Giorgio Armani, who passed away in Milan at the age of 91, leaves behind an extraordinary heritage of refined beauty. The exhibition Armani Privé at the Armani/Silos museum celebrates 25 years of his haute couture collections.
Launched in 2005, Armani Privé brought the art of couture to Paris, staying true to the traditions of haute couture while expressing Armani’s unmistakable minimalism and elegance.
The exhibition showcases 125 breathtaking outfits, displayed across three immersive floors. Darkened rooms with starry projections highlight the intricate embroideries and impeccable craftsmanship—an atmosphere both poetic and serene.
On the top floor, visitors can explore a digital archive with sketches, documents, and a detailed catalogue of Armani’s oeuvre. Three documentaries, including a 2019 film with testimonials from Cate Blanchett, offer deeper insight into his creative vision.
Unlike the flamboyance of other fashion houses, Armani’s couture reflects sober sophistication and everlasting elegance—a true reflection of Milanese refinement.
Armani often said he felt most at ease in Milan, the city he considered home. His work reflects the refined, understated vision of elegance that his generation embraced here—never too much, always just enough.
Now that the “king” has left us, it is impossible not to feel a profound sense of nostalgia for what fashion once was—and what it became, thanks to him.
Manuela Caniato Textile Art 
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