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Friday March 15th, 2013

The Top Trends from the Fall 2013 Runways
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The Top Trends from the Fall 2013 Runways

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Four cities, one season: Fall 2013. Nemo kicked the collections off and every city to follow added its own dose of wintry chill. Somehow all that cold weather caused a discernible note of restraint to float through the collections. Don’t worry–the passion and excitement were still there, but designers actively pursued defining new ways we can really dress next fall. These looks felt grounded in the return of the “Lady,” as fashion’s pendulum swung away from the risqué, toward the refreshingly refined (spike-studded shoulders be damned). Check out our top trends for fall in the slide show.

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Tuesday February 26th, 2013

Monday February 25th, 2013

Emporio Armani Fall 2013: The Roaring Twenties
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Emporio Armani Fall 2013: The Roaring Twenties

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Maybe Mr. Armani, as his employees lovingly call him, is just as excited for the Great Gatsby as we are. There could be no question as to what decade the designer was mining for fall 2013: Between the cloche hats, subtle nods to orientalism, and drop waist silhouette on eveningwear, the roaring twenties were alive and well at the Emporio Armani show on Saturday.

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Friday September 21st, 2012

Emporio Armani Spring 2013
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Emporio Armani Spring 2013

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The Clothes: Sophisticated, smart and casual, Giorgio Armani crafted the perfect summer working wardrobe for Emporio Armani’s spring 2013 collection. A color palette of neutrals kept the mood light, while clever layering kept it practical. There were short suits and pleated tartan skirts, both of which were more sophisticated than schoolgirl. I was particularly into Read more →

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Monday July 2nd, 2012

Normal Dudes Try to Make Sense of the Menswear Shows, Are Hilarious
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Normal Dudes Try to Make Sense of the Menswear Shows, Are Hilarious

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We spend most of our time covering womenswear so we delight in the menswear shows because designers tend to take much bigger risks on the runway. Pink lace up bikini briefs? Intricate bondage? Quirky colorful top hats? Koosh-ball-like head coverings? It was all there on the runways of London, Milan and Paris.

So we had to know: What do “real” men think about these outrageous ensembles?

To find out, we reached out to our friends in the media who aren’t fashion-affiliated–like Daniel Edward Rose of The Observer, Jo Piazza of Current TV, who, while a lady it’s true, admits she has the mindset of a 13-year-old boy, and Elie Mystal of our brother site Above the Law. But we didn’t stop there: we hit the streets of NYC to poll all the men we could find about these crazy looks.

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Friday June 29th, 2012

Meet Fashion’s ‘Magic Mikes’: Feast Your Eyes on the Nearly Naked Models of Men’s Fashion Week
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Meet Fashion’s ‘Magic Mikes’: Feast Your Eyes on the Nearly Naked Models of Men’s Fashion Week

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Magic Mike opens today. Maybe you’ve heard of this male stripper flick starring the gleaming pecs and chiseled abs of Channing Tatum, Matthew McConaughey, Alex Pettyfer, Matt Bomer and Joe Manganiello that every media outlet–us included–can’t get enough of? And, maybe, you are, like us, unabashedly excited to go see it, ASAP?

Hopefully you are. Because to whet your whistle, we’ve rounded up fashion’s own ‘Magic Mikes’–the nearly naked male models strutting the runways right now in Paris. And while the Paris men’s shows are only halfway done, these specimens of male perfection have already graced the runways of London and Milan, oftentimes wearing very little. The beginning of Versace’s spring show and maybe all of Frankie Morello’s are essentially strip-club ready. Have a look. Happy Friday and you’re welcome.

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Tuesday November 22nd, 2011

Monday September 26th, 2011

Emporio Armani Spring 2012: Crisp and Clean
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Emporio Armani Spring 2012: Crisp and Clean

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MILAN–When Emporio Armani’s models marched down the runway wearing straw boater hats and menswear inspired black and white cuts, one word came to mind: Coco. Sure, that’s an obvious one, but it’s a risky bet to take when Chanel’s last couture collection opted for similar headpieces and a similar (and hallmark) color palette.

But this resemblance was fleeting. Soon the collection was spiced up, but discreetly: glitter slips poked out of dresses, sleeveless jackets were done in sequins, and dog collar necklaces were worn over the white shirts. Yet the clothes still maintained the clean-cut, menswear-inspired look–think blazers with cropped black trousers and white seams.

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Friday August 26th, 2011

Morning Wake-up Call: Here Is a Nearly Naked Rafael Nadal for Armani
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Morning Wake-up Call: Here Is a Nearly Naked Rafael Nadal for Armani

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Well here’s something to perk you up this Friday morning: New images have just been released of Rafael Nadal, clad in just his skivvies, for fall’s Emporio Armani underwear and Armani Jeans campaign.

The campaign, shot by Steven Meisel does the tennis star justice–but then again, with those abs, it’s not exactly hard.

Beckham better watch out–all Nadal needs is a pop star/designer famous wife and he may soon replace the soccer legend (and former Armani model) as the hottest athlete out there.

Click through to see the rest of the images from the steamy campaign.

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Monday July 11th, 2011

Rihanna Is the New Face (and Body) of Emporio Armani Underwear
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Rihanna Is the New Face (and Body) of Emporio Armani Underwear

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Rihanna not so subtly hinted recently that she was working with Armani–”U would NEVER guess what I’m doing right now!!! Hint Hint #Armani” she Tweeted on July 6.

And now it’s official. Armani announced today that Rihanna will be the new “global testimonial” (read: face) for Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans for the brands’ fall campaigns. Choosing Rihanna and her crazy amazing body to sell underwear? Yeah, that makes sense.

It’s not the first time the pop singer has linked up with an Italian fashion house.

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Friday April 8th, 2011

Best Dressed: Greta in Narciso, Kruger in Jill, Saoirse in Chanel, and More
Best Dressed

Best Dressed: Greta in Narciso, Kruger in Jill, Saoirse in Chanel, and More

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Film stars did the red carpet proud this week. Greta Gerwig celebrated Arthur in a stunning Narciso Rodriguez frok, Diane Kruger kept it casual in Celine flats, Michelle Monaghan took a well-played risk in the fabulous Juan Carlos Obando, and Hanna star Saoirse Ronan stunned in Chanel. Our token model, Jessica Stam, proved her worth in an adorably dotty Emporio Armani ensemble.

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