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GIORGIO ARMANI designer, born on 11 July 1934 in Piacenza, in 1964, without having a proper training, the men's collection draws by Nino Cerruti. On 24 July 1975 born Giorgio Armani spa and launched a line of prêt-à-porter "male and female. Suddenly Armani gives the new and unusual items of clothing to become taken for granted, such as those for men. His famous jacket is free of formal constraints borrowed from tradition, with its square lines and severe, leading to a free-form and fascinating, but always controlled and classmates. .
In 1982, the final consecration, the one given by the classic cover of the magazine Time, perhaps the most prestigious magazine in the world. Until then, among the designers, only Christian Dior had received such an honor, and had passed forty years!
Long list of awards and recognitions received by the Italian designer.
Several times awarded the Cutty Sark Award for best international designer clothing for men. In 1983, the Council of Fashion Designers of America the "elect" International Designer of the Year ".
The Italian Republic shall appoint the Commander nel1985, and much nell'86 Grand Knight nell'87. In 1990, Washington was recognized by the animal Peta (People or the ethical treatment of animals). In 1991 the Royal College of Art in London to confer a degree honoris causa. In'94 at the Washington NIAF (National Italian American Foundation) assigned to the Achievment Lifetime Award.