Since 1981, Emporio Armani has been an innovator. Giorgio Armani’s collection dedicated to younger audiences has changed with the times, all the while staying true to its values of inclusion. The brand’s Fall/Winter 2021 show, aptly named “In The Mood For Pop,” is not only a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Emporio Armani, but also ofthe 1980s themselves. This mix of elegance and androgyny is apparent in the collection. Oversized suiting in relaxed silhouettes are nostalgic and sexy, harkening back to familiar trends of the decade with a modern take. The clothing is shared across the gender spectrum: pleated high-waisted trousers are paired with velvet jackets, while graphic prints and knit details punctuate the looks. The pieces in the collection are meant to be taken to the streets, to continue a dialogue between men and women against a metropolitan setting.
