Giorgio Armani Menswear Spring-Summer 1983

The collection explores a new idea of casual elegance through a wardrobe inspired by the world of outdoor work, combining functional elements with refined tailoring construction. The silhouette is characterised by broad shoulders and lean volumes, with a focus on technical detailing.

The outerwear includes jackets with marked shoulders, fisherman's jackets and waistcoats paired with slim, short ties. Shirts feature reversible or rolling collars, while plaid flannel shirts in a 'lumberjack' style introduce a rustic note into the urban everyday. Trousers are more fitted, declined in flat, single pleat or box pleat versions, while retaining freedom of movement and visual linearity.

Blousons are fastened with belts and marked with large horizontal and vertical zips, while outerwear borrows details from the world of camping: gusseted or flap pockets, zip and snap fastenings, windproof flaps.

The materials used confirm the collection's practical yet sophisticated approach: shiny cotton, wool crepe in checked patterns, poplin, doeskin-type cotton, linen and fine corduroy. The colour palette focuses on sober and natural combinations: grey/brown and camel/anthracite, accompanied by white, black, tan, greyish blue and chocolate brown.