Giorgio Armani Womenswear Spring-Summer 1989

The collection presents itself as "the quiet" after the excesses of the eighties, proposing slouchy, empty volumes with soft, rounded shapes that wrap the body lightly. The choice of fabrics reflects a dialogue between tradition and cultural contamination: familiar materials such as viscose are mixed with yarns such as shantung, enriched with delicate and refined prints.

The entire collection pays homage to key figures in art and fashion such as Paul Poiret, from whom it takes its inspiration for fluid forms and a refined colour sensibility. Another key reference is Léon Bakst, famous for his set designs for Djagilev's Ballets Russes, whose style is reflected in the graphic design of the fashion show set. The stage recreates a theatrical curtain with motifs inspired by an iconic Bakst costume, elegantly reinterpreted by Armani, who concludes the show with an iconic dress from the collection.

This season thus celebrates a return to calm aesthetics and an elegance in which the artistic past merges with the modernity of dress design.