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Giorgio Armani Cancels Men’s, Haute Couture Shows As Omicron Infections Rise

The move to call off the shows follows a decision by the British Fashion Council to skip its January London Fashion Week event due to Covid-19 uncertainties.
A look from the Giorgio Armani Privé haute couture Autumn/Winter 2021 show.
A look from the Giorgio Armani Privé haute couture Autumn/Winter 2021 show. (Getty Images)
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The Italian fashion company cited rising rates of Covid-19 infections across Europe as the reason for cancelling its Emporio Armani, Giorgio Armani and Giorgio Armani Privé fashion shows, which were due to take place this January at Milan Fashion Week Men’s and Paris Haute Couture Week.

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