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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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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 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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Youth culture adopts Armani and adapts it in its own way, as befits youthful enthusiasm.
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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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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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Eliminate the superfluous.
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I wanted to dress the woman who lives and works, not the woman in a painting.
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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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War taught me that not everything is glamorous.
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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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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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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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Our wardrobe needs to be more versatile, and, above all, it needs to be comfortable.
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Remain true to yourself and your philosophy.
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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 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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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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The difference between style and fashion is quality.
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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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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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