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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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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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Remain true to yourself and your philosophy.
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Youth culture adopts Armani and adapts it in its own way, as befits youthful enthusiasm.
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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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I was an observer. I liked to listen rather than openly express myself. This trait is something that I've retained over the years.
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The confident artist is a fool.
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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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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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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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When I was younger, I never laughed. I was always sour. If I look at pictures of me from the past, I never see a smile. I think it came out of my insecurity. I had a lot of complexes.
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I wanted to dress the woman who lives and works, not the woman in a painting.
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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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To create something exceptional, your mindset must be relentlessly focused on the smallest detail.
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I believe that style is the only real luxury,that is really desirable
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I've always thought of the T-shirt as the Alpha and Omega of the fashion alphabet, ... The White T.
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Emphasize comfort without compromise.
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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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Of course, the muscular build of athletes is always a challenge for a designer, but my clothing's softness and comfort, which are central aspects of my stylistic vision, allow it to adapt to various physical builds effortlessly.
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I know that people who have been closely involved with my work for many years are terrified of having to answer to someone else, someone who is not me, and that it won't be me to help them in their problems. This is my real problem.
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