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Quote by Giorgio Armani

“Retailing has become fiercely competitive. Today there are many large global fashion companies who have opened up mono-brand stores in major cities around the world. When I first opened my boutique in New York, in 1985, there were almost no other European luxury brands present with their own stores. Now Fifth Avenue is packed with huge stores from major Italian and French labels.”

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Giorgio Armani

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. more

“Today, people no longer go out with a total look or ensemble taken straight from the runway. Customers mix and match between labels and between price points. The idea is to create something for yourself: what you want, and how you want it. I realize that shoppers want more flexibility and choice now.”

People Today Choices Realizing Taken Flexibility

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“My brands all are unique in terms of their spirits, but they have the same Armani stamp. There is a level of taste which runs through every single product. Sitting side by side, they are perhaps more stimulating than they would be just on their own. It gives a new idea, a new proposal, a new perspective.”

Giving Running Spirit Term Perspective Unique Proposal

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“Clean lines have always been important to me, both in terms of interiors as well as fashion. For interiors, I am more interested in textures and surface treatments than bold color or print - the vein on a wood or the shine on a lacquer, for example. I know immediately when something isn't working - usually it's a question of consistency - and I make instantaneous decisions on how to remedy the situation.”

Important Term Decision Situation Fashion Shining Print Consistency

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“I am impressed with America's capacity for change, and their ability to bring someone as inspirational as Barack Obama into the White House.”

House Ability Barack

Author:Giorgio Armani