Giorgio Armani Death: Fashion Icon Passes Away
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Who he was: Giorgio Armani, known as “king Giorgio,” was a highly influential Italian fashion designer.
Early life & Career Start: born in Piacenza, Italy in 1934, he initially intended to study medicine but became interested in fashion through a job at a Milan department store.
Impact on fashion: He revolutionized Italian ready-to-wear, especially with the “Armani suit” and the “power suit” for women in the 1980s. He is credited with shaping red carpet fashion.
Celebrity Clients: He dressed numerous Hollywood and music stars, including Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Cate Blanchett, and Lady Gaga.
Film Work: Armani designed costumes for over 200 films, notably American Gigolo (1980). Recent Plans: He was planning a major event during Milan Fashion Week to celebrate his brand’s 50th anniversary.
The article includes three images:
- Armani at the Royal Academy in London in 2003.
- Armani with actors Richard Gere and Lauren Hutton in 2003.