Giorgio Armani (born 11 July, 1934) is a famous Italian fashion designer particularly noted for his menswear.

Biography

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Armani was born in Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna.

He originally trained in medicine, then gave it up to pursue photography, before being called up for national service in 1957. He then worked in a department store, La Rinascente, as a window dresser. From 1961 to 1970, Armani worked as a designer in well-known fashion house Nino Cerruti, after which he left to pursue freelance work. In 1974, with his partner Sergio Galeotti, he established Giorgio Armani S.p.A. with a menswear label, introducing a womenswear line in 1975.

He is known today for his clean, tailored lines. He achieved his international breakthrough by tailoring for numerous Hollywood names and especially for Richard Gere in the title role of American Gigolo in 1980.

His sister Rosanna Armani joined him in the company; Galeotti died in 1985.

In the news

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In 1996, Armani was one of several designers convicted of corruption.

In 2001, Forbes magazine named Giorgio Armani the most successful designer out of Italy, estimating his net worth at $1.7 billion.

In 2002, he was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

In 2006, he designed the ceremonial Italian flag-bearers' outfits at the 2006 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony in Turin, Italy.

The 2006 Spring and Fall ranges of Emporio Armani & Armani Jeans were launched together. You can read a reviews at men.style.com.

Branding

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Giorgio Armani has launched numerous lines over the years including:

• A|X (Armani Exchange), the most affordable diffusion line, sold in freestanding boutiques that sell this line exclusively.
• Armani Jeans, a lower priced collection sold in department stores
• Armani Casa, a line of furniture and accessories for the home
• Armani Junior
• Emporio Armani, targeted toward younger buyers, offering less expensive and more mass produced items
• Armani Collezioni
• Armani Occhiali, an eyewear line that includes frames and sunglasses.
• Giorgio Armani, the premiere line of Armani's clothing including his couture offerings.

There are also Emporio Armani Cafés worldwide.

External links

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• giorgioarmani.com Official website
• Armani Exchange Products
• "The Wisdom of King Giorgio"
• Giorgio Armani's profile in the FMD-database
• The gentle touch (Suzie Mackenzie, Guardian, Sat 11 Dec 2004)
• Giorgio Armani, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador

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