Giorgio Armani Haute Couture show Spring Summer 2009

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Armani Prive Couture S/S 2009

The show: Armani Privé

The front row: Glenn Close

The inspiration: China

The key trends: Bright, Eastern-inspired colours, including yellow, purple and red; sculptural shapes and rigid angles; glossy silks adorned with tassles, sequins and beads.

They said: 'This was a dream, a real spectacle, a film,' noted Armani.

Giorgio Armani Haute Couture show Spring Summer 2009

Mitchell Sams

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