Kennesaw honors model Sean O'Pry Aug 17, 2009
With his lithe body draped in the fabrics of Calvin Klein, Lacoste and Giorgio Armani, O Pry skyrocketed to modeling fame under the name of Sean-O. In July, Forbes publications named him the world s most successful male model for 2009. And Monday, one of the planet s hottest hunks comes home to be honored by the Kennesaw City Council. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Supermodelgetaways Aug 14, 2009
Favored among well-heeled celebrities for its unspoiled beaches, exotic architecture and bohemian spirit, the 50-villa community has been seducing the likes of Christie Brinkley, Claudia Schiffer, Uma Thurman and Giorgio Armani since it opened. Wayne Hudson, a representative of Costa Careyes, the company founded by Gian Franco Brignone that builds and rents villas in the area, says that privacy is the single biggest appeal of the development to stars like Klum and Seal. (MSNBC -- Travel)
‘Top model’ returns to Kennesaw Aug 14, 2009
He s been the face of Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani and numerous others. Special While a student at North Cobb High School, Kennesaw native Sean O'Pry was discovered by a fashion scout. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
The original American casual style Aug 6, 2009
One of his first fashion gigs was designing for noted Italian designer Giorgio Armani for his bridge line, Le Collezioni. He went on to design for renowned labels Anne Klein. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Summer scarf warms up cool look Jul 20, 2009
They're available most everywhere: Hb Monaco, Urban Outfitters and street vendors, on the low end, as well as from upscale designers such as John Varvatos, Dolce na and Giorgio Armani. Scarves have been around since man learned to weave, but the latest trend hit critical mass last summer with the young, trendy crowd that favored the kaffiyeh-inspired look. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fashion World Mourns Lacroix's Last Show Jul 11, 2009
Other winter 2010 shows on Tuesday, day two of the French capital's three-day-long haute couture extravaganza, included a high-wattage performance by red-carpet favorite Giorgio Armani, a darkly ravishing collection by Givenchy and Chanel, where models emerged from giant perfume bottles ... GIORGIO ARMANI PRIVE ... The show _ under Armani's couture label Giorgio Armani Prive _ had a vaguely flappery air about it. (CBS News -- World)
Paris: Fall couture Jul 10, 2009
GIORGIO ARMANI PRIVE "It's blinding," said Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett of the Italian designer's high-wattage collection of impeccably cut suits and long, lean dresses covered in dazzling beadwork ... The show under Armani's couture label Giorgio Armani Prive had a vaguely flappery air about it. (AZCentral -- Style)
Designers stick to the city next summer Jun 24, 2009
"The collection is very 'city smart,"' Giorgio Armani said of his much applauded show Tuesday, which combined classic cotton suits with intricately knit pullovers and workout stretch pants. The group of bikers who rode down the runway at the end of the show underlined the contemporary city feel of the collection. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Best Dressed Jun 22, 2009
Camilla Belle vamps it up in Giorgio Armani, Ashley Tisdale glitters in Jenny Packham, Selena Gomez rocks an Egyptian-inspired Robert Ellis Dress, and more. tags. (Teen Vogue)
Other deaths Jun 18, 2009
Founder of the fashion boutique Charivari, Ms. Weiser turned the forward-looking store into a miniature retail empire that helped open the American market to international designers such as Giorgio Armani. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
What today's hip furniture is wearing Jun 18, 2009
And ever since Bloomingdale's flagship store sold $35,000 worth of Ralph Lauren home furnishings the first day they went on sale in 1983, manufacturers have recognized the potential of names like Giorgio Armani and Donna Karan to imbue armoires and bedding with cachet. But the industry's current focus on accessorizing as a form of self-expression represents a marked change from most of the last 50 years, when Americans typically strived for a living room of uniform style that looked as if it had... (FOX61, CT)
Don't be a Fashion Victim Jun 16, 2009
In the June 2009 issue of Magazine, designer Giorgio Armani suggests all women should say to themselves I know what I like, and if fashion proposes something that s not me, forget it. So, with this in mind, trust yourself. (Suite101.com)
Ben Franklin & Jon PickstoneTHE LIMEY Jun 16, 2009
The Giorgio Armani Award for on-pitch fashion. Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fbregas wins this hands down for his on-pitch cameo after his side's tempestuous FA Cup sixth-round win over Hull City. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Minister charges L'Oreal to source raw materials from Ghana Jun 6, 2009
The L'Oreal Group exists in over 130 countries with over 30 global brands including SoftSheen, Carson's Dark and Lovely, Giorgio Armani, Ralph and Lauren and Garnier's Fructis, among others. Ms Tetteh said apart from employment opportunities, sourcing of raw materials from Ghana would stimulate growth in the micro, small and medium sectors of the economy and enhance the integration of the company's operations within the economy. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
L'Oreal Celebrates 100 Years of Beauty With Volunteer Day in New York City Jun 5, 2009
L'Oreal's impressive portfolio of brands includes Lancome, Giorgio Armani, shu uemura, Yves Saint Laurent Beaute, Biotherm, Viktor & Rolf, Diesel, Cacharel, L'Oreal Paris, Garnier, Vichy, La Roche-Posay, L'Oreal Professionnel and Kerastase. The U.S. is the base for the product development, international marketing and advertising for L'Oreal's eleven American brands: Maybelline New York, Soft-Sheen. (PR Newswire)
* Christian Lacroix files for protection from creditors Jun 3, 2009
The modern strategy, as exemplified by the growth of the Giorgio Armani brand, is a sunburst, with the designer at the epicenter and all product categories (except sunglasses, which are technically demanding) under the brand control. Yet, significantly, an Armani Prive couture line was created to add prestige and a direct link with celebrity clients. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Famous Fragrance - Celebrity Perfum... May 29, 2009
Celebrities are brand names, so by adding their name to an already existing perfume company such as Revlon, Giorgio Armani and Tommy Hilfiger, they are creating a co-branded product. The more famous a celebrity, the more fragrance they will sell. (Suite101.com)
Blue and yellow all over Oscar red carpet May 21, 2009
Giorgio Armani helped Clive Owen put on his suit. Its one of the highlights of this experience. (MSNBC -- Academy Awards)
Oscar red carpet is a designers dream May 21, 2009
Robert Triefus, Armanis executive vice president of communications, said Armani relies on personal relationships a luxury it can afford because Giorgio Armani himself has enjoyed a long history with the entertainment industry, with movie credits ranging from American Gigolo to De-Lovely. . (MSNBC -- Academy Awards)
Il Divo's David Miller discusses Armani, Simon Cowell, and more May 14, 2009
For their current tour, which brings them to the Agganis Arena tonight, the band's wardrobe was custom designed by Giorgio Armani. The Italian designer, who calls the band "powerful and mesmerizing," created suits that Il Divo member David Miller says "have sparkle and a little bit of glitz going on, but it's all within the classy Armani touch." We chatted with Miller last week about Armani, Cowell, and dressing like a pirate. (Boston Globe)
Luxury brands look to China for cushion in crisis May 12, 2009
Spokespeople for Giorgio Armani SpA and Swatch Group said managers had no time to talk. Tiffany nd Burberry Group did not respond to calls. (AZCentral -- Business)
McDonald's searches for the 'hip' look May 11, 2009
New York brand consultant Steve Stoute said possible candidates include Russell Simmons' "Phat Farm" label, Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani, American Eagle and P. Diddy's Sean John label. Currently, McDonald's uniforms vary among its franchises nationwide, but recent styles include a white "business style" collared shirt with small breast pocket, dark polyester pants and a belt, he said. (Business Report, South Africa)
China still has an appetite for luxury goods May 11, 2009
Spokespeople for Giorgio Armani SpA and Swatch Group said managers had no time to talk. Tiffany & Co. and Burberry Group did not respond to calls. (MSNBC -- Business)
Over the Top! Madoff's $100K Amex Bills May 8, 2009
She spent $3,792 in Paris on January 11 at Giorgio Armani, Jil Sander and Marni. Peter Chavkin, Ruth Madoff's attorney, said he had no comment. (ABC News -- Business)
World's luxury brands holding on May 7, 2009
One brand that fell out of the top 10 in 2009 is Giorgio Armani, which ranked eighth last year, with a value of $5. 12 billion. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Style: Boys button up for winter May 1, 2009
It even compared his "misuse of tailored clothing" to former US president Richard Nixon who "regularly took to the beach in front of his vacation home ... wearing wool pants, wing tips and button-front shirts. "Not exactly the epitome of coastal cool," it quipped. It got me to thinking what WWD might have done had the President also been wearing this season's hot ticket item: a tailored waistcoat. Would it have called for his impeachment? Thankfully, he wasn't. But plenty of others are buttoning... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Barneys remains on track for fall debut Apr 30, 2009
Clothes by designers Giorgio Armani and Miuccia Prada first appeared in the U.S. at Barneys, Doonan said. Barneys is betting that its sense of humor and eye for fashion will hit a bull's-eye with Valley shoppers. (AZCentral -- Business)
Luxury goods makers try to crack Indian market Mar 27, 2009
John Hooks, deputy managing director at Giorgio Armani, said he made dozens of trips to India over several years before partnering with DLF, a real estate giant ... The company opened one Giorgio Armani boutique and one Emporio Armani shop in New Delhi in October. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Vladimir Kagan's designs are timeless - and functional Mar 26, 2009
Vladimir Kagan's designs are timeless - and functional - The Boston Globe. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
Armani may go slow on India plans Mar 24, 2009
BANGALORE: Italian fashion brand Giorgio Armanis India may go slow on its India plans as the market meltdown and a slumping economy affect the creation of luxury malls and shopping centres ... Calling the India foray a longterm project, Giorgio Armanis deputy managing director John Hooks said that Armani will also be affected if its India partner faces a slow down in building luxury malls ... The JV, Giorgio Armani India 00004000 was forged in the fourth quarter of 2008, with rights to set... (India Times)
Billionaireplaygrounds Mar 17, 2009
When Oprah Winfrey wants crystal-clear Caribbean waters and perfect palm trees, she returns to her playground on Antigua, where Eric Clapton and Giorgio Armani are among her famous neighbors ... But when Oprah wants turquoise water and lazily swaying palm trees, she returns to her playground on Antigua, where she counts Eric Clapton and Giorgio Armani among her famous neighbors. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Milan fashion week shows gloss is going Mar 8, 2009
Earlier Friday, Giorgio Armani brought back the man-tailored power suit, which secured a place for the "moda Milanese" on the international fashion map in the 1980s. But the contemporary version is more feminine, with a small fitted jacket and slim elasticized pants. (Xinhuanet, China)
Luxury for Less: Shop Huge Sales Mar 8, 2009
Finney recently used a Saks friends and family coupon to buy her favorite Giorgio Armani Hydro Glow foundation at 15% off $57, which knocked the price down to $48. 45 (before tax). (ABC News -- Business)
Jumbo task for model Mar 7, 2009
With an impressive portfolio that includes assignments with the likes of Giorgio Armani, Calvin Klein and Gucci in Europe, and nearly nine years of experience in the business, Ribbsaeter, 28, has seen the ups and downs of the industry ... After working in Europe for Giorgio Armani, Gucci and Louis Vuitton, among others, he moved to Mumbai where he established his own modelling agency. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Fashion companies scale back shows Mar 5, 2009
Italy's top names like Giorgio Armani and Versace held two runs to present their designs as they always do. Roberto Cavalli pulled his Just Cavalli show because of financial problems at its distributor, which went into special administration last month. (Boston Globe)
Get your shop on Feb 27, 2009
Consigners don't have to own Giorgio Armani to score a sale. The buyers whip through your clothes quickly but are still picky. (AZCentral -- Style)
Emporio Armani is atwitter Feb 27, 2009
Giorgio Armani called this line "playful and witty." And there was something fresh about the short coats and dresses, with an occasional full-blown rose pattern to add to the femininity. Accessories stood out: a beret with big flat metallic discs; bold pearl bracelets; and the patterned socks worn on top of seamed hose. (International Herald Tribune)
Milan catwalks bare Feb 27, 2009
Giorgio Armani brought his trademark jaunty sophistication to Milan's catwalks on Thursday, inviting insouciance despite trying times ... Milan Fashion Week goes into its third day on Friday with shows by Giorgio Armani, Gianfranco Ferre, Alberta Ferretti, Jil Sander and Burberry. (iAfrica.com)
* Doldrums ahead of stunted Milan Fashion Week Feb 25, 2009
Recalling that mens collections were shown in January in a crisis atmosphere with 20 percent fewer shows, Boselli insisted that all the big fashion names are in the womens lineup X such as Giorgio Armani, Moschino, Gucci, Fendi and Versace ... Giorgio Armani last week inaugurated a huge concept store covering 4,000m2 on New Yorks Fifth Avenue. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Red carpet glamour rules the night Feb 24, 2009
Anne Hathaway looked like a mermaid in Giorgio Armani Prive's champagne-colored mermaid gown, covered in half-dollar-sized clear paillettes, but I wonder whether it crunched when she sat ... Brad Pitt was in head-to-toe Tom Ford, and as usual, Giorgio Armani had quite a pack of fellas, including Sean Penn and Anil Kapoor. (Los Angeles Times)
Recession eclipsed on red carpet Feb 24, 2009
Anne Hathaway looked like a mermaid in Giorgio Armani Prive's champagne-colored mermaid gown, covered in half-dollar size clear paillettes, but I wonder if it crunched when she sat ... Anne Hathaway looked a bit like a mermaid in Giorgio Armani Prive's champagne-colored gown. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Stars give Oscars the one-shoulder treatment Feb 23, 2009
Penn, in Giorgio Armani, also perfectly matched his wife, Robin Wright Penn. Vanessa Hudgens, in a black Marchesa gown with black and white tulle flowers on the bodice and dangling platinum, diamond and vintage coral earrings by Cathy Waterman, and Zac Efron, in Dolce & Gabanna, were the next-generation supercouple. (MSNBC -- News)
Armani on Economy, Fashion Editors Feb 21, 2009
"I think he's the universal language. Honestly, there isn't a person in the world [who] hasn't heard of Giorgio Armani.". Such hyperbole ruled the opening-night party, where hundreds of the fashion elite -- dressed exclusively in black -- raved about the new space and the concept for the store, which places all Armani's brands under one roof. (ABC News -- Business)
Skin Deep: Sculpturing strands Feb 20, 2009
Indeed, Gilbert is a deft interpreter of other designers' visions, and has lent her sleight of hand in collections as diverse as those of Karl Lagerfeld, Giorgio Armani and John Galliano. At the same time, she is known for eschewing trends and defying categorization. (International Herald Tribune)
Victoria Beckham, Leonardo DiCaprio among celebs at Armani Fashion ... Feb 19, 2009
Victoria Beckham, Leonardo DiCaprio among celebs at Armani Fashion Week party - People - MiamiHerald (MiamiHerald.com)
Armani: Philanthropy vs. celebrity Feb 19, 2009
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Giorgio Armani, right, led the way Tuesday at the opening of Armani's New York flagship store on Fifth Avenue (Eric Thayer) ... With Leonardo DiCaprio jostling Victoria Beckham in the crowd that moved up the snaking stairway, the opening of the Giorgio Armani flagship on Fifth Avenue could have seemed like any store celebration. (International Herald Tribune)
Style stars can be winners at the Oscars too Feb 19, 2009
An actress' fashion choice for Hollywood's biggest event will follow her around in photos for a lifetime like a glamorous Giorgio Armani train. This year's lot of best-actress nominees is a group of lovely ladies who now have a chance to put their own fashion stamp on the biggest Hollywood event of the year. (MSNBC -- Movies)
* Samsung eyes high-end market Feb 17, 2009
Smartphones with HD brilliance, Giorgio Armani phone with Windows Mobile, even solar-powered, environmentally friendly phones are in the pipeline this year, so customers will be continuously surprised, Ryu said. Also See: This story has been viewed 277 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
'SpongeBob' polish, anyone? Feb 17, 2009
Still, don't expect Giorgio Armani to produce men's cologne bottles shaped like G.I. Joe action figures. Imagine going for the first time to a new boyfriend's home and spotting his shaving cream decorated with "Star Wars" characters. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Giorgio Armani & Celebrity Friends Celebrate the Grand Opening of Armani / 5th Avenue Feb 17, 2009
Giorgio Armani rity Friends Celebrate the Grand Opening of Armani / 5th Avenue ... Giorgio Armani rity Friends Celebrate the Grand Opening of Armani / 5th Avenue ... WHAT: Giorgio Armani comes to the most celebrated street in New York - Fifth Avenue - with a concept store that will bring together the world of Armani throughout. (PR Newswire)
10 Questions for Giorgio Armani Feb 13, 2009
By Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 Giorgio Armani Evan Kafka / Retna. How did you first get into fashion design. (Time.com)
Fashion Forward Feb 8, 2009
Giorgio Armani devotee Julia Roberts has created a T-shirt that has Revolution, Evolution and Devotion written across the top. Forty percent of sales go to the Global Fund, which fights AIDS in Africa. (USA Today -- Life)
