Milan Menswear Autumn/Winter 2008

Giorgio Armani
Milan is all about the neck. Almost banished is the traditional tie, modernised at Prada and replaced with long silk scarves at Gucci. At Armani, new high-buttoned shirts, in soft cloth, like a turtleneck that reach almost under the chin, do away with the need for a tie (and a scarf for that matter).

Armani also proposes a shawl collared waistcoat (three-piece suits are absolutely the way forward) cut high so it sits just above the lapel of the jacket, with a high button to keep it closed. The waistcoat, jacket and pant cut from the same cloth gives a reduced cleaner look.

This being Giorgio Armani means special attention has been taken with the shoulders: jackets come with a pronounced roll giving a formal tailored look he calls 'regal'.

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