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Giorgio Armani continues his collaboration with Lady Gaga for her 'Born This Way' Ball Asia tour that kicks off in Seoul, Koera on April 27. Q+A UK has the break down of the pop-star's looks and sketches by Armani.
THE BUZZ | QIANNA SMITH | April 19, 2012
Giorgio Armani confirmed that his famed fashion house has collaborated once again with Lady Gaga for her Born This Way Ball tour, which kicks off in Seoul, Koera on April 27. The Asian tour will then move to Hong Kong (May 2nd , 3rd, 4th and 5th), Tokyo (May 10th), and Singapore (May 28th).
The custom Giorgio Armani wardrobe created for the pop-star is characterized by extreme forms and futuristic materials – latex, metal, studs, PVC – crafted with couture savoir faire. Each outfit is completed with detailed, other-worldly accessories. “Collaborating with Lady Gaga is always an exciting experience for me. I admire the way she uses fashion as a scenic element and as a means to build a character,” says Armani, 77. “She is an artist of many talents and great intelligence. Creating stage costumes for her is a stimulating and creative exercise.”
BEHIND THE SEAMS (Left to right)
Look One (pictured at top): Begins with black bodice, transparent Plexiglas, black crystals and luminous studs that create a Cubist composition of abstract guitars. The matching headpiece follows in the shape of a keyboard and the boots are black vinyl.
Look Two: 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.
Look Three: 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
Look Four: 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.
Giorgio Armani began his collaboration with Lady Gaga in 2010. The famed Italian designer teamed up with Gaga for the Grammy Awards ceremony as well as looks for her Monster Ball tour and the fashionable partnership continues.
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