Giorgio Armani Spring 2025 Review
New York is where Giorgio Armani’s heart is. The designer is in town for two reasons: first, to host his spring 2025 show; and second, to celebrate the grand opening of his Madison Avenue stores, which are part of a building that also houses his namesake restaurant. It has been more than ten years since his last performance in the city, so naturally, there had to be a celebration.
Mr. Armani, who turned 90 earlier this year, is planning to commemorate his brand’s half-century anniversary next year, and he certainly isn’t slowing down. At tonight’s show at the Park Avenue Armory, he showcased more than ninety designs for both men and women that were influenced by the concept of viaggio, or voyage.
Lili Reinhart, Pamela Anderson, and Brie Larson were among the audience members seated at miniature café tables as he transported the East 60s to an Italian train station.
Opening with a woman in a neutral ensemble—jacket, pants, boots—and a bellhop immediately behind, who appeared to be carrying bags—possibly as a gesture toward his status as an out-of-towner—the show continued. Next came outfits that were made for city life: loose-fitting pants and blouses, a brooch-fastened cloak, and a leather trench reminiscent of a movie heroine.
Even though Mr. Armani has deep roots in Milan and was in New York City tonight, he can’t help but dream about the brilliant lights of Hollywood. Among the many celebrities he has styled for ELLE covers are Ariana Grande and Imaan Hammam.
His expertise in power suits has been showcased in films such as American Gigolo and The Wolf of Wall Street. Silk and carefree shorts suits were two ways he updated his basic tailoring here. And with ethereal costumes befitting a modern-day Carole Lombard, he paid tribute to the 1930s glamour.
From crocheted caps and bold hats to woven belts and chunky bangles, square sunglasses and unusual earrings—the accessories were strong. (An adventurous model even wore a stuffed animal as an accessory.) Exquisitely beaded and fringed showpieces in colors reminiscent of a Manhattan sunset adorned the last section of the collection.
At the end, the models formed a line that stretched the length of the Armory, creating a breathtaking representation of Armani’s lengthy career arc; the maestro, in turn, took a triumphant and justifiable bow.
