Our friends at W Magazine took some behind-the-scenes pictures of the Armani Privé show on July 5 which took place in the foyer of the Théâtre National de Chaillot.
![armani2 Photo credit: Alexis Dahan](https://cdn-fashionschool.pressidium.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/armani2.jpeg)
This season, his collection gives a nod to Japanese aesthetics via silhouettes, embroidery, and intricate head pieces. Our own Gladys Perint Palmer was also at the show and she did an uncanny illustration of the collection:
![armani Photo credit: Alexis Dahan](https://cdn-fashionschool.pressidium.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/armani.jpeg)
![armaniprive GPP's illustration. Hats by Philip Treacy](https://cdn-fashionschool.pressidium.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/armaniprive.jpeg)
Make sure you visit gladysperintpalmer.tumblr.com to look at more illustrations of the Haute Couture collections. To look at more backstage pictures of the show visit Wmagazine.com.