Giorgio Armani

Gorgio Armani

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Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani is an Italian luxury fashion house which was founded by Giorgio Armani in 1975. It is well known for his clean, tailored lines. He was commended as the most successful Italian designer.

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What is the success story of Gorgio Armani?

Giorgio Armani was born into a humble family in the town of Présance, Italy, where he grew up with his brother Sergio, sister Rosanna, and parents Maria Raimondi and Hugo Armani.

He studies medicine but gives up to take his picture. After completing his military service in 1957, he worked as a window dresser in his department store La Rinascente in Milan, Italy. From 1961 until 1970, Armani worked as a stylist for Nino Cerruti, who retired for independence.

In 1974, with the help of his partner Sergio Galeotti, he founded his own apparel company. At first Men’s He was a line. In 1975 he launched a series of female models. Later, his international recognition was secured when he designed clothes for major Hollywood actors, including Richard Gere, in the film American Gigolo (1980).

In 1980, Armani designed uniforms for the Italian Air Force.

He started working on his perfumes in 1982 and had his first success with Low His Armani in 1984. 

In 1987, he received the Jeffrey Beane Award from the Fashion Designers Council of America. In 2006, he co-founded the hotel chain ARMANI Hotels in partnership with EMAAR (a Dubai real estate company).

Giorgio Armani received the officer’s badge of the Legion of Honor at the end of his fashion week in Paris on July 3, 2008.

In 2010, he created stage costumes for Lady Gaga, whom he met at the Grammy Awards.

The Armani Hotel opened in Burj Khalifa on April 27, 2010 and consists of the lower 39 floors of a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. There are 160 rooms and suites and 144 residences.

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Is Gorgio Armani a luxury brand?

Yes. Sold exclusively in Giorgio Armani boutiques, specialty stores and select luxury department stores. Giorgio Armani is a high-end brand specializing in men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, accessories, eyewear, cosmetics, and perfumes.

What the other brands does Gorgio Armani communicate with?

The label is integrated into three main lines:  Giorgio Armani, Armani Exchange and Emporio ArmaniEA7 is his sportwear brand.