Giorgio Armani Designs for Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way Ball' Tour

agee · 20-04-2012

Quote:

Giorgio Armani and Lady Gaga have teamed up once more (the first time being the 2010 Grammys and then the Monster Ball plus various other occasions) for a select number of looks for the Born This Way Ball tour, which kicks off in Seoul on April 27. The custom Giorgio Armani wardrobe created for Gaga is characterized by extreme forms and futuristic materials – latex, metal, studs, PVC.

karlismyunkle.com

agee · 20-04-2012

From Armani Press Release via fashionista and karlismyunkle.com (images):

The first design includes a black bodice made of tubular PVC elements connected with metal studs, with mirrored metal inserts to define a curvaceous design. The ensemble is highlighted by a matching headpiece, robotic thigh-high boots, and exaggerated gloves ending in mirrored nails.

Another look is created via a shiny black grid-patterned PVC bodice with matching headpiece and embroidered ankle boots. Highlights include shoulders outlined by a play of sharp spikes, black Swarovski jet crystals and flowing fringe, creating a moving architecture.

On the third black bodice, transparent Plexiglas, black crystals and luminous studs create a Cubist composition of abstract guitars. The matching headpiece follows in the shape of a keyboard; the boots are black vinyl.

The final design is a long tunic with leg-o-mutton sleeves made of skin-toned latex. Luminous PVC elements create flashes of synthetic light inside the garment. The same avant garde lighting is featured on the triangle decorating the chest, on the headpiece, and on the platform of the matching latex ankle boots.

eugenius · 20-04-2012

Latex? Metal? Studs? PVC? Unless those are only outer garment that break away from the body to reveal something else, absolutely none of those items look like they'd be suitable for performing under a high-energy concert under hot spotlights.

Spike413 · 20-04-2012

I was thinking about this after I had read the announcement yesterday; the two of them are so utterly different and yet they seem to work really, really well together. You wouldn't think a classical purist like Armani would even know what to do with someone like Lady Gaga and yet...the end result is pretty awesome.

arlekindearrabal · 20-04-2012

No doubt the result of a Nicola Formichetti consultancy, as well...

Heroin_Chic · 20-04-2012

Wow! Impressive!

KemAlnagdy · 21-04-2012

well , the sketches look so Gaga !

ultramarine · 21-04-2012

Honestly Im being very pleasantly surprised by what Mr Armani has been churning down lately ... he is not boring anymore and he seems very good at it.

I esp like his Privé stuff but this isnt bad.

GarageGlamorous · 22-04-2012

I wouldn't have expected this to turn out so well... Although I'm not her fan, I see some great fashion in here. Wondering how they will look when they're done, especially the one with the piano, violin, etc.

FAQ	Calendar	Search	Today's Posts	Mark Forums Read	Rules	Links	Mobile	How to Join

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

20-04-2012	2
agee V.I.P. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Georgia Gender: femme Posts: 5,773	From Armani Press Release via fashionista and karlismyunkle.com (images): The first design includes a black bodice made of tubular PVC elements connected with metal studs, with mirrored metal inserts to define a curvaceous design. The ensemble is highlighted by a matching headpiece, robotic thigh-high boots, and exaggerated gloves ending in mirrored nails. Another look is created via a shiny black grid-patterned PVC bodice with matching headpiece and embroidered ankle boots. Highlights include shoulders outlined by a play of sharp spikes, black Swarovski jet crystals and flowing fringe, creating a moving architecture. On the third black bodice, transparent Plexiglas, black crystals and luminous studs create a Cubist composition of abstract guitars. The matching headpiece follows in the shape of a keyboard; the boots are black vinyl. The final design is a long tunic with leg-o-mutton sleeves made of skin-toned latex. Luminous PVC elements create flashes of synthetic light inside the garment. The same avant garde lighting is featured on the triangle decorating the chest, on the headpiece, and on the platform of the matching latex ankle boots.

20-04-2012	3
eugenius tfs star Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Boston Gender: homme Posts: 1,852	Latex? Metal? Studs? PVC? Unless those are only outer garment that break away from the body to reveal something else, absolutely none of those items look like they'd be suitable for performing under a high-energy concert under hot spotlights.

20-04-2012	4
Spike413 barcode Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New York Gender: homme Posts: 14,358	I was thinking about this after I had read the announcement yesterday; the two of them are so utterly different and yet they seem to work really, really well together. You wouldn't think a classical purist like Armani would even know what to do with someone like Lady Gaga and yet...the end result is pretty awesome. __________________ You need to move fashion forward when there's a reason to move fashion forward - Tom Ford

20-04-2012	5
arlekindearrabal * Join Date: Jan 2004 Gender: homme Posts: 4,334	No doubt the result of a Nicola Formichetti consultancy, as well... __________________ "i have not a serious thought in my head"

20-04-2012	6
Heroin_Chic fashion insider Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Germany Gender: femme Posts: 2,217	Wow! Impressive!

21-04-2012	7
KemAlnagdy tfs star Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cairo Gender: homme Posts: 1,624	well , the sketches look so Gaga !

21-04-2012	8
ultramarine chaos reigns Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Costa Rica Gender: homme Posts: 6,449	Honestly Im being very pleasantly surprised by what Mr Armani has been churning down lately ... he is not boring anymore and he seems very good at it. I esp like his Privé stuff but this isnt bad. __________________ Have you rated this thread yet?

22-04-2012	9
GarageGlamorous front row Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Costa Rica Gender: homme Posts: 382	I wouldn't have expected this to turn out so well... Although I'm not her fan, I see some great fashion in here. Wondering how they will look when they're done, especially the one with the piano, violin, etc.