Armani Was Awesome

[Working Stiff]

 

[Parker]

I agree. I think I even posted some of those in one of sipang's fashion inspiration threads.

it's funny that Armani became synonymous with the 80s "power suit" when his whole approach was actually much more "slouch" than "power".

 

[brightorangetrousers]

Total noob question: how has Armani's aesthetic changed since the above pics?

 

[Parker]

^ here's a pretty good summary of Armani's evolution (click slideshow at the bottom of page). he has basically kept up with trends in menswear (80s exuberance > 90s minimalism > 00s tech-slim ) while still maintaining his original deconstructed, lounge-y Italian resort vibe.

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a few more photos for the thread from a 1989 campaign from Garmento:

 

[brightorangetrousers]

Cheers--makes more sense now! :]

Gotta admit I think the older stuff looks more chill. And I get a different vibe from the looseness than from, say Yohji.
Thought this FW14 coat was pretty cool, though:

 

[Working Stiff]

the overcoats are pretty consistently excellent, aren't they.

 

[Parker]

 

[sipang]

I like this thread.

The influence on Damir/Lemaire/... is pretty clear.

 

[jedwards]

I just found this thread after reading Die Workwear.

I absolutely agree and have always really really loved the old Armani aesthetic.
I would love to be able to buy vintage Armani in my size.

Normally if I like something,I can go to my tailor and get something similar (suits wise).

The "problem" here is that mr Armani look was so unique and original, I'd imagine it's almost impossible for a tailor to truly recreate.

Now that I can afford (sometimes) some of his stuff, he doesn't seem to make that stuff as much anymore, although I do still rate him.

 

[Parker]

Bump for some mid-90s Armani.