A giant pencil stood at the top of the Giorgio Armani SS24 runway, backdropped by the designer’s signature. Weaving a Story was the title of the season, referencing Armani’s storied journey – of chapters read and chapters yet to be written. For fans of the original, you won’t be disappointed. Here, the house’s commitment to refashioning contemporary tailoring manifested across soft, lengthened lines that slouched with youthful ease. Lapels were slim and trousers breezy. Catering to a summer retreat somewhere peaceful and hot, silk shirting revealed an everyday formality, while nautical references included prints that imitated knots and striped weaves. Silk scarves floated in the breeze and a huge rope weave tote was perfect for dusk-’til-dawn beach excursions. Versatile and freeing, here was a collection you can simply pack in your suitcase and use the time you usually waste thinking whether you have everything to just chill out and, perhaps, put pen to paper.