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The sun, the sea, and a whole lot of nostalgia – Giorgio Armani's Spring/Summer 2022 Women's Collection is tinged with exquisitely Armanian tropes mixed with nomadic elements and colours.

The messaging is strong in Giorgio Armani's collection for women next spring/ summer. The designer reminded us all of where it all began by presenting the collection at Via Borgonuovo 21, at the historic theatre underneath his own Milanese home that has been the backdrop for some memorable fashion shows more than twenty years ago.

The whole collection feels like a comeback, too: built over a set that pays tribute to the sun and sea, the collection was everything we love about Armani, mixed with a sense of nomadic adventure. It was a wonderful juxtaposition of structure and precision with a sense of freedom that is achieved by the lightness in both materials and hues.

Two recurring accents tie the entire collection together – knotted scarves and crocheted caps cover the head, while flat shoes triumph on the runway, either open on the toe or laced around the foot. The collection starts off with blues and whites and lively touches of red. There are soft and elongated jackets, some with knotted closures; trousers as wide as skirts, or with tapered volumes; little tops, and tunics.

Later, pale and airy greys, soft blues and greens for pure jackets, flowing trousers and long floaty skirts transition into an explosion of colour and spontaneous layering in reds and purples. Accessories are bold and streamlined: handbags with rounded shapes, small bags with curved handles, then larger totes and crocheted shoulder bags.

And who can forget the eveningwear? This is Giorgio Armani we're talking about. The gowns are luminous and weightless in layered tulle, skimming over the body in infinitely soft nuances of colour.

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In collaboration with French director Cyril Teste, Hermes goes backstage for its spring/summer 2021 menswear virtual fashion show.

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In collaboration with French director Cyril Teste, Hermes goes backstage for its spring/summer 2021 menswear virtual fashion show.

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We're lucky enough to have summer all year round (except when it gets too hot!), which means never ending summer dresses, refreshing ice cold teas at any time of the day, and plenty of Vitamin D. Therefore, nothing thrills us more in the fashion calendar than the launch of spring/summer collections. With Bernard Chandran's Spring/Summer 2019 collection, the designer merges the season's style notions with the likes of designs, colours, and prints inspired by Asian cultures.

The collection is rich in smooth, slinky silk; colouring the summer wardrobe with black and white; light blue, orange, aqua glass, black and gold. Designs take inspiration from the 70s and 80s, bringing back funky cuts and slender silhouettes. Keep up with the trends with these key rules:

1. Sleeve it be

Remember those puffy sleeves and shoulder pads a la 80s music videos? They're back in the form of updated big lantern sleeves, taking centre focus in the collection. The volume at the shoulders tone down and slim narrowly at the cuff. The look here is to give the sleeves a bit of bounce without insulting the lean, fit look.

2. Scarf silhouettes add sophistication

Like patchwork, scarf cuts of difference lengths draw the silhouettes of these pieces. Here you see Bernard Chandran's modernisation of the 70s where he complements the cutting with vibrant and exciting prints.

3. Take the plunge with your neckline

Plunging neckline, strong shoulders reminiscent of Linda Evan's character Krystle Carrington in the 80's American sitcom Dynasty. Chandran pairs the tops with high waisted shorts or a skirt.

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4. Prints to be proud of

How many Asian foods can you spot in the prints? Painting a picture of Chandran's idea of a mixed cultural canvas, prints range from assorted fruits like mangosteen and durian to mackarels, black and white optical illusions against sceneries, kerawang flower designs and mechanical clock work.

5. Embellish the way

It's all about that 70s glam with glass beading, accented sparkling jewels and refined crochet made from silken gold threads. Who didn't and doesn't still love some shine?

6. Just a trim

The designer emphasises great cuts and craftsmanship in the collection, with a spotlight on the bomber which he's remixed with youthful edginess. Renderings showcase oriental sceneries, geometry and fun herring prints which pair with slim-fitted Capri length trousers, finished with plastic trimmings on the sides for a sporty look.

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