George Clooney, in town from his villa on nearby Lake Como, praised Armani’s ideas for next summer, which more or less summed up the beach and business look that has marked this week’s preview showings for spring-summer 2007. “This is the way I would like to dress, if I were taller, younger, and had more time,” the 71-year-old designer said of his collection after the show. Armani’s jackets were structured, but fashioned in ultra soft fabric, while trousers remained comfortably loose despite a formal crease. A funky waistcoat sewn into the jacket lent youth to the suit. Armani preferred a trendy Nehru style blouse to the traditional stiff-collared white shirt, kept his jeans tight and paired his outfits with pristine white running shoes. Colors ranged from sandy beige and sea blue, to city gray. Although there were only a few pairs, Armani did include Bermuda shorts — an absolute must for warmer weather — in his show.