Celebrity Life

For Autumn/Winter 2020, Giorgio Armani dialled up the glamour with a showcase of ultra-sophisticated apparel and a snazzy update of its iconic La Prima bag.

Here are 3 key highlights that left lasting impressions.

Drama Queen

[gallery ids="212055,212054,212053"]

As work from home takes hold more around the world, the casualisation of clothing has come to create a huge impact in fashion. However, we’d argue that outside of comfort clothes we still like to dream — we still want a touch of fantasy and still need the glamour and maximalism that’s made characters like Killing Eve’s Villanelle or Emily from Emily in Paris such a sartorial delight to watch on TV. We’re talking drama and glamour and irreverence — which fashion will always need.

This season, we look towards the delicate glimmering beaded fringes capping the shoulders at Giorgio Armani‘s winter collection. Movement, shimmer and Great Gatsby glitz is a welcome reprieve from sweat pants at home. The collection also features dramatic flourishes, such as long delicate feathers along the collar of a black velvet top, or bold graphic pink or blue prints that made it on to ready-to-wear as well as accessories and jewellery. Pass the champagne please.

Distinguished in Grey

[gallery ids="212057,212056"]

Grey is a Giorgio Armani classic hue — indeed, over the past 45 years, perhaps no other designer has made such use of it. The range of shades — from dark charcoal to concrete to light dove — has been expressed in fabric not only for mens- and womenswear, but also in Armani homeware, hotels and even architecture.

This autumn/winter 2020, the main Giorgio Armani men’s range devotes a big chapter to the hue, but we see novel blocks, stripes, pinstripes, checks, plaids, zig zag and other geometric motifs, as well as rich textures. Big double-breasted coats and jackets, and three-piece suits — the look is ultra-layered with forms that break up the palette and some really interesting Asian-inspired shapes and heritage fabrics on jackets. The message isn’t just to wrap up in this steely, masculine colour, but do it with attitude and irreverence.

La Prima Donna

[gallery ids="212059,212052"]

Carried by celebrities and fashionistas alike, the La Prima range of handbags from Giorgio Armani is sleek with simplified lines and the perfectly versatile number for autumn/winter — Hong Kong celebrity Fala Chen certainly looks like she’s a fan here.

The original La Prima was designed in 1990, but these new models incorporate items such as the contemporary mini-bags, fun charms and iPhone cases, as well as new shapes and handles for all occasions. These beautiful leather bags don’t look out of place at the office or when you’re out at night for cocktails and, best of all, some of these fresh hues are extremely covetable. Black or navy might be a safe muted tone to go with, but the range of metallics is a lovely precursor to the festive season next month. These shiny sweet-wrapper leather colours are fun, fabulous and a great way to introduce a punchy statement to your outfit, without going out there too far.

The post Key Highlights From Giorgio Armani’s Autumn/Winter 2020 Collections appeared first on Prestige Online - Hong Kong.

Fashion’s Autumn/Winter 2020 obsessions cover both investment-worthy classics and pieces for that quick wardrobe refresh.

We highlight the must-have trend pieces everyone needs.

The pump

Ever the class act in black, accentuated with new-season updates.
[gallery ids="211819,211820,211821,211822,211823"]

The top-handle

A shoulder strap takes it from ladylike to casual chic.

[gallery ids="211828,211824,211826,211827,211829,211830,211831,211832,211833,211834,211835"]

The monogram

A fresh look at legacy emblems.
[gallery ids="211836,211837,211838,211839,211840"]

The flap bag

So versatile, from elegant shoulder bag to sophisticated satchel or free-and-easy crossbody.
[gallery ids="211851,211850,211841,211842,211843,211844,211845,211846,211847,211848,211849"]

The kitten heel

Despite the dainty shape, it can look edgy too.
[gallery ids="211852,211853,211854,211855,211856,211857,211858"]

The tote

This season, an extra shoulder strap lets you carry it across the body.
[gallery ids="211859,211860,211861,211862,211863,211864,211865,211866"]

The metallic

Just the thing to jazz up your every day or a special occasion.
[gallery ids="211867,211868,211869,211870,211871,211872,211874,211875"]

The boot

Terrain-ready tough or plain masculine, it is the finishing touch that subverts pretty dresses.
[gallery ids="211876,211877,211878,211879,211880,211881,211882,211883,211884"]

This story first appeared on Prestige Singapore

(Main and featured image: Dolce & Gabbana)

The post Autumn/Winter 2020 Accessories Report: Bag and Shoe Trends to Watch appeared first on Prestige Online - Hong Kong.

Alessandro Sartori updates the timeless Triple Stitch sneaker for the autumn/winter 2020 season and it's perfect for Singapore.

The post Ermenegildo Zegna updates its iconic Triple Stitch sneaker appeared first on The Peak Magazine.

Alessandro Sartori updates the timeless Triple Stitch sneaker for the autumn/winter 2020 season and it's perfect for Singapore.

For more stories like this, visit www.thepeakmagazine.com.sg.

Style director Jing Zhang breaks down some of our favourite menswear looks from Emporio Armani's Autumn/Winter 2020 presentation.

This show contained many collections wrapped up in one EA experience.

In the middle there was an EA7 aside (military skiwear) and at the end, a new R-EA (recycled Emporio Armani) sub-collection in which Armani presented presumably all-renewed, all-navy pieces of attractive, tactical streetwear.

[gallery ids="211079,211078,211077"]

Oversized baseball jacket/parka hybrids in scarlet herringbone wool were mixed with matching pants, oversized black notch-collar puffer jackets with buffalo-check pants, and evening-biker looks (in pleather) with fine red irregular herringbone and oversized gilet; there was also a turn to expressively progressive formalwear: black jackets etched with silver beads and suits in silver-etched pinstripe.

After that, we progressed through the recycled workwear of the final R-EA chapter.

[caption id="attachment_211080" align="aligncenter" width="682"] The Emporio Armani Autumn/Winter 2020 collection also featured snazzy eyewear. (Image: Emporio Armani)[/caption]

The details

1. Herringbone emerged as a hero
2. Recycled fabrics and sustainable style in R-EA
3. Slick, aerodynamic black nylon and leather

The post Style Spotlight: Herringbone and Recycled Fabrics at Emporio Armani A/W 2020 appeared first on Prestige Online - Hong Kong.

By now, your bosses and colleagues have probably seen more of your abode than you would've ever expected to show them.

With many of us working from home these days, meetings held over video conferencing apps the likes of Zoom and Microsoft Teams have become the new normal. Inevitably, this means letting colleagues into our residences — albeit virtually — and having them catch glimpses of it via our backdrop. Depending on where your workspace is located, this view could range from a boring blank wall to windows or cluttered bookshelves.

Your makeshift office may not be the most glamorous, but there are several easy interior design tricks that you can employ to quickly jazz up the background of your Zoom calls.

Textiles and cushions

If your workstation of choice is the couch or bed, all it takes is a few snazzy throw pillows wrapped in eye-catching fabrics and prints to provide visual interest in the space behind you. Consider dressing your cushions in the Armani/Casa Exclusive Textiles by Rubelli collection, which is inspired by modern art — specifically works by Henri Matisse, Vasilij Kandinskij and Paul Klee.

It showcases striking colour blocks embellished with embroideries, ikat details and intertwined motifs. These are available in various patterns and shades ranging from pastel to neutral hues. More details here.

Houseplants and greenery

Adding houseplants to your home office will help the space look less spartan and bland. Smaller plants like cacti, succulents and spider plants can be displayed on shelves or tables, while larger ones such as philodendrons, snake plants and ZZ plant (Zanzibar Gem) can be placed on the floor to break the monotony of blank walls.

Online plant retailer Flora Houses offers a wide variety of houseplants that will thrive indoors and are generally low-maintenance. Its range includes Japanese fir, fiddle leaf fig and Bird of Paradise. The store provides free doorstep delivery with a minimum spend.

Artworks and paintings

Perhaps houseplants may seem like too much of a commitment, or you simply don't have green fingers. This is where paintings and art pieces make an easier alternative. You can simply hang a couple of them on the wall that constantly forms your video call backdrop.

An Andy Warhol or Basquiat will certainly impress your co-workers, but your art doesn't necessarily have to be expensive or by big name artists. Consider procuring artworks instead from indie galleries such as Odd One Out, which boasts an array of creations by local and international printmakers and illustrators. We can't take our eyes off the above acrylic painting by Micke Lindebergh, which is titled 'Small Yellow Flower Pot' and features colourful blooms accented by quirky squiggles and bright hues.

Statement ornaments and furniture

Inject a dose of quirk into your meeting setup by peppering your background with assorted decorative items and statement furniture pieces. These can be anything from figurines to colourful tiles and dramatic room dividers.

Our go-to is Lala Curio, which is a whimsical wonderland of objets d'art such as brass monkey sculptures, cloisonné birds, and, one of our favourites — an adorable trio of cranes adorned with rock crystal feathers and perched on crystal balls.

Wallpaper

Why settle for one specially curated work area, when you can turn your whole room into an Instagram-worthy space? Wallpaper is a bold and easy solution — if every wall in your room is clad in beautiful prints, you can essentially park yourself in any corner and still have an envy-inducing Zoom backdrop.

Designer wallpaper has seen a resurgence in recent years, and we're obsessed with Christian Lacroix's exquisite Oiseau Fleur vinyl wallpaper, which depicts vibrant botanical and bird motifs against a silk effect embossed base. It comes in two colourways of pink and grey.

(Main image: Brina Blum/ Unsplash; Featured image: Christian Lacroix)

The post The Most Captivating Autumn/Winter 2020 Menswear Highlights appeared first on Prestige Online - Hong Kong.

Following the close of New York Fashion Week, we find ourselves enthralled by the shows across the pond. Ricardo Tisci's Autumn Winter collection is again highly anticipated he has dramatically transformed Burberry with his bold aesthetic since his appointment in 2018. Be the first to catch the livestream show here to see all the looks straight from the runway.  

February 18, 2020 | 1AM (HKT)

The post Livestream: Front Row at Burberry’s Autumn/Winter 2020 Show appeared first on Prestige Online - Hong Kong.