It probably won't earn him a Nobel Prize, nor will it greatly assist the plight of the poverty stricken masses but, in his own stylish way, Giorgio Armani paid homage to Japan with an ornate couture collection to accent the still, yet powerful beauty of their wounded land.
Although racial stereotyping can often subconsciously consume culture inspired collections, Armani managed to make humble and subtle commitments to the eastern theme without succumbing to tacky and predictable convention. Instead, by weaving the more overt notions such as kimonos, obi belts and geisha hairstyles into a tapestry of sleek conservative lines, placidity was maintained and nourished. There was sorrow, yet harmony in minimalist blacks, which were punctuated lucidly with YSL-esque cherry blossoms and traditional silk prints; like little bursts of hope amidst anguish.
Glamour, through a classic Armani silhouette, was reinvigorated to fit the guise, but not compromised. Bustier dresses, cigarette pants and smoking jackets were cut so tightly to the skin, moving lean, fluid and slender with the body to be sensually instilled with deep velvets, moonlight sequins and necklines plunging into the unknown. The models walked with composure and dignity, as Armani courteously paid respect to the decorum and strong mentality of a grieving yet inspirited nation.
It was a considerate creative gesture that matured organically from last season's intergalactic vortex. Highlighting the fact that despair still lingers even when media attention wanders, Giorgio's efforts were benevolent and compassionate, sure to win the hearts of a growing asian market....
cynics never sleep!
cynics never sleep!
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