A handful of Asia–based brands hoping to present their collections at Paris Fashion Week this season will also be unable to show
At around 3 a.m. on Sunday in the Italian design capital, Giorgio Armani announced that he would be canceling his fall 2020 runway show, opting to livestream it behind closed doors instead. The decision was allegedly made in response to an eruption of coronavirus cases in northern Italy According to a statement from the brand, the Italian designer wanted to “safeguard the well-being of all his invited guests by not having them attend crowded spaces.
Despite growing concerns, both Hugo Boss and Dolce & Gabbana decided to show on Sunday afternoon. But the National Chamber of Italian Fashion canceled its closing awards event scheduled for Sunday night, as well as its market day for emerging designers the following day. Michael Kors was also forced to cancel its Milan–based event celebrating the launch of its 007 capsule collection on Sunday night, citing a government ordinance.
Restrictions on travel put into place before Fashion Week are also keeping people out of the country. A large number of Asian editors, buyers, and influencers were noticeably absent from shows this week. .
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