“La Repubblica” emphasizes that Armani has passed away in the work environment, which he devoted almost his whole life. Although he spent the last months at home recovery after staying in the hospital and could not participate in shows in person, he continued to control online preparation, taking care of every detail of the upcoming collection.
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“Armani, Italia”. The Italian press says goodbye to the outstanding fashion designer
As revealed, in the last days of his life the designer focused on preparations for the show on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his career, which was to take place on September 28 at the Academy of Fine Arts in Milan. “He was tireless, he did not stop. This is an absolute fashion legend, a universal myth” – emphasizes” La Repubblica “, comparing him to Coco Chanel.
The newspaper points out that his work was unique, because no one like Armani understood the spirit of his time, transforming him into fashion.
“Corriere della Sera” emphasizes that The whole world says goodbye to the visionary who combined genius and discipline, and “La Stamp” on the first page announces: “Armani, Italia”describing the designer as an artist in times often devoid of taste and good manners.
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Giorgio Armani – this is how his career in the fashion world developed
Giorgio Armani was born on July 11, 1934 in Piacenza in the Emilia-Romania region. In 1953 he began studying medicine in Milan, but after three years he interrupted his studies and was called to the army. After completing his service, he did not return to the university, but began to work as a seller at the Rinascente department store.
Armani dressed film stars, Italian athletes, and his creations were also eager to choose politicians. In 2009, he was offered a lifetime Senator of Italy, traditionally reserved for particularly distinguished people, but the designer refused. Similarly, he avoided rapprochement with political parties, limiting his activities to supporting Italian companies.
The breakthrough came in 1965, when the well -known stylist Nino Cerruti hired himthat he would design a new collection of clothes for him.
It was thanks to him that he debuted in the fashion world, presenting the line under his name, which also convinced him to create a personal brand.
To take his first steps, he sold his “Beetle”.
The debut original collection of Giorgio Armani was presented in 1975.when he founded a company with such a name with his life partner Sergio Galeotti, who died 10 years later.
In a speech given on the occasion of giving him the title of doctor honorary causa, the designer explained to students management: – Many people thought then that I couldn't save the company.
– I overcame difficult moments thanks to commitment and rigor; values taken from the house, which I always show those who believe in myself, and I recommend them even more now when ephemeral successes are multiplying – he said.
About the Italian fashion creator began to be loud in the world of the film in 1980, when he designed costumes for Richard Gere in the film “American Żigolka”. Since then, he was one of the favorite designers in Hollywood.
Politicians and media said goodbye to Armani as “Ambassador Made in Italy”, emphasizing his huge impact on the image of Italy in the world of fashion and culture.
