Who Is Giorgio Armani
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Where You Can Find Giorgio Armani's Designs
Giorgio Armani is the iconic Italian designer who burst on to the men's clothing scene in the 1980's when he dressed actor Richard Gere in the film American Gigolo. Since then he has clothed both Hollywood's leading ladies and men, as well as having affordable versions of his designs available in a ready-to-wear format at A.X Armani Exchange. This lens gives more information on the various films Armani has contributed to the wardrobes for, as well as his other noteworthy achievements as a fashion designer extraordinaire.
Armani's Early Years
Studies in Medicine, the Italian Army and Window Dressing
Giorgio Armani literally worked his way up from the bottom, now enjoying the title of the world's wealthiest fashion designer (according to Forbes Magazine). Born on July 11, 1934 in Piacenza, Italy, he originally dreamt of becoming a doctor. After briefly studying medicine though, (and finding he couldn't stomach the sight of blood) he abandoned this career choice. He pursued action and romance in the Italian army and spent two years serving with them: This also was not for him. Afterwards, he scored a job dressing the windows at one of Europe's most prestigious department stores, Milan's La Reniscente, and worked his way up to eventually garnering a buyers position with them. It was during his work at La Reniscente that Armani discovered his love for fashion. He also met and fell in love with another major factor of his life, architect Sergio Galleotti. Galleotti offered Armani the encouragement to progress from working under Cerruti as an assistant designer to freelancing within fashion design. Galleotti also helped Armani found his own business and served as his business partner through the company's formative years.
Most Successful Italian Designer
In 2006, Forbes Magazine named Giorgio Armani (with his $4.1 billion fortune) the most successful Italian designer.
The Deconstructed Suit
Influenced by Neapolitan tailors designing for the Mediterranean heat.
Giorgio Armani is best known for his "deconstructed suits."
Armani also released a line of women's clothing in 1975. Where he had softened the man's suit by deconstructing it, he made womens wear more masculine. The film Annie Hall, starring Diane Keaton, with its signature menswear on the ladies, had the clothing designed by Armani. Armani created the "power" suit for women.
Armani also released a line of women's clothing in 1975. Where he had softened the man's suit by deconstructing it, he made womens wear more masculine. The film Annie Hall, starring Diane Keaton, with its signature menswear on the ladies, had the clothing designed by Armani. Armani created the "power" suit for women.
Armani The Successful Businessman
#203 in Forbes list of Billionaires
The Italian company, Giorgio Armani S.P.A. manufactures products under the labels Giorgio Armani, Armani Collezzioni, Emporio Armani, Armani Jeans, Armani Junior, Armani Exchange and Armani Casa. Armani Prive is the haute couture branch of the company. It was founded in Milan in 1975 by Giorgio Armani and Sergio Galleoti. It is now privately owned by Giorgio Armani himself. The company is in planning with Emaar Properties concerning luxury hotels and resorts
Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani is a busy man. Keep up with him and his quotes by watching his name on twitter.
Freelance Design
Giorgio Armani did freelance design work for both Ungaro and Zegna
American Gigolo (1980) Starring Richard Gere
Catapulting Giorgio Armani To Stardom
Giorgio Armani had already been designing clothing for many of Hollywood's elite by the time he was asked to design Richard Gere's entire wardrobe for the 1980 film American Gigolo. The film almost served as an advertisement for Armani clothing, catapulting him to fashion super-stardom.
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Giorgio Armani on the cover of Time Magazine
April 5, 1982
Giorgio Armani was the 1st fashion designer to grace the cover of Time Magazine when he did so for their April 5, 1982 issue. The last designer to get this accomplishment before Armani was Christian Dior (1957). Sergio Galleotti's Death
August, 1985
The death of Armani's partner, Sergio Galleotti, in August of 1985 came as a stinging blow to Giorgio Armani. More than just a business partner, Galleotti was also Armani's life partner. The couple had started the Armani empire nearly ten years ago on a meager budget with proceeds from the sale of their Volkswagon car. Galleotti was the impetus behind Armani's decision to begin a design career on his own after several years of freelance work.
Sergio Galleotti
Armani's partner, Sergio Galleotti, died in August, 1985, at age 40.
Armani Muses - Beyonce and Solange Knowles
July 2008
In 2008, it was announced that Solange Knowles, sister of Beyonce Knowles would be the Ambassador for Armani Jeans. Solange follows her sister Beyonce in relations with Armani: Beyonce became the spokesperson for Armani's 'Diamonds' fragrance in 2007.
Solange Knowles Becomes an Armani Fashion Ambassador - NYFashion.com - July 31, 2008
Armani Says Solange - Vogue.com - July 31, 2008
Solange Knowles Becomes an Armani Fashion Ambassador - NYFashion.com - July 31, 2008
Armani Says Solange - Vogue.com - July 31, 2008
Different Armani Labels
Which is the most expensive?
Armani's designs are universally accessible. Anyone can wear Armani, not just the celebrities and sports stars he is famous for dressing. Which brands of Armani are the most expensive though? Here's our breakdown.
Most Expensive
Least Expensive
Most Expensive
- Armani Prive - haute couture
- Giorgio Armani - high-end ready-to-wear (Armani "black label")
- Armani Collezzioni - high-end, high quality classics
- Emporio Armani - "bridge line" youthful Armani designs
- Armani Jeans - "bridge line" denim-related clothing
- Armani Exchange - urban-style, pret-a-porter for the youth
Least Expensive
Interviews With Giorgio Armani
Interviews With Giorgio Armani
In the 2008 interview (International Herald Tribune - Suzy Menkes & Giorgio Armani - Milan Menswear, Fall / Winter 2008) with Giorgio Armani, he discusses his use of celebrity in his campaigns (Beyonce and David Beckham), the 2008 Emporio Armani show (clients 25-35 who "love fashion and have a decent buying power") and mens underwear.
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The Armani Mission
"My philosophy has always been to help women and men feel comfortable and confident through the clothes that they wear, rather than to create decoration for the sake of it." -Giorgio Armani
Armani Suits
The must-have fashion item for men in the 1980s
Armani suits were the last word in style and status back in the 80s. From the look of what's being tweeted on twitter, they're still a big deal!
1980s Films Featuring Giorgio Armani Designs
More than an American Gigolo
Giorgio become an international name when Richard Gere was suited by him in the 1980 film American Gigolo. He was responsible for the wardrobe in 1984's Streets of Fire. Giorgio Armani was also responsible for the wardrobe in Dario Argento's Phenomena. He dressed Ariane (playing Tracy Tzu) in the 1985 film Year of the Dragon, starring Mickey Rourke.
The Latest Bold Move From Armani
Giorgio Armani covers all ends of the fashion spectrum
As reported by the Canadian Press on March 13, 2009, Giorgio Armani is again breaking new ground with his concept store on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, NY. This store will bring ready-to-wear Armani street and casual fashions in juxtaposition with collection suit pieces priced to sell for thousands of dollars. Not content with drawing luxury shoppers and trendy kids on a budget, Armani is also reaching out to the foodie crowd by opening a Tuscan restaurant in his store.
Armani himself blogged about arriving in New York from Milan to open the store, and commented on various differences between European and American life. Armani was definitely involved in every detail of the finishing touches for this store, being a "firm but fair" boss. While in NY, Armani visited the Bronx with Carolyn Kennedy, in particular the DreamYard Art Center that he helped donated to through the Fund For Public Schools. The actual opening ceremony and party reads like a who's who of celebrities: Paris Hilton, John Mayer, Leonardo DiCaprio, Emile Hirsch, Mira Sorvino, Victoria Beckham, Robert DeNiro, Martin Scorsese..
Armani himself blogged about arriving in New York from Milan to open the store, and commented on various differences between European and American life. Armani was definitely involved in every detail of the finishing touches for this store, being a "firm but fair" boss. While in NY, Armani visited the Bronx with Carolyn Kennedy, in particular the DreamYard Art Center that he helped donated to through the Fund For Public Schools. The actual opening ceremony and party reads like a who's who of celebrities: Paris Hilton, John Mayer, Leonardo DiCaprio, Emile Hirsch, Mira Sorvino, Victoria Beckham, Robert DeNiro, Martin Scorsese..
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Armani Exchange offers very competitive shipping charges: just $6 for standard shipping up to $20 for "express plus" shipping that delivers your order within 2 to 3 days. Armani Exchange even offers $6 same-day shipping (delivery between 2pm and 6pm) to certain Manhattan zip codes when you place your order before noon.
Who's tweeting about Armani Exchange
Armani Exchange is the more accessible and affordable Giorgio Armani line. Tweets about this one should be pretty busy. Who's been tweeting about A|X Armani Exchange lately?
Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans Spokesperson
Cristiano Ronaldo
According to an Armani Press Release dated June 14, 2010, GIORGIO ARMANI UNVEILS THE NEW IMAGES OF THE AUTUMN/WINTER 2010-11 EMPORIO ARMANI UNDERWEAR AND ARMANI JEANS CAMPAIGNS FEATURING CRISTIANO RONALDO, Cristiano Ronaldo will be appearing for the second season as the spokesperson for both Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans. Emporio Armani
Emporio Armani is perhaps best know for provocative underwear ads featuring top celebrities. At least that's what I think of! What is everyone else saying about Emporio Armani?
Fragrances From Giorgio Armani
Men's and Women's Collections Currently Available
The current Giorgio Armani fragrances available are:
Men:
Women:
Men:
- Attitude Extreme
- Attitude
- Acqua Di Gio
- Armani Mania
- Armani Eau Pour Homme
- Armani Code
- Emporio Armani He
- Emporio Armani Diamonds For Men
Women:
- Armani Code Women
- Armani Mania Women
- Acqua Di Gio
- Onde
- Sensi
- Emporio Armani She
- Emporio Armani Diamonds Intense
- Emporio Armani Diamonds
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Learn about Armani the Person
Giorgio Armani was born July 11, 1934. His original passion was medicine and he studied to be a doctor. Soon realizing this profession was not for him, he switched to study photography. In 1957, he again switched focus as he completed his obligatory military service. Learn how Armani worked his way up from a middle-class upbringing in WWII Italy to being one of the most powerful men in fashion with these books.
Rosanna Armani
Giorgio Armani's Sister
Rosanna Armani is Giorgio Armani's younger sister. Not to be outdone by Giorgio, she's also a former fashion model and is currently a photo editor and "aesthete." In the 1960s, 17-year-old Rosanna was a 4-year cover model for Italian fashion magazine, Arianna. Turning down an invitation from film producer Dino De Laurentiis to sign a contract and become an actress, Rosanna Armani pursued a career as a fashion editor for Annabella magazine and the travel photography editor for the Italian edition of Playboy magazine.
After an 8-year stint with Playboy magazine, Rosanna went to work with her brother. She worked in the press offices and also served as the Art Director for Armani catalogues, special-edition books and ad campaigns. Armani took a break for several years and returned to work for her brother's company again 3 years ago as a photography and advertising campaign consultant.
A Milan Of Her Own. Departures. Slesin, Suzanne. 1 November, 2002.
After an 8-year stint with Playboy magazine, Rosanna went to work with her brother. She worked in the press offices and also served as the Art Director for Armani catalogues, special-edition books and ad campaigns. Armani took a break for several years and returned to work for her brother's company again 3 years ago as a photography and advertising campaign consultant.
A Milan Of Her Own. Departures. Slesin, Suzanne. 1 November, 2002.
Armani Designs In Film
Films Where Giorgio Armani Was The Featured Designer
- American Gigolo - Richard Gere 1980
- Streets of Fire - 1984
- Phenomena - 1985
- Il Desiderio e la Corruzione - Natalie Baye 1985
- The Year of the Dragon - Ariane 1985
- El Amor Perjudica Seriamente la Salud - Ana Belen 1997
- Fuochi D'Artificio - Claudia Gerini & Leonardo Pieraccioni1997
- Mars Attacks - Michael J. Fox & Jack Nicholson (selected costumes)1997
- Mad City - Dustin Hoffman (selected costumes) 1997
- The Jackal - Bruce Willis (selected costumes) 1997
- Airforce One - Glenn Close (selected wardrobe) 1997
- Mimic - Mira Sorvino 1997
- Wag The Dog - Dustin Hoffman (selected wardrobe) 1997
- I Am Your Child - Tom Hanks 1997
- As Good As It Gets - Jack Nicholson & Greg Kinnear (selected wardrobes) 1997
- One Night Stand - Jack Nicholson & Greg Kinnear (selected wardrobes) 1997
- Gattaca - Ethan Hawke 1997
- Touch - Gina Gershon, Christopher Walkin (selected wardrobe), Bridget Fonda 1997
- Father's Day - Billy Crystal (selected wardbrobe) 1997
- Bulworth - Warren Beatty (party scene clothing) 1997/1998
- Reasonable Doubt - Melanie Griffith 1997
- Sotto la Luna - Claudia Gerini 1997
- Hazards et Coincidences - Alessandra Martinez 1997/em>
- At First Sight - Mira Sorvino (selected wardbrobe) 1998
- HurlyBurly - Kevin Spacey & Robin Wright Penn 1999
- Ed TV - Matthew McConaughey & Ellen DeGeneres (selected wardrobes) 1999
- Entrapment - Sean Connery & Catherine Zeta-Jones 1999
- Entropy - Lauren Holl 1999
- Double Jeopardy - Ashley Judd 1999
- Goodbye Lover - Dermot Mulroney & Patricia Arquette (selected wardbrobes - Ms. Arquette's designs by Emporio Armani) 1999
- Shaft - Samuel L. Jackson 2000
- Things You Can Tell Just By Looking At Her - Glenn Close 2000
- The Kid - Bruce Willis (selected suitings) 2000
- Bounce - 2000
- Made - Vince Vaughn 2000
- The Dark Knight - Christian Bale 2008
Armani Designs In Sport
Sports Teams Wearing Giorgio Armani Designs
- England Football Team -
- Italian Flag Bearers - Winter Olympics 2006
- Chelsea FC - since 2007
1997 Actors Dressed by Armani
Michael J. Fox, Bruce Willis, Billy Crystal, Ethan Hawke, Tom Hanks, Warren Beatty, Christopher Walkin..
1997 produced numerous films with men dressed by Giorgio Armani. He dressed Michael J. Fox in Mars Attacks, Billy Crystal in Father's Day, Ethan Hawke in Gattaca, Tom Hanks in I Am Your Child, Bruce Willis in The Jackal. Selected outfits worn by Christopher Walkin in Touch and clothing worn during the party scene in Bulworth by Warren Beatty were also designed by Mr. Armani.
Multiple Suitings With Giorgio Armani in 1997 Films
Dustin Hoffman, Jack Nicholson, Greg Kinnear
Armani designed clothing for Dustin Hoffman in two 1997 films, both Mad City and Wag The Dog. He dressed Jack Nicholson in Mars Attacks, As Good As It Gets and One Night Stand (Armani also clothed Greg Kinnear in both As Good As It Gets and One Night Stand).
Sources Cited
- Wikipedia Entry on Giorgio Armani
- See what wikipedia's online editors have to say about Giorgio Armani.
- Vogue's Who's Who
- Vogue magazine is fashion, Giorgio Armani is fashion... See what Vogue has to say on the man.
- From Milan to Massachusetts to Minsk: Armani Takes On The World.
- A brief business history of Armani's Empire, starting from when Armani was designing window for La Rinascente to today.
- The New York Times: Giorgio Armani
- This page offers a collection of links related to Giorgio Armani.
- The New York Times: A Few New Wrinkles For Armani. Rozhon, Tracie. February 24, 2004
- After the death of Sergio Galleotti, Armani astounded the fashion world by taking over the business side of his company and carrying on with the pair's dream. Ten years later, people question whether Armani, at the age of 69, can continue to remain a presence in the fashion world. He is determined to continue.
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