In the evocative setting of the Pinacoteca di Brera, the beating heart of the neighborhood where Giorgio Armani always lived and created, the Spring/Summer 2026 collection was unveiled. A moment of extraordinary intensity: the last collection personally overseen by the designer, an aesthetic testament that closes one cycle and opens the way to new beginnings.
Two symbolic places serve as inspiration: Milan, the city of modernity and work, and Pantelleria, Armani’s beloved island, with its volcanic landscape, the contrast between dark rocks and the endless blue of the sea. Here, amidst dazzling light and wild nature, an aesthetic vision emerges that blends rigor with fluidity, refinement with natural ease.
On the runway, paying tribute to Armani’s timeless style, appeared some of the models historically linked to the maison: muses and embodiments of a femininity that has defined an era.
Created by Hiromi Ueda, Armani’s Global Makeup Artist, the makeup focuses on the complexion. The effect is one of healthy, radiant, natural luminosity, as if skin had been caressed by Mediterranean sun after days of rest on Pantelleria. Not an intense tan, but a refined warmth that recalls sunlit landscapes and the spontaneous beauty of summer.
“A memory of summer that comes to life” – Hiromi Ueda
Face
The preparation begins with hydration using Crema Nera Supreme Reviving Light Cream, followed by a luminous, even base with Skin Tint, in a shade slightly warmer than the natural skin tone. Targeted coverage is achieved with Luminous Silk Concealer, applied in both a coordinating tone and a warmer shade to sculpt features.
Cheekbones are enhanced with Luminous Silk Bronzing Powder, while a touch of Luminous Silk Cheek Tint Shine #42S and the Acqua Highlighter (#04 or #05, depending on the complexion) recreate the fresh, sun-kissed glow of Pantelleria’s light.
Eyes
The gaze is defined with Smooth Silk Eye Pencil #12, softly blended along the lash line. Depth is created through the interplay of light and shadow with Eye Tint shades:
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#30M and #68S for fair complexions
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#36M and #10S for medium complexions
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#99M and #10S for dark complexions
The final touch is the new Vertigo Lift Mascara, lengthening and enhancing lashes without weighing them down.
Lips
The look is completed with a luminous smile: Lip Maestro Satin #01 for fair skin tones and #03 for deeper tones, enriched with a veil of Prisma Glass Icy Plumper (#33 for fair, #36 for deeper tones) for added freshness and shine.
An Inheritance of Light
The Spring/Summer 2026 beauty look perfectly embodies Armani’s vision of beauty: purity as harmony between person and garment, naturalness as an expression of elegance. Pantelleria and Milan merge into a tale of light and style, sealing a unique and unforgettable creative journey.
