Giorgio Armani Womenswear Fall-Winter 2005

The collection, entitled Elle a du charme, explores refined femininity through an ongoing dialogue between masculine codes and aesthetic signs of cross-influence. Knitted coats with a precise, masculine cut stand alongside pinstripe suits characterised by flared hems that disrupt traditional rigidity, introducing subtle movement into the silhouette.

The jacket transforms under the influence of styles borrowed from the caban and the kimono, embracing fluid lines and unexpected details that break the garment’s uniformity. Pleated trousers add further dynamism to the figure, suggesting a functional reinterpretation of the wardrobe. Velvet and wool dominate the materials, presented in different weaves that modulate their consistency and tactile effect.

The prints operate on a dual level, alternating sharp graphic motifs and animalier patterns, with which the collection oscillates between abstraction and nature, between rigour and sensuality. The eveningwear centres on close-fitting dresses, strictly short and not exceeding the knee, with construction meticulously refined in the details. Refined embroidery and jewel brooches, inspired by the surrealist universe, animate the textile surface, elevating the dress from a simple garment to an aesthetic-charismatic object, the protagonist of a visual narrative where charm and audacity intertwine.