Giorgio Armani dubbed his Pre-Fall lineup Bohemian Rhapsody, but don’t let the name fool you. While there was a great-looking midi-length pleated dress in a floral motif and a solid navy option, he didn’t give short shrift to the tailoring that he’s famous for. On the contrary, Armani had fun with the elements of a suit, finding ways to shed nearly all of their business-y associations, be that by cropping the pants well above the ankle, designing a jacket with zip-off sleeves, or cutting a two-piecer in black velvet or a pinstripe fabric with a glossy sheen. (Armani is showcasing more traditional tailoring in a collection called New Normal, which will be celebrated in Paris during the couture shows.) Eveningwear wasn’t a big part of the story this season, but the pieces he did show exuded the ease and youthfulness of a slip dress, a quality accentuated by the opaque black tights and boots the light blue version was paired with. Meanwhile, a multicolored fringed coat with faux-fur lining and a floral jacquard coat and dress put the bohemian in bohemian rhapsody.
