Silvana Armani emphasises softness and wearability in Milan solo debut

2026-03-01 - 16:13

Late designer’s niece opts for natural womenswear look after Bottega Veneta features swishy yeti coats in faux fur Does it matter who designs women’s clothes? Silvana Armani – niece of the late Giorgio, creative director of womenswear and one of the few women in charge of a fashion house – thinks so. “The way women and men relate to their bodies is different, which affects the design process. Dressing a woman is more complex than dressing a man,” she said before her first solo show on the last day of Milan fashion week. “Yet, as a woman, you know your body. You try things on and notice if a jacket’s length is off, adjusting it as necessary.” Continue reading...