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That is what [Andy] Warhol portraits do: They elevate the subject into an icon of the pop culture he was documenting.

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Giorgio Armani
Age: 90
Born: 1934
Born: July 11
Entrepreneur
Fashion Designer
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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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Being famous very often means sacrificing your privacy and that of others. You have to impose on those close to you a pace and lifestyle that might be a bigger sacrifice for others than it is for you.
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I've always had a great interest in sports that embody the values of commitment, hard work and teamwork - all values I strongly believe in.
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Emphasize comfort without compromise.
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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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I wanted to dress the woman who lives and works, not the woman in a painting.
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The goal I seek is to have people refine their style through my clothing without having them become victims of fashion.
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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.
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I sensed that women wanted to be a little different. My fluidity gave them a way of interpreting their bodies in a more personal, individual way.
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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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Elegance is not catching somebody's eyes, it's staying in somebody's memory
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Style is having the courage of one's choices and the courage to say no. It's good taste and culture.
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When I go on my boat or to my vacation houses, where I still unfortunately spend very little time, I don't go with the celebrities I know but with a close group of friends and people who have worked with me for a long time.
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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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Sports will always be important in global culture, and so fashion, as a reflection of cultural trends, will always incorporate influences from sports.
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My success was also owed to career women who maybe had big legs or ample thighs, who felt well-protected by my fluid clothing that hid their flaws.
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You have to have doubts. I have collaborators I work with. I listen and then I decide. That's how it works.
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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 didn't have a happy childhood.
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I believe that style is the only real luxury,that is really desirable
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