Giorgio Armani Fashion Designer Profile

He is an influential designer who has defined the fashion since the 70s and is known for
his clean and tailored lines. Labeled the Father of Italian Fashion is Giorgio Armani.

Born in 1934 in to a humble family in the Italian town of Piacenza, 80 kilometers south
of Milan and 70 years on Armani’s’ fashion designs have made him one of the most
influential designers if the 20th Century.

However, he originally planned a different career path. He studied Medicine for two
years which he then gave up to pursue photography. This dream came to an end as well
after he was called up for National Service in 1957.

Eventually he became interested in fashion and was offered a job in Milan Department
Store, La Rinascente as a window dresser. Armani’s first big break though came in the
early 1960s when he was hired to design a men’s wear line for well-known fashion house
Nino Cerutti.

Nine years later, Armani began a freelance design business and with the help of his close
friend Sergio Galeotti, the Giorgio Armani label was set up and his men’s wear label was
established in 1974, with his women’s wear line following 12 months later.

Armani’s signature jackets for both men and women really changed the traditional
tailoring and by the late 70s, his clothes were becoming part of the trend. His suits for
men were loved and his designs for women which were both masculine and feminine, as
well as modern and elegant were admired.

He begun dressing many high profile names and had his work featured in films although
it was until 1980 that he achieved his international breakthrough when he designed and
tailored suits for Richard Gere’s wardrobe in the film American Gigolo.

Armani then went on to dress almost every super star in the world. His expertise is sought
by many and his fashion shows are always star-studded events, but he also caters for the
not-so-well heeled with off the peg designs.

The who’s who of Hollywood A-list celebrities are constantly walking the Red Carpet
draped in Armani, such as Oscar winners and leading ladies Kate Blanchett and Helen
Mirren, as well as Beyonce and Kerry Washington.

While at the 2007 Oscars it was Armani that stole the show. The designer outfitted almost
every male star at the awards.

In 2003, fashion guru Armani was honored with the inaugural Rodeo Drive Walk of Style
Award, where he was very gratified to be recognized after many years.

Presented with a torso, a minute to version of the Robert Graham Sculpture which stands
on Rodeo drive, a permanent plaque was embedded into the ground to honor Armani.

Armani’s brand now includes six major fashion lines. However, his Armani pride haute
couture line made history being the first haute couture Paris Fashion Show to be
broadcast live online.

The Armani pride line is purely made to wear and cannot be purchased in stores,
however, it can be ordered and custom-made for anyone willing to pay the price. Again,
high profile celebrities like Kate Blanchett favor this particular brand.

He’s not just a designer; Giorgio Armani is a fashion icon. Having been in the Industry
for many years, he has built a brand that carries with it a style of sophistication that could
never be under estimated.