Trays were laden with both Risotto alla Milanese and plump cheeseburger sliders to signal the evenings happy cultural conjunction.

Guests included many Armani clients, some impressively arrayed in fine jewelry as well as full looks.

Naturally, there were stars too.

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Giorgio Armani with the models from his spring 2025 ready-to-wear show.

Daniel Lee, already in town with Burberry, watched the show and lingered long after it.

So too didWilly Chavarria, who said: Just watching this show tonight was actually emotional.

He was such an inspiration to me then, and continues to be today.

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Brie Larson

Even now I would say you’re free to sometimes catch a glimpse of Giorgio in my collections.

He has so much heart, and so much ambition.

Michael Korsrecalled saving up at the age of 19 to buy his first-ever Armani jacket from Bergdorf Goodman.

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Steven Yeun and Gemma Chan

And when I finally got it, I wore it everyday.

Brie Larson

Steven Yeun and Gemma Chan

The front row at the show.

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Carmelo Anthony with guests.

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The front row at the show.

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The front row at the show.

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Lili Reinhart and Chase Stokes

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Diana Agron

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Chaka Khan

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Mel Ottenberg and Dara

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Fala Chen (center) and guests.

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Pamela Anderson

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Carmelo Anthony with guests.

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Inside the afterparty.