WWD: Giorgio Armani RTW Fall 2012

There was plenty to see at Armani, which the designer dubbed "Easy Chic." The refined tailoring provided the chic, he said before the show, with a flats-only approach for shoes delivering the ease. The clothes featured a strong men's wear current, but rendered with a light hand; every ensemble was topped off by an audacious fedora, and vibrant orange and fuchsia ran throughout. He opened with sleek gray pants looks, as suits and in combination with tops in vibrant solids or graphic prints. He then moved on to his primary motif: light, even festive pieces over snappy man-tailored walking shorts. These proved the anchor for Armani's diversified offerings, from ladylike jackets to fit-and-flare coats to a number of Bohemian furs — shearling, rabbit and faux. Skirts were cut for ease of movement, and to allow for sightings of the shorts worn beneath. The integration of numerous textures and weights kept everything interesting. For the full review: http://bit.ly/zy7o6y