2008 Giorgio Armani Runway Black Pinstripe Wool Fitted Jacket & Fishtail Skirt Suit

This incredibly chic fall-winter 2008 Giorgio Armani pinstripe wool fitted skirt suit is the pinnacle of his legendary tailoring and iconic style. Established in 1981, the Emporio collections take inspiration from the future while still adding trademark spins on the classics. Seen as Look 43 on the runway, this suit stands out from the collection due to its exceptional silhouette and clever use of pinstripes. We were thrilled to discover it appeared in the hit TV show “Desperate Housewives” that year, worn by actress Nicollette Sheridan as Edie Britt in Season 5 Episode 6. The construction of this fully lined wool set makes it immediately recognizable as archival Armani. The dramatic angled lapels frame the V-neck to create a striking collar. At the top of the fitted sleeves, light padding sculpts the lifted, rounded shoulders. The nipped waist is accentuated by the inset hip gores, which feature diagonal pinstripes and exquisite pattern matching that further exaggerates the hourglass shape. The pencil skirt flares into an ultra flattering knee-length fishtail. The pinstripes are again turned horizontally, this time in separate triangular panels worked into the hem to add more volume and create an unforgettable figure. The final result is a high-contrast, noir-esque suit fit for a professional executive who happens to also be a modern bombshell.