Giorgio Armani Quotes
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Elegance is not to be noticed, but to be remembered.
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Elegance doesn’t mean being noticed, it means being remembered
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The essence of style is a simple way of saying something complex.
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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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Through fashion I have shown my interpretation of the competitive spirit by dressing sportsmen and women, choosing to work with both those who are among the world's most renowned athletes and also those who are yet to achieve fame in the arena of sport.
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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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Madonna, as we know, is very difficult.
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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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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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All my work at Armani is based primarily on my personal vision of style, and while I differentiate between the look and mood of my various labels, I am never overly concerned with being 'on trend.'
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The difference between style and fashion is quality.
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I've tried to find a new elegance. It's not easy because people want to be shocked. They want explosive fashion. But explosions don't last, they disappear immediately and leave nothing but ashes.
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The confident artist is a fool.
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The stars I have worked with not only look good in my clothes, but they also embody a spirit of dedication and hard work that I relate to and admire.
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My strong sense of discipline has always been with me, and it also gave me the need for deep affection. I have never been satisfied with acquaintances who are superficial, volatile, or quick to change. I have surrounded myself with people with whom I am in total complicity.
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Youth culture adopts Armani and adapts it in its own way, as befits youthful enthusiasm.
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When I go on my boat or to my vacation houses, where I still unfortunately spend very little time, I don't go with the celebrities I know but with a close group of friends and people who have worked with me for a long time.
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If people want to change, they will. If they don't want to, it's hard to make them do so. The current interest in the environment is a good thing. The best way to make a contribution in fashion is to promote the idea that a fundamental interest in preserving the environment is itself fashionable.
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From the elitism of luxury to the democracy of beauty.
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To be the best in your field is a great ambition, and requires discipline and a huge amount of effort. The athletes who possess this drive are the ones I am attracted to.
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To create something exceptional, your mindset must be relentlessly focused on the smallest detail.
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Modern life requires us to be more and more flexible in our attire.
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My philosophy has always been to help women and men feel comfortable and confident through the clothes they wear.
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Retailing has become fiercely competitive. Today there are many large global fashion companies who have opened up mono-brand stores in major cities around the world. When I first opened my boutique in New York, in 1985, there were almost no other European luxury brands present with their own stores. Now Fifth Avenue is packed with huge stores from major Italian and French labels.
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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 world is changing and so is fashion.
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Never in my wildest dreams did I entertain the idea that I would become a fashion designer.
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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 think that everyone has the right to fall in love at any age. But in life you have to learn how to control your emotions. You must know self-discipline.
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Accessories are important and becoming more and more important every day.
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