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War taught me that not everything is glamorous.

Giorgio Armani

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Giorgio Armani
Age: 90
Born: 1934
Born: July 11
Entrepreneur
Fashion Designer
Glamorous
Taught
War
Everything

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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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Italy is not widely thought of as a pioneer of youth culture in the way, say, the UK is.
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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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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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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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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.
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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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China approaches fashion with strong enthusiasm. And I believe that this enthusiasm can be translated into something interesting, economically speaking. Not only for my brand, but also for other brands.
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The confident artist is a fool.
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The difference between style and fashion is quality.
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Accessories are important and becoming more and more important every day. They can completely change the look of an outfit, and women like the idea of having a wardrobe that's versatile. For instance, a strong piece of jewelry can make a simple outfit look elegant.
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I wanted to dress the woman who lives and works, not the woman in a painting.
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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 interesting thing about basketball is that it is played recreationally all over the world in playgrounds where people shoot hoops. Perhaps it is because of this that the look of the game seems to have been able to cross over into streetwear more easily than that of some sports that are confined to more specialist arenas.
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There are always protests, whether you do something good or bad. Even if you do something beneficial, people say you do it because it's advertising.
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I believe that my clothes can give people a better image of themselves - that it can increase their feelings of confidence and happiness.
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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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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've tried to find a new elegance. It's not easy because people want to be shocked. They want explosive fashion. But explosions don't last, they disappear immediately and leave nothing but ashes.
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Eliminate the superfluous.
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