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fromwww.esquire.com
1 day agoHow Giorgio Armani Broke Into America
When Fred maneuvered to steer him into Barneys, he was a start-upnot quite a nobody but a long way from the top. At that time, he barely had a label to speak of; after putting in time behind the scenes of fashion, the 41-year-old designer founded Giorgio Armani S.p.A. out of a two-room office in 1975.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 day agoGiorgio Armani worked into his 90s. Here's his daily routine and secret to longevity.
He died on Thursday, and "worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, the collections, and the many ongoing and future projects," the Armani company said in a statement. In his last interview, Armani told the Financial Times that his greatest weakness was his inability to relinquish control. The billionaire fashion designer was remotely approving details, including watching fittings and models' make-up, when, in a career-first, he was unable to attend three fashion shows in June and July due to illness.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day agoElegant, determined, a little unknowable: Giorgio Armani is gone but will never be forgotten
Giorgio Armani revolutionized contemporary fashion—creating the unstructured suit, muted neutrals, and modern chic—and continued leading his brand until his death at 91.
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fromFortune
1 day agoGiorgio Armani dies at 91: How the legendary designer's handcrafted succession plan will shape the future of his empire
Giorgio Armani, 91, died, leaving a planned succession dividing control of the Armani Group among six heirs including family, a longtime collaborator, and a foundation.
fromFast Company
1 day agoDesigner Giorgio Armani is dead at 91. A look back at the 'king' of Italian fashion
It all began with the jacket. Giorgio Armani twisted and bruised the angular piece of clothing - tearing out the padding, adjusting the proportions, moving the buttons - until he was left with something supple as a cardigan, light as a shirt. "Removing all rigidity from the garment and discovering an unexpected naturalness," as he put it years later. "It was the starting point for everything that came after." His 1970s reimagining of the jacket - a study in nonchalance - was to be his statement of purpose as a fashion designer.
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Juventus
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1 week agoGiorgio Armani Suits Up Juventus with Midnight-Blue Swagger | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008
Giorgio Armani designed a formalwear capsule for Juventus F.C., blending Italian tailoring with relaxed, mobile silhouettes and luxury materials like crêpe and water-repellent cashmere.
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