Kaleidoscope Theme



Let us rocket into space with Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2013 collection

Milan, Italy  

Musty blue



Black stones

Sphere galore

It was a star struck opening at Giorgio Armani featuring his ready-to-wear collection called Kaleidoscope. Striding down the runway his pieces were oozing with fierce and elegance. There was a futuristic twist to his starry assortment.  His color pallet consisted of hues of metallic grays, deep blues and midnight black.  His collection inspirations comprised of chic oriental, sporty flare and one big galaxy festival.

One of his first themes incorporated an organza musty blue mandarin collar shirt with a metallic shade of gray blazer with darts along the torso; paired with a deep shade of silver oversized trousers and black patent leather oxfords. That wasn’t the only alluring inspiration on the runway- Armani was able to encompass a dazzling, starburst  effect on his lightweight silks and dreamy silhouettes.

Armani’s collection roared confidence with dreamy blues on his knee length short sleeve dresses overlapping sheer pants and a unique design detail wrapped around at the empire waistline.  Daring pieces- yet casual chicness flared the runway. True black brooches crawled their way onto 60’s style collarless blazers.  He concludes his journey from space with A-line glossy skirts with specs of spheres and shimmery stars.

The overall feel to his ready-to-wear SS2013 collection had a futurism sensation with graphic shapes that illuminate the galaxy. We will continue to see hues of metallic grays as the seasons change. Silk and organza will translate prints exquisitely.  Spring hats will flourish the markets in unique shapes and fabrics. Shades of blues and grays will dominate our wardrobes. The tunic style will become a fashion piece where one must have