giorgio armani inspiration

by Michael St John

When a designer puts pen to paper, they let their hand flow freely, translating the inspirational feelings in their mind into visual form. In the months leading up to that moment, they absorb information and ideas from a wide array of diverse influences, arriving at a clear vision of what they want to convey through their collection. A designer’s personality, sense of style, and cultural background remain relatively constant but evolve and mature over time—yet their brand image must always reflect the mood of their consumers. Giorgio Armani stands out as one of an elite group of designers who stayed true to his creative convictions, with his signature deconstructed cutting techniques, discerning choice of colors, and meticulous selection of fabrics. Always the same distinctive look and feel, yet perpetually fresh and innovative.

Project

Take this creative sketch by Giorgio Armani and interpret it, creating a technical design that a pattern cutter can easily understand—without requiring further input from the designer.