Giorgio Armani - Biography, In the news, Branding

Fashion designer, born in Piacenza, N Italy. He studied medicine for a time in Milan, and after military service worked as a window dresser and menswear buyer in a department store until he became a designer for Nino Cerruti (1930– ) in 1961. He set up his own company in 1975, designing first for men, then women, including loose-fitting blazers and jackets. He was appointed a United Nations goodwill ambassador in 2002. In 2003 he became the first fashion designer to be honoured with an exhibition at London's Royal Academy.

Biography

ARMANI was born in Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

He originally trained in science, then gave it up to pursue photography, before being called up for national service in 1957.

He is known today for his clean, tailored lines.

His sister Rosanna Armani joined him in the company;

Giorgio was noted for building a mansion in the Caribbean Island of Antigua.

In the news

In 1996, Armani was one of several designers convicted of corruption.

In 2001, Forbes magazine named Giorgio Armani the most successful designer out of Italy, estimating his net worth at $1.7 billion.

In 2005, Armani was named Best-dressed Environmentalist by the Sustainable Style Foundation.

He was considered the world's sexiest man in 2005. You can visit his website at or

In 2006, he designed the ceremonial Italian flag-bearers' outfits at the 2006 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony in Turin, Italy.

The 2006 Spring and Fall ranges of Emporio Armani &

Branding

Giorgio Armani has launched numerous lines over the years including:

A|X (Armani Exchange), the most affordable diffusion line, sold in freestanding boutiques that sell this line exclusively. Armani Jeans, a lower priced collection sold in department stores Armani Casa, a line of furniture and accessories for the home Armani Junior Emporio Armani, targeted toward younger buyers, offering less expensive and more mass produced items Armani Collezioni Armani Occhiali, an eyewear line that includes frames and sunglasses.

There are also Emporio Armani Cafés worldwide.