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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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Giorgio Armani
Age: 90
Born: 1934
Born: July 11
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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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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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Technical garments for sporting performance will, I believe, simply become more and more fit for purpose and will perform better and better. What is perhaps more interesting is how this technology will cross over into the fashion mainstream. We already see this trend in everything from footwear to outerwear.
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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 goal I seek is to have people refine their style through my clothing without having them become victims of fashion.
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Remember that, in the end, the customer doesn't know, or care, if you are small or large as an organization - she or he only focuses on the garment hanging on the rail in the store.
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Our wardrobe needs to be more versatile, and, above all, it needs to be comfortable.
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It would be very hard for me to do things somebody else's way.
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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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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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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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Anyone who is passionate about what they do will have a better chance of connecting with future generations than those who simply follow transient trends. At least their work will have a distinctive character, and this is what people respond to, I believe.
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Sports are fundamental for growing in a healthy way: they represent fair competition, strength, and exercise, which enhance the body's healthy balance and strengthen the mind.
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The difference between style and fashion is quality.
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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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I believe that style is the only real luxury,that is really desirable
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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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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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Emphasize comfort without compromise.
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