Fashion by definition, is centred on the new: a different material, a surprising detail, an unexpected silhouette. But in the midst of all this ‘news’, designer Giorgio Armani, the undisputed king of wearable tailoring, has made the ultimate anti-fashion statement with a recent collection, aptly dubbed the ‘New Normal.’ It’s an arsenal of timeless classics ranging from sleek white shirts, Breton stripes, tweed jackets, and chic, pleated pantsuits. Because of this, many a fashion scribe has been proclaiming that classics are once again ‘having a moment.’
The truth is that it’s ALWAYS the moment for classics … that’s what makes them so! But that doesn’t mean that they always stay the same. Granted, the changes to them may not be so seismic and happen over time, but they DO happen. And what’s more (and
