmonte.

Persons: aren’t, they’re, Clara Bow —, it’s, Andy Warhol, Edie Sedgwick, Bianca Jagger, Carolyn Bessette, Kennedy, Alexa Chung, Jagger, ”, Jeni Rose, That’s, Sofia Richie Grainge, she’s, Jo Malone, Richie Grainge’s nuptials, Liat Baruch, Richie Grainge’s, that’s, We’ve, Anne Hathaway, Erin Walsh, Valentino minidress, Richie Grainge, Nicole Richie, Robyn DelMonte, Ivy Getty, J, Paul Getty, Madison McGaw, Shutterstock Getty, Savannah Engel, —, “, ” Getty, Engel, Federica Parruccini, ” Parruccini, Getty, Hailey Bieber, Rose, John Springer, It’s, influencers, Baruch Organizations: The, Fashion, CNN, Cannes Film, Vogue, San, &, Cannes, Rhode Locations: South, France, Maybelline, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Savi, “

☆ Maison Sara Chraibi shows geometric patterns in haute couture lineup in Paris
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-06 | by ( Mimosa Spencer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] A model presents a creation by designer Sara Chraibi as part of her Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023-2024 collection show for fashion house Maison Sara Chraibi in Paris, France, July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah MeyssonnierPARIS, July 6 (Reuters) - Maison Sara Chraibi presented a sculptural lineup of garments with elaborate, geometric patterns on Thursday, the final day of Paris haute couture week. "It's like a building where you look at it from all sides," said Chraibi, after the show. It was her second outing as a guest on the Paris haute couture calendar, which includes leading luxury houses like Chanel, Dior and Giorgio Armani Prive. Other guest presenters this season were Juana Martin from Spain and Imane Ayissi, who was born in Cameroon.

Persons: Sara Chraibi, Maison Sara Chraibi, Sarah Meyssonnier PARIS, Dior, Giorgio Armani Prive, Juana Martin, Imane Ayissi, Mimosa Spencer, Josie Kao Organizations: Couture, REUTERS, Paris haute, Left Bank, Thomson Locations: Paris, France, Rabat, Spain, Cameroon

☆ Fendi takes contemporary haute couture lineup to Palais Brongniart in Paris
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-06 | by ( Mimosa Spencer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] A model presents a creation by designer Kim Jones as part of his Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023-2024 collection show for fashion house Fendi in Paris, France, July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah MeyssonnierPARIS, July 6 (Reuters) - Italian fashion house Fendi took to the former Paris bourse headquarters on Thursday for its fall haute couture catwalk show, where designer Kim Jones showed a contemporary lineup of light, sensual gowns for formal occasions. Models marched steadily down the marble runway of a stark, white space set up in the neoclassical Palais Brongniart while dramatic opera singing played on the soundtrack. Jones, who is also creative director for the menswear line of Dior, another LVMH-owned fashion house, took his bow with Delfina Delettrez Fendi, artistic director of jewellery. The Paris haute couture shows wrap up Thursday, having featured labels Giorgio Armani Prive, Kering-owned (PRTP.PA) Balenciaga, Dior, Valentino and American fashion house Thom Browne.

Persons: Kim Jones, Sarah Meyssonnier PARIS, Fendi, Jones, Dior, Delettrez, Shakira, Naomi Watts, Giorgio Armani Prive, Valentino, Thom Browne, Mimosa Spencer, David Holmes Organizations: Haute Couture, REUTERS, Paris bourse, Thomson Locations: Paris, France

☆ Valentino takes modern haute couture lineup to Chateau de Chantilly
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] Models present creations by designer Pierpaolo Piccioli as part of his Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023-2024 collection show for fashion house Valentino at the Chateau de Chantilly near Paris, France, July 5, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah MeyssonnierPARIS, July 5 (Reuters) - Italian fashion house Valentino took to the Chateau de Chantilly, north of Paris, for its fall haute couture outing, where designer Pierpaolo Piccioli presented a romantic lineup of updated styles for the contemporary red carpet set. The show opened with model Kaia Gerber, Cindy Crawford's daughter, in a white shirt, left unbuttoned down to the midriff, and worn with loose jeans. Topping off the look were huge, crystal chandelier earrings and metallic, pointy toed flats adorned with bows. The Paris haute couture shows this week, featuring labels Giorgio Armani Prive, Kering-owned (PRTP.PA) Balenciaga, LVMH-owned (LVMH.PA) Dior, as well as American fashion house Thom Browne wind up on Thursday.

Persons: Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino, Sarah Meyssonnier PARIS, Chateau, Kaia Gerber, Cindy Crawford's, Topping, Anohni, Piccioli, Giorgio Armani Prive, Dior, Thom Browne, Mimosa Spencer, Sandra Maler Organizations: Haute Couture, REUTERS, Thomson Locations: Chantilly, Paris, France

☆ Elie Saab throws focus on capes for haute couture outing in Paris
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-05 | by ( Mimosa Spencer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] A model presents a creation by designer Elie Saab as part of his Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023-2024 collection show in Paris, France, July 5, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah MeyssonnierPARIS, July 5 (Reuters) - Elie Saab doubled down on capes for his autumn haute couture lineup presented in Paris on Wednesday, offering them in a variety of forms that added volume to silhouettes. In contrast were black dresses worn with hooded capes that swept the floor, including one covered in bright red roses. Following up on the introduction of menswear to his haute couture lineup a year ago, the Lebanese designer also included male models, outfitting them in regal, robe-like capes, black with elaborate gold embroidery. The Paris haute couture shows, which run through July 6, have drawn fashion press and celebrities to the French capital.

Persons: Elie Saab, Sarah Meyssonnier PARIS, Giorgio Armani Prive, Dior, Valentino, Thom Browne, Mimosa Spencer, Matthew Lewis Organizations: Haute Couture, REUTERS, Musee des Arts, Louvre Museum, Thomson Locations: Paris, France, Lebanese, shimmery

☆ Giorgio Armani Prive showcases glittering haute couture lineup in Paris
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] A model presents a creation by designer Giorgio Armani as part of his Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023-2024 collection show for fashion house Giorgio Armani Prive in Paris, France, July 4, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah MeyssonnierPARIS, July 4 (Reuters) - Giorgio Armani layered on the shimmer and shine for his fall haute couture collection, sending sparkling pantsuits and ballgowns down a slick runway. The 88-year-old designer worked a sombre colour palette for the Giorgio Armani Prive lineup, mostly restricted to red, black and gold. The Italian designer closed the show with a crimson bridal dress, the sparkling white bodice covered in red flowers. Paris haute couture week, which includes shows from Chanel, Kering's Balenciaga and LVMH-owned Dior and Fendi, wraps up July 6.

Persons: Giorgio Armani, Giorgio Armani Prive, Sarah Meyssonnier PARIS, accenting, Sydney Sweeney, Noah Centineo, Emma Thompson, Chanel, Kering's, Dior, Mimosa Spencer, David Gregorio Our Organizations: Haute Couture, REUTERS, Thomson Locations: Paris, France, American, British

☆ Armani spins harlequin patterns into ballgowns for haute couture lineup in Paris
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] A model presents a creation by designer Giorgio Armani as part of his Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 collection show for fashion house Giorgio Armani Prive in Paris, France, January 24, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah MeyssonnierPARIS, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Giorgio Armani took to the haute couture catwalk in Paris Tuesday with evening wear spun from a traditional, diamond-patterned harlequin motif in pale pastels. Models moved steadily down a glossy runway carrying the motif, their clothing echoing the colors underfoot - pale pink, green and purple. Slim gowns followed, the diamond patterns delineated with sparkling beadwork that shimmered with movement, often worn with matching shoes and mini handbags. Haute Couture Week in Paris runs through Thursday and features some of the most prestigious fashion houses, including Christian Dior, Chanel, Fendi and Jean Paul Gaultier.

☆ Chanel hits playful note at haute couture show in Paris
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-24 | by ( Mimosa Spencer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/6] A model presents a creation by designer Virginie Viard as part of her Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 collection show for fashion house Chanel in Paris, France, January 24, 2023. REUTERS/Gonzalo FuentesPARIS, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Chanel creative director Virginie Viard took a spirited direction for the French fashion house's spring haute couture show, sending models out of hulking, stylized animals crafted from cardboard and wood. They emerged, one at a time, circling the towering statues like ringmasters, in bouncy, cheerleader miniskirts, floral jumpsuits and shimmery tweed jackets. During her bow, Viard drew artist Xavier Veilhan, who designed the set, out from the risers while the audience cheered. The Paris haute couture shows, which include some of the most prestigious names in fashion like Georgio Armani Prive, Jean Paul Gaultier and LVMH-owned (LVMH.PA) Christian Dior, run through Thursday.

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