Armani to cancel January men's, haute couture shows due to COVID-19 surge
The decision was made "in light of the worsening epidemiological situation", according to a statement.
FILE PHOTO: Designer Giorgio Armani appears at the end of the Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2022 collection during Milan Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, September 25, 2021. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo
Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani said on Tuesday (Jan 4) it would cancel its men's and haute couture shows scheduled in January due to the surge in COVID-19 infections in Europe.
The men's fall/winter 2022–23 show was due to take place during Milan's Fashion week while the haute couture runway was expected in Paris.
"This decision was made with great regret and following careful reflection in light of the worsening epidemiological situation," a statement said.
In February 2020 the fashion designer was the first to decide to close its runway shows to the public, holding the event without audience.
