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1 7 3 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I GiorgioArmani Spring /Summer 2014 Ready-to-Wear ‘Lights and Shadows’ is what Giorgio Armani dubbed his Spring Summer 2014 Ready-to-Wear collection, and in this diaphanous, shimmering and elegantly draped line, you can soon see why. The cornerstone of the collection is city suits, consisting of shaped jackets paired with shorts or wrapped skirts. At once elegant, feminine, andhighlywearable, these are real clothes for real women. Ashimmering lilac full-skirteddress is paired with a beaded jacket, with a single button at the top, allowing the texture and volume of the dress to be highlighted. The fluttering lightness of the skirt is anchored sensibly by the solidnature of the knit, in a combination that is both feminine and functional. This lightness of touch continues in a softly billowing A-line skirt in a metallic purple, topped with an asymmetrical cape-style jacket. The draping is fluid, as the clothes float gently away from the body, and the treatment of thematerials echoes the theme of light and shadow. For more conservative daytime looks, Armani presents a patterned knee-length wrap dress, shown with a simple, three- button jacket in a pastel purple hue. Tailored, elegant and clean – this look is a fashionable but professional option for work or meetings. And a tailored shorts suit, with pleat-fronted shorts and a billowy yet structured bi-level jacket, combines texture, light and pattern in an ultra-modern, sophisticated way. Giorgio Armani Spring Summer 2014 is truly a ready-to-wear line. Far frompushing a new fashion agenda, what this collection offers is a variety of viable wardrobe options for a season packed full of events, from weddings and parties, to the workplace, to evenings out, and everything in between. These are clothes for women who are not interested in the latest fad, but for stylish, confident women who want to look their best every day. It’s a gentle, ladylike collection, demonstrating Armani’s serene approach to his sophisticated, elegant customers.