Giorgio Armani Womenswear Spring-Summer 2004

The collection evokes maritime atmospheres inspired by the 1920s, blending a vintage aesthetic with contemporary details. Long, fitted jackets with a distinctly masculine character alternate with more feminine, short, fitted, and low-cut versions, often paired with fitted trousers or shorts. The clothing also includes loose, straight trousers, short tops, cardigans, and flounced dresses, creating a versatile and dynamic wardrobe.

The distinctive feature is the swimwear, accompanied by fluttering shrugs that add lightness and movement to the collection. Graphic prints dominate, playing on the stripe theme in a variety of visual interpretations. The garments are embellished with zoomorphic and luminous embroidery, marine brooches depicting hippocampi, starfish, and anchors, as well as details such as knots, ropes, snap hooks, and frogs, emphasizing the nautical inspiration.

The fabrics are chosen for their lightness and functionality, using technical materials treated with coatings and foils that give transparency and an almost liquid effect. The ensemble is thus refined and sophisticated, combining practicality with an evocative aesthetic rich in symbolism linked to the sea.