In brief
The final fashion show for Giorgio Armani's Spring/Summer 2026 collection took place in Milan, attended by many stars, becoming a tribute to the late designer after his passing at age 91. The show celebrated his 50 years in the industry and showcased models in creations inspired by the northern Italian city and the volcanic island of Pantelleria, with music accompanying the event. Armani's legacy was honored with words of admiration from attendees and a standout final piece featuring his image.
Stars including Cate Blanchett, Glenn Close, and Richard Gere attended the Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2026 collection show in Milan on Sunday, the last collection that the Italian designer worked on before his death.
Originally intended as a celebration of 50 years of the late designer's fashion house, the catwalk show became a tribute to Armani following his death earlier this month aged 91.
The event was held at the Pinacoteca di Brera art gallery, where over 120 of his creations are on display.
Models who had walked for the designer over the past decades returned to showcase a mix of classic suits and glittering dresses.
They wore neutrals, greens, blues, and purples, evoking the light, earth, and sea, as reported by AFP.
The collection, inspired by the northern Italian city where Armani lived and the small volcanic island of Pantelleria, featured models walking under a portico adorned with paper lanterns.
The show culminated with a long-sleeved, blue glittering gown, worn by one of Armani's favorite models, Agnese Zogla, which featured an image of his face, drawing a standing ovation from the 700 guests.
“This moment and atmosphere speak for itself. There’s a lot of memories here tonight,” Blanchett told AFP.
Following the runway showcase, attendees visited the 'Giorgio Armani: Milano, Per Amore' exhibition, featuring classic outfits, including Gere's suit from the film 'American Gigolo'.
Outgoing Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour and composer Ludovico Einaudi, who performed live music for the event, were also present.
Across town, Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci were spotted at the Dolce & Gabbana spring/summer 2026 event, where they are filming a sequel to 'The Devil Wears Prada'.
