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Armani

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

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Biography

Armani was born in Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. He originally trained in science, 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. His sister Rosanna Armani joined him in the company; Galeotti died in 1985.

Giorgio Armani is also known as being a fan of Inter Milan. In fact, according to reports, in 2006 there was a posibility that he would be new Inter's president. 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. Armani was also noted for building a mansion on the Caribbean island of Antigua, and being among the first designers to ban models with a body mass index (BMI) under 18, after model Ana Carolina Reston starved herself to death due to anorexia nervosa.

In the news

In 2001, Forbes named Giorgio Armani the most successful Italian designer, estimating his net worth at $1.7 billion. The following year he was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

In 2005, Armani was named the "Best Dressed Environmentalist" by the Sustainable Style Foundation. In 2006, he designed the ceremonial Italian flag-bearers' outfits at the 2006 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony in Turin, Italy.

Brands

Giorgio Armani has launched numerous lines over the years including:

Armani Exchange (A|X), the most affordable diffusion line, sold in freestanding boutiques that sell this line exclusively.; Armani Jeans, a lower priced collection of jeans and clothes aimed at a younger market.; Armani Casa, a line of furniture and accessories for the home.; Armani Junior, a line of clothes for boys and girls.; Emporio Armani, a line of ready-to-wear clothes and accessories aimed at a younger market.; Armani Collezioni a more expensive line of ready-to-wear clothes aimed at an older market.; Armani Occhiali, an eyewear line that includes both frames and sunglasses.; Giorgio Armani, the premiere line of Armani's clothing, sometimes referred to as "black label".; Armani PrivÃ©, the haute couture line.;