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Couture Fashion Week: Armani Privé

If you glimpsed Giorgio Armani's Spring Couture, you might just have one first thought: he's going green — literally.
Armani Prive Couture Spring 2012

If you glimpsed Giorgio Armani's Spring Couture, you might just have one first thought: he's going green — literally. Initial reactions aside, the palette gives way to a range of vibrant hues that encompass every shade of green. But if you lose yourself in the color, you lose sight of the whole collection, how it marries both the sporty, streamlined menswear in shinning gray tones and the decadent eveningwear that's made Armani a favorite dresser among the Hollywood crowd. The collection doesn't cater definitively to either persona; it gives us both the modern suiting in a glossy, slick finish, then carries over that same contemporary confidence topping a sequined floor-length gown with a jacket tossed effortlessly across the shoulders.

  • Trends: Pantsuits, texture, sequins.
  • Colors: Every shade of green, citrus, slick gray, liquid silver, and black.
  • Key Look: The liquid-silver strapless gown with the embellished jacket tossed nonchalantly over the top.
  • Accessories: Swirl-shaped fascinators, handheld clutches, elbow-length gloves.
  • Who Would Wear It: Awards-show A-listers; Cate Blanchett would rock this suiting.
Red Carpet

Emmys: Padma Lakshmi

All Padma Lakshmi needs is a pair of wings to look just like an Emmy herself.

All Padma Lakshmi needs is a pair of wings to look just like an Emmy herself. The culinary goddess (and jewelry designer — those earrings are her creation) is the ultimate golden girl in an Armani Privé gown and Jimmy Choo heels. With such a statement-making dress, it's understandable that she kept her makeup and hair minimal. Would you give this ensemble an award? Vote on all of our Emmys polls here!

Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani Prive Fall 2011 Couture

>> Giorgio Armani, who says that he has always admired “the captivating culture and the refined sense of aesthetic” of Japan, and was “profoundly moved by the tragic events unleashed by the earthquake last March,” deemed his Fall 2011 Prive collection a homage to the country.

>> Giorgio Armani, who says that he has always admired “the captivating culture and the refined sense of aesthetic” of Japan, and was “profoundly moved by the tragic events unleashed by the earthquake last March,” deemed his Fall 2011 Prive collection a homage to the country. Printed floral silk patterns graced skirts, bow belts emulated the obi, stiff headdresses — into some of which Philip Treacy snuck chopsticks — suggested the sculpted hair of a geisha, and the primarily black collection stuck to a pin-thin silhouette.

Red Carpet

Which Elle Awards Attendee Is Most Fab?

Last night's Elle Awards 25th anniversary event, held in the Madrid, was attended by a bevy of models and actresses.

Last night's Elle Awards 25th anniversary event, held in the Madrid, was attended by a bevy of models and actresses. Astrid Munoz glowed in a frothy light-blue dress by Elie Saab, Ariadne Artiles wore a light blush-toned strapless gown, Eugenia Silva stunned in a cobalt blue Armani Privé design, and Elettra Rossellini Wiedemann opted for a star-print corset dress. They all looked amazing, but which red carpet look do you prefer?

Karolina Kurkova, Diane Kruger, Alexa Chung and More Hit the 2011 Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet

>> Curious to see what the House of Dior puts out without a creative director at its head?

>> Curious to see what the House of Dior puts out without a creative director at its head? The Fall 2011 Dior couture collection, which debuts in July, is being produced just that way — by the design studio alone — but a peek at what they're capable of came last night. Melanie Laurent debuted the Dior studio's first foray without a head designer — a couture gown inspired by an archival piece — for the Cannes Film Festival opening festivities. See that dress, plus Diane Kruger's slinky Calvin Klein Collection number, Rachel McAdams's peekaboo sheer Marchesa gown, and more from the first two days of Cannes in the slideshow.

 

Music

Now That's a Star: Celine Dion Wears Five Sexy Dresses For Live Performance

High-five, Celine Dion. The 40-something pop star has been looking incredible lately, from her appearance at the Oscars, to her recent chic streak during her performance at Caesars Palace, where she wowed in five different dresses.
Celine Dion Wears Balmain and Armani Prive at Caesars Palace Performance

High-five, Celine Dion. The 40-something pop star has been looking incredible lately, from her appearance at the Oscars, to her recent chic streak during her performance at Caesars Palace, where she wowed in five different dresses. While we will always have Celine to thank for the Titanic song, we can now look to her as proof that getting older can be pretty fabulous.

2011 Oscars

Anne Hathaway Rocks the Oscars Stage in 7 Looks — Which One Stole the Show?

As an Oscar host, costume changes are expected — but none have ever been as stylish an assortment as Anne Hathaway's.
Anne Hathaway's Outfits During the 2011 Oscars 2011-02-27 21:43:21

As an Oscar host, costume changes are expected — but none have ever been as stylish an assortment as Anne Hathaway's. With the help of the amazing Rachel Zoe, Anne donned a bevy of glamorous looks, ranging from a fringed Oscar de la Renta gown, to a liquidy-blue Armani Privé stunner, and even a slim-fitting Lanvin tuxedo. Anne looked pretty phenomenal in each look, but we're dying to know — which one was your favorite?

Celebrity

2011 Oscars: Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon is having a '60s moment — and I'm feeling it!

Reese Witherspoon is having a '60s moment — and I'm feeling it! She made her red carpet arrival in a strapless Armani Prive gown and tons of emerald green and diamond baubles. It looks like she's had some help from extensions tonight, with a high, go-go girl ponytail and '60s cat eyes. It's a bit of a different look for Reese — what do you think?

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