On one end of the spectrum, designers offered men myriad forms of comfort for next fall and winter, including soft-cut jackets; enveloping cashmere, vicuna and alpaca knitwear; silken pajamas meant as street wear and the ubiquitous long scarf that in many collections substituted for a traditional tie.
Overall the color palette was somber: dark, blue, black, deep green and grays.
While the designer preferred a looser silhouette, vests that gently curved down the front gave some looks easy discipline, worn under a cardigan or on top of a pullover.
Russell Crowe had a front-row seat for the show, recalling the first time he met Armani at the Cannes Film Festival.
A sportier denim model was worn under a parka, while the short black mainstay proved versatile, equally matched with a kimono top, denim shirt or bomber jacket.
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