Armani started his own label for men in 1974, and a year later, he started his women’s line. But his name became a household word with the release of the movie American Gigolo, in which he had designed the clothes for Richard Gere.

Emporio Armani, a younger and less expensive line, was launched in 1981 in Milan. In 1991, the first A/X, Armani Exchange was opened in NYC. Armani Collezioni, a tailored line, was launched in 1997. In 2005, Armani started a couture line, Giorgio Armani Privè. Armani is known for his refined tailoring and sophisticated evening wear.

from a 1980s blouse
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from a 1980s blouse
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from a 1980s blouse
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from a late 1980s or early 1990s trench coat
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from an early 1990s jacket
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from a 1990s ladies suit
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from a 1990s jacket
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from a 1990s casual dress
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from a 1990s vest & skirt ensemble
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from 1990s pants
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from a early 2000s jacket
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from a 2008 fake tie from Vietnam
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