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Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani Books

Fashion designer

Giorgio Armani, an iconic Italian fashion designer, was born on July 11, 1934. Renowned for his minimalist and elegant design style, he is one of the most influential figures in modern high fashion.

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“Actually I am very glad that people can buy Armani - even if it's a fake. I like the fact that I'm so popular around the world.”

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“Never in my wildest dreams did I entertain the idea that I would become a fashion designer.”

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“I design for real people. I think of our customers all the time. There is no virtue whatsoever in creating clothing or accessories that are not practical.”

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“I love things that age well - things that don't date, that stand the test of time and that become living examples of the absolute best.”

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“Jeans represent democracy in fashion.”

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“In practice, I've had a presence in China since 1998 with my commercial spaces and shops.”

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“Style is having the courage of one's choices and the courage to say no. It's good taste and culture.”

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“From the elitism of luxury to the democracy of beauty.”

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“Remain true to yourself and your philosophy.”

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“The difference between Fashion and Style is Quality”

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“My philosophy has always been to help women and men feel comfortable and confident through the clothes they wear.”

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“In the beginning, I thought that women needed protection, on a style level, to have the right impact to let them realize their desire for success. Now, many years later, women no longer need a masculine uniform. Women have changed.”

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“My success was also owed to career women who maybe had big legs or ample thighs, who felt well-protected by my fluid clothing that hid their flaws.”

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“I sensed that women wanted to be a little different. My fluidity gave them a way of interpreting their bodies in a more personal, individual way.”

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“I started to take care of my body after I turned 50. I never liked how I looked physically because I was too cute, short, with coloring only on my cheeks, the perfect little nose, and then the blue eyes. But I would have preferred to have the look of a tough guy from the wrong side of town - one of those fascinatingly ugly looks.”

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“Movies always fascinated me. They are an endless source of inspiration. There are countless images by great directors that made a profound impression on me, and I see film as a sublime example of teamwork.”

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“Anyhow, even though I have this home theater, I love going out to the movies. Movies are meant to be experienced together.”

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“I know that people who have been closely involved with my work for many years are terrified of having to answer to someone else, someone who is not me, and that it won't be me to help them in their problems. This is my real problem.”

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“Luxury is obviously the direction that interests me the most, but there is a lot of confusion between luxury and exhibitionism. For me, the concept of luxury is more traditional, more exclusive, more sophisticated than luxury for the masses.”

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“The human body is something that I truly love, above all else.”

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“I don't like women who follow fashion in the sense of becoming victims of it. I like women who have elegance, who have allure, who use fashion, rather than the other way around.”

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“When I go on my boat or to my vacation houses, where I still unfortunately spend very little time, I don't go with the celebrities I know but with a close group of friends and people who have worked with me for a long time.”

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“I've always worked. I have always been too responsible. But I don't know how to live any other way. I think that this discipline was also demanded of me by my work.”

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“Being famous very often means sacrificing your privacy and that of others. You have to impose on those close to you a pace and lifestyle that might be a bigger sacrifice for others than it is for you.”

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“My strong sense of discipline has always been with me, and it also gave me the need for deep affection. I have never been satisfied with acquaintances who are superficial, volatile, or quick to change. I have surrounded myself with people with whom I am in total complicity.”

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“I think that everyone has the right to fall in love at any age. But in life you have to learn how to control your emotions. You must know self-discipline.”

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“When I was younger, I never laughed. I was always sour. If I look at pictures of me from the past, I never see a smile. I think it came out of my insecurity. I had a lot of complexes.”

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“That is what [Andy] Warhol portraits do: They elevate the subject into an icon of the pop culture he was documenting.”

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“There is a danger in becoming an icon, as people can see you as remote and untouchable, and they are less willing to tolerate you doing things that don't fit with their preconceived idea of you. Iconic status can be like a pair of handcuffs, especially if, like me, you wish to continually stretch yourself creatively, as Warhol did.”

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“The secret is to remain true to your aesthetic vision, so that people can see that you really believe passionately in what you are doing. That way, they can relate to your style. At the same time, you experiment-you try new things.”

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“Anyone who is passionate about what they do will have a better chance of connecting with future generations than those who simply follow transient trends. At least their work will have a distinctive character, and this is what people respond to, I believe.”

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“A perfume is more than an extract it is a presence in abstraction. A perfume, for me, is a mystique.”

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“Working with Cate Blanchett, on and off the screen, has always been a highlight for me. She embodies the perfect combination of consummate actor and world-class fashion icon.”

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“Elegance does not catch the eye. It stays in memory.”

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“I find that fashion recently has been a little too hasty. Often times, it's put together quickly to catch the attention of the media, and I didn't want to do that.”

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“Eliminate the superfluous.”

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“Acknowledge the elegance of simplicity.”

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“Emphasize comfort without compromise.”

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“Individual style is the correct balance of knowing who you are, what works fro you, and how to develop your own personality”

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“For me, couture is the kingdom of imagination, creativity and experimentation, and this is how I approach it. I do, however, remain pragmatic and realistic.”

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“The confident artist is a fool.”

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“I have always been fascinated by the values of sport and loved its rituals; in fact, since ancient times sport has been a byword for top physical prowess and spectacular athletic performance.”

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“Through fashion I have shown my interpretation of the competitive spirit by dressing sportsmen and women, choosing to work with both those who are among the world's most renowned athletes and also those who are yet to achieve fame in the arena of sport.”

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“I've always had a great interest in sports that embody the values of commitment, hard work and teamwork - all values I strongly believe in.”

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“Sports are fundamental for growing in a healthy way: they represent fair competition, strength, and exercise, which enhance the body's healthy balance and strengthen the mind.”

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“I like to think that when an athlete wears Armani, it makes him or her feel confident, and as we all know, confidence is fundamental to winning in any competition.”

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“Of course, the muscular build of athletes is always a challenge for a designer, but my clothing's softness and comfort, which are central aspects of my stylistic vision, allow it to adapt to various physical builds effortlessly.”

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“Of course sportsmen and women are not only great role models, they are great fashion models too, as they are at the peak of physical perfection.”

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About the Author

Born: July 11, 1934
Known for: Fashion designer
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