Giorgio Armani's Spring 2019 Menswear Collection Is For The Quintessentially Laidback Groom

It’s not everyday that an Italian designer, that too of such high stature, engages in reminiscences. Like the Italian-born Maria Grazia Chiuri of Dior aptly said in her interview with France 24, “Italians are… More about now and the future.”

For his Resort 2019 Menswear collection, Giorgio Armani did just that. Fusing in comfortable clothing with elegance, the king of understated chic took a quick trip down memory lane and revived one of his original ‘80s logos—a less-rigid, smoothly-contoured GA, laid together instead of the sharply-angled alternative we are accustomed to. Featuring a soft, professional colour palette of blue, navy, grey, black, and white, with some sophisticated patterns thrown in, the collection was more or less Mr. Armani’s return to his signature silhouette. Double-breasted, with soft shoulders and a wide cut accentuating the easy vibe, it brought him prominence and went on to influence his successive collections.

Casually thrown over a t-shirt and a fitted waistcoat, the double-breasted jacket was less of an outerwear. A patterned grey hoodie worn with suspenders and loose wide pants was an odd marriage of workwear with athleisure. The indigo section was pretty strong, with fresh, unique silhouettes and detailed styling with berets and neckerchiefs.

The flipped-and-worn suspenders, the double-breasted coat worn with loose printed pants in silk, the waistcoat teamed with a t-shirt and pleated trousers cuffed at the hem, the double-breasted coat worn as is with a kerchief—all point at the quirky styling decisions made by the design house.

The casual approach given to the structured garments, the subtle colour palette with a hint of pastel, the beautiful movement of the silk pieces near the close and the modern-day styling—all lend an edgy modern relevance to this otherwise well-structured collection, ideal for the easy-going, relaxed groom who doesn’t want to look like he tried too hard for his big day outfit. The clever play of suspenders, berets, cowboy hats, bags and kerchiefs was a game-changer altogether, adding the right amount of fun to the collection, which is fitting for the groom to play up his looks.

Are you digging this collection as much as we are?