In brief
Stars such as Cate Blanchett and Glenn Close attended the final Giorgio Armani fashion show in Milan, showcasing his spring/summer 2026 collection, which turned into a heartfelt tribute following the designer's recent passing. The event was attended by many prominent figures, celebrating both the artistry and the memory of Armani.
Stars including Cate Blanchett, Glenn Close and Richard Gere were in attendance for the Giorgio Armani spring/summer 2026 collection show in Milan on Sunday, the final collection the Italian designer worked on before his death.
Originally intended as a celebration of 50 years of the late designer's fashion house, the catwalk show became a tribute to Armani following his death earlier this month aged 91.
It took place at the Pinacoteca di Brera art gallery, where more than 120 of his creations are on show.
Models who had walked for the designer over the past five decades returned to showcase a mix of classic suits and glittering dresses.
They wore neutrals, greens, blues and purples, evoking the light, earth and sea, the AFP news agency reported.
The collection was inspired by the northern Italian city where Armani lived and the small volcanic island of Pantelleria, where he had a holiday home.
The show was followed by a visit around the Giorgio Armani: Milano, Per Amore exhibition, which sees classic outfits, including Gere's suit from the 1980 movie American Gigolo, set among Italian art masterpieces.
Lee told Reuters that Armani had been an artist, humanitarian and a good guy.
The final dress in the show, a long-sleeved, blue glittering gown, worn by one of Armani's favorite models, Agnese Zogla, featured an image of his face, drawing a standing ovation from the 700 guests.
Live music was performed on the piano by Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi. Outgoing Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour was also in attendance at this poignant event.
