Armani dazzles Paris with a sparkling couture show

PARIS, July 5 (Reuters) – Giorgio Armani welcomed friends to Paris for his high fashion present Tuesday in a minimalist, intimate setting, showcasing a sophisticated assortment drenched in rhinestones, sequins and glitter.

The Italian designer, whose creations are worn by royalty and Hollywood stars, despatched out fashions in tiered black tulle attire, elegant jackets with added sheen and sheer tops with flower particulars.

Fashions in floral-printed jackets and blue jodhpur-style pants lower from iridescent materials strutted down the runway, whereas others confirmed off puffy tops or jackets, coated in pink tulle ribbon bows by the handfuls.

An awards ceremony isn’t far off, and Armani supplied a number of glamorous attire, slender or voluminous, silky or velvety, strapless or coated in sequins, in colours starting from Barbie pink to deep blue.

On the finish of the present, Armani, nearly 88, barely emerged from the darkness for his customary bow.

Paris Style Week, which runs by means of Thursday with exhibits by Balenciaga, Jean Paul Gaultier and Fendi, is a prestigious showcase for a choose group of trend homes whose garments are meticulously hand-sewn by extremely expert artisans.

Whereas high fashion accounts for a small proportion of gross sales for luxurious manufacturers, it’s a main advertising and marketing driver for the trade.

Reporting by Laetitia Volga, Enhancing by Rosalba O’Brien

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