With his beautifully tailored clothes, Giorgio Armani not only makes people look and feel incredible, he gives them presence. With a net worth of over $4.1 billion, he has become the most successful designer to come out of Italy.
Though he never set out to be a designer, Giorgio has taken the little company he created in 1974 and turned it into a fashion empire, where his clothes are regularly featured at red carpet events like the Academy Awards.
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He set up his own fashion label in the mid 1970s with a business partner but got his big break in 1980 when he designed the clothes for Richard Gere in the film American Gigolo.
Renowned for his clean, tailored lines, Giorgio is the designer of choice for many A list celebrities.
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"I love him. I have known him for a million years and I love the fact that if you bought something 20 years ago you can still wear it today."
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His couture line Armani Privé is strictly made to wear and not available for purchase in stores but can be ordered and tailored at a very high price.
Giorgios design philosophy follows three golden rules. Eliminate the excesses, emphasize the comfort, and acknowledge simple elegance. It is with those values, along with hard work and exceptional talent that has earned him his fortune and accolades.
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Showing hes not afraid to move with the times, in 2007 Giorgio became the first designer to broadcast an haute couture fashion show live on the Internet.
Synonymous with understated chic, Giorgio Armani and his eagle logo have soared through fashion history and will remain there for many years to come.
