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Armani Oversees All-Black ‘Noir Séduisant’ Collection Remotely in First Privé Absence

Following medical advice to rest, the designer approved every detail via remote video link.

A model wears a creation as part of the Giorgio Armani Prive Fall-Winter 2025/26 Haute Couture collection presented Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Paris. (AP Photo/Tom Nicholson)
Models present creations by designer Giorgio Armani as part of his Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025-2026 collection show for fashion house Giorgio Armani Prive, in Paris, France, July 8, 2025. REUTERS/Manon Cruz
Models present creations by designer Giorgio Armani as part of his Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025-2026 collection show for fashion house Giorgio Armani Prive, in Paris, France, July 8, 2025. REUTERS/Manon Cruz
A model presents a creation by designer Giorgio Armani as part of his Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025-2026 collection show for fashion house Giorgio Armani Prive, in Paris, France, July 8, 2025. REUTERS/Manon Cruz     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Overview

  • Giorgio Armani missed his first Privé couture show in 20 years, overseeing the Fall 2025 presentation from home.
  • Titled “Noir séduisant,” the collection featured black velvet eveningwear accented with crystals, oversized bows and sculptural hats.
  • Following medical advice to rest, Armani approved every detail of the show via remote video link.
  • The presentation unfolded through a maze of rooms in Armani Privé’s Paris mansion, highlighting tailored pantsuits and glittering embellishments.
  • Front-row guests speculated the monochrome theme could signal a personal reflection on Armani’s legacy at 91.