Eating disorders: Fashion Council drops models' health test plan Aug 14, 2008
Video (3min 22sec): Jan 22 2008: Video: John Galliano for Christian Dior and Georgio Armani unveil their stunning new haute couture collections in Paris. . (guardian.co.uk)
A bullet-proof fashion label is launched in South Africa Aug 14, 2008
Miguel Caballero is called the Armani of armour. A collection of bullet-proof clothing by Colombian designer Miguel Caballero has been launched in South Africa. (BBC News -- Africa)
Hedge-Fund Comedian Gets One-Liner From Audience: Don't Quit Your Day Job Aug 13, 2008
Aug. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Hedge-fund manager Ben Shoval, wearing a green Thomas Pink shirt and a $1,600 Giorgio Armani suit, grabbed the microphone last week at New York's to riff on his day job. A hedge fund is like a mutual fund on steroids,'' said Shoval, who manages $260 million for his family's firm, ``It's like the Barry Bonds of investments. (Bloomberg)
Fashion dos and don'ts Aug 12, 2008
Growing up in an incredibly stylish household (her mother was a fashion editor) primed Ms. Verner to know her Armani from her Zegna at a young age. These days, she's less concerned with designers than with good design, though a pair of Miu Miu shoes each season is starting to become a tradition. (Globe and Mail)
Accolade for Carla Zampatti Aug 11, 2008
"When you look at the really great designers, some of them are still there. Karl Lagerfeld is still there, Valentino has just retired, Giorgio Armani is still there, Coco Chanel died designing. "It's a love. I still find it exciting and challenging and for as long as I feel like that I will stay with it. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Vivian McInerny muses on Goth fashion, and Armani Aug 9, 2008
Ever since Giorgio Armani dressed Richard Gere in "American Gigolo," the fashionable have crushed on the Italian stallion ... The recently released annual report from Giorgio Armani reveals that net profits rose 66 percent in 2007 over the previous year. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
$100K raised Aug 9, 2008
Considerably more refined was host committee member Darlene Trigg, who turned up in Armani Black Label with sexy candy apple red Valentino shoes. Discussing her distress at recent spikes in HIV infection among African-American women, Trigg told us: I m delighted with the diversity here tonight. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ghanaweb.com: A Battleground of Wits? Aug 7, 2008
Adorned in an Armani suit and a pair of black, silver-buckled Bruno Magli shoes, Joseph Manu, if he was equally enthused by the Ghanaian-sounding name of the person he was about to interview, did not reveal it. The formal part of the interview lasted 25 minutes, after which Joseph Manu casually asked Awudu Nkulenu if he knew a Malik Nkulenu, a citizen of the large town in which both men (Joseph Manu and Awudu Nkulenu) had been raised years earlier. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Where the super hot babes go to play Aug 6, 2008
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 -- Politics)
Designs on fashion Aug 4, 2008
He went to Armani Exchange in La Jolla and convinced them to hire him. Within a month, Ybarra was dressing mannequins and designing store windows at the store, which led to a similar job at Ralph Lauren in La Jolla. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Buzz Briefs: Ludacris, Barack Obama Aug 1, 2008
Armani Announces Solange As New Armani Jeans Global Ambassador. Giorgio Armani announced Wednesday that singer and songwriter Solange Knowles is the new Armani Jeans ambassador ... Armani says, "Armani Jeans expresses my vision of a young, independent, casual lifestyle with a strong and cool, fashion sensibility. Solange epitomises this style perfectly and brings to it that swing so evident in her new single, 'I Decided'.". (CBS News)
Ladies wear red to the Academy Awards Aug 1, 2008
Host 'fessed up early on that he was wearing Armani -- and a thong (though he may have been kidding). Related topic galleries. (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
Fashion statement: Shorts for men Aug 1, 2008
The willingness of men to expand the amount of skin they are inclined to display can be gauged by the short-sleeved shirts Barack Obama has lately favored, the muscle T-shirts Anderson Cooper wears on CNN assignment and the Armani billboard in which David Beckham, the soccer star, appears nearly nude. For Avery, a man in a shorts suit is no more startling than a woman in a miniskirt. (International Herald Tribune)
For men, shorts are no longer an office 'don't' Jul 31, 2008
Barack Obama has lately favored; the muscle T-shirts Anderson Cooper wears on CNN assignment; and the Armani billboard in which David Beckham, the soccer star, appears nearly nude. Not a few designers are pushing men to expose more of the bodies that they have spent so much time perfecting at the gym. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Shorts crack the code Jul 31, 2008
The willingness of men to expand the amount of skin they are inclined to display can be gauged by the short-sleeved shirts Senator Barack Obama has lately favored; the muscle T-shirts Anderson Cooper wears on CNN assignment; and the Armani billboard in which David Beckham, the soccer star, appears nearly nude. Not a few designers are pushing men to expose more of the bodies that they have spent so much time perfecting at the gym. (International Herald Tribune)
Fiat 500: Italiano Retro Jul 31, 2008
From exquisite designer wear from Giorgio Armani to the way an old pasta factory has been converted into a designer hotel, almost everything the Italians do is executed stylishly, and this includes a diminutive people's car called the Cinquecento. Cinquecento' is Italian for '500', and in this case it refers to the Fiat 500, first introduced 50 years ago on July 4, 1957. (Economic Times)
Cate Blanchett wears year-old heels to Helpmann Awards Jul 30, 2008
Just over three months after the birth of her youngest son, Ignatius, in April, the yummy mummy showed her figure off in a Giorgio Armani gown, reports fashion editor Jen Melocco. But while she wowed everyone in the latest dress, it was a pair of old, albeit sparkly, shoes that drew the ire of fashionistas. (NEWS.com.au)
Opinion: Why Starbucks lost its mojo Jul 30, 2008
It was, after all, cheaper than a BMW, a Kate Spade bag, an Armani suit, or a Colorado ski vacation, but it projected "upscale" in the same way. That's why it was valuable, maybe even a bargain at $4 a cup. (Christian Science Monitor)
Myer uses Hawkins in designer wars Jul 28, 2008
While Myer has lost some brands it had shared with its competitor, it has secured the sole rights to some brands it shared such as Seafolly, Armani Jeans and Mecca Cosmestica. Myer director of apparel Judy Coomber said she was "thrilled" that Ms Hawkins was capitalising on her successful role in the fashion industry by moving into the design field. (The Age)
Style & Grooming: Bows are back Jul 25, 2008
A model wears a shiny bow tie at the Giorgio Armani Prive haute-couture show in June ... At his haute-couture show in Paris late last month, Giorgio Armani sent out models in high-waisted, pleat-front trousers, shiny metallic braces and tailored jackets - most with an oversized bow clipped on the collar or fastened around the waist ... A model wears a shiny bow tie at the Giorgio Armani Prive haute-couture show in June. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Ai-yai-eye! Edgy glasses! Jul 22, 2008
Huge conglomerates including LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut and Target have the biggest share of the eyewear market because they also produce designer eyewear such as Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci and Armani. But some of the most innovative eyewear out there is done by two Portland companies. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
What slowdown? Luxury items selling well, dahling Jul 22, 2008
At the same time, another Italian designer, Giorgio Armani, has collaborated with Samsung Electronics to create a luxury LCD TV that will go on sale globally this year. Meanwhile, Tasmanian rain isn't the only food product being premiumized. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Men's summer cool Jul 22, 2008
And last, but never least what would Milan Menswear Collections be without the King Giorgio Armani ... Armani's shows always leave me tingling they understand the every need of the discerning stylish man. (iAfrica.com)
Russia worries about its high inflation Jul 20, 2008
"The Russian Finance Ministry said last month that it was going to be difficult to keep inflation at its target of 10.5 percent this year.The economic pressure has further highlighted the dramatic difference between the nation's wildly affluent nouveau riche often made wealthy by natural resources or connections to the government and everyone else."Frankly speaking, I haven't felt it," said a Russian named Georgi, wearing Armani sunglasses, a Dolce & Gabbana shirt and twirling the key to his... (Anchorage Daily News)
Local vintage store outfitting movie casts Jul 17, 2008
Act II802 Hope St., Providence, 401-274-2223The movie industry hasn't ignored Rhode Island, and Act II caters to high-end costume needs with top-shelf designer duds by the likes of Armani and Versace. The store also carries a line of vintage wear from the 1920s to the 1970s. (Boston Globe)
Beauty and the bargain Jul 17, 2008
" The Orange Peel is known for reselling popular designer brands like Armani, Prada, Lacoste and 7 For All Mankind jeans. "We get a lot of stuff, and people love it because they can actually afford it," Norrell said. "Our 7 jeans are usually priced between $28 for a plain pair and $35 ... " You can also find designer labels at the Bargain Boutique thrift store on Parkway Drive in Jackson. "We pretty much have a regular customer base, but I have noticed quite a few new faces that have come... (The Clarion-Ledger)
MOM WORKS TO BATTLE AIDS AND POVERTY Jul 17, 2008
They wear clothes from thrift stores and hand-me-downs like movie stars wear Armani. They try to save money on gas by taking public transportation whenever possible. (The Union Democrat)
All-Star Game at home of Babe & Mick Jul 16, 2008
Scoots-Dude, The Armani Suit hasn t gotten us on the Cover Of GQ, yet, either, has it. By bravos2249. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Fashionable player Jul 15, 2008
My favourite brands are Armani and Gucci, she says ... My favourite brands are Armani and Gucci, says Wong, the youngest of four siblings ... Armani jeans, and Gucci shoes and handbags are just two of the items I always look out for. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Joseph Abboud hopes 'made in America' will sell in China Jul 15, 2008
Staff said that Joseph Abboud considers its rivals to be brands like Giorgio Armani or Versace ... As for how Chinese consumers will respond to a relatively unknown American brand on their shores, Staff said: "I don't think not being as well known as Mr. Armani is a real issue.". (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Power of women draws marketers Jul 15, 2008
In splashes of colorful St. John, Armani and suits, female managers, sales professionals and executives streamed past tables of overstuffed baskets with premium items, through a decorative archway and into the Success Strategies for Businesswomen Conference. Launched by Delray Beach-based in 2001, the conference at the Boca Raton Resort & Club has blossomed into one of the top women's business gatherings in the nation. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Abboud bets 'made in America' will be an edge in China Jul 14, 2008
While some casual sportswear makers like American Apparel have taken advantage of shifts in exchange rates to ship clothing to China, as have European designers like Giorgio Armani, the Joseph Abboud plan is believed to be the first instance of "made in America" labels destined for designer menswear in Shanghai and Beijing stores catering to upscale Chinese consumers. "China now has more millionaires than America has," said Marty Staff, president and chief executive of JA Apparel Corp., the New... (Boston Globe)
Fashion geometry Jul 8, 2008
The couture season closed with a tribute to Giorgio Armani by President Nicolas Sarkozy of France, who, in a witty and personal address before he presented the Italian designer with the L. gion d'Honneur, said that he would be happy to look like Richard Gere in "American Gigolo," one of Armani's stepping stones to fame. (International Herald Tribune)
What Museums Won't Tell You Jul 8, 2008
" For years museums have been rolling out special exhibits designed to draw large crowds and revenue. But today's blockbusters sometimes take hype to a new level. A recent traveling Star Wars exhibit showcased set props from all six films, and Giorgio Armani sponsored a show at the Met called "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy. " Tickets can go for $30 or more, and big PR firms and corporate sponsors are joining the party. Companies like Premier Exhibitions, designer of traveling show "Bodies,"... (SmartMoney)
Beckham factor boosts briefs for men Jul 6, 2008
When David Beckham launched the Emporio Armani campaign at the start of the year, many retailers reported a rise in sales of white briefs ... Adrian Edwards, head of buying, menswear and sport at John Lewis, said the store only started stocking Armani underwear this season, but it had already become the second biggest selling brand, with its briefs accounting for more than 40 per cent of sales. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Street stylists Jul 5, 2008
I once ripped and bleached a pair of Armani jeans during the Nirvana grunge era in the 1990s. My parents, of course, had a meltdown, she says, grinning. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Graphic content Jul 5, 2008
At the age of 73, Giorgio Armani is out to prove that his house can whip up couture with the best of them ... Armani's show is about wearable elegance, with evening-ready black silk and velvet coats, and long strands of pearls dripping over black velvet trousers ... Armani says he has about 30 devoted couture clients worldwide, but Chanel has 250, Karl Lagerfeld boasts in now standard fashion after the Chanel presentation at the Grand Palais. (Globe and Mail)
Shanghai Fashion Designer Qiu Hao Wins Prestigious Woolmark Prize Award in Paris Jul 4, 2008
SYDNEY, Australia, July 4 /PRNewswire/ -- MME Sonia Rykiel, Patron of The Woolmark Prize, today announced Qiu Hao from China will now join design greats Karl Lagerfeld, Yves Saint Laurent, Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren, Romeo Gigli, Dolce na and Giorgio Armani in the Woolmark hall of fame, as the 2008 winner of the inaugural Woolmark Prize. Broadcast quality footage available. (PR Newswire)
Go Fourth And Find Bargains Jul 4, 2008
Friday, July 04, 2008 Last Update: 10:25 AM EDT. By ANAHITA MOUSSAVIAN. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
A-listers' praise Paris couture Jul 3, 2008
July 02 2008 Dior and Armani make the case for haute couture before celebrities and buyers as they kick off the round of fashion shows in the French capital. (Video Duration - 00:02:10). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
What women want? Jul 3, 2008
Gucci bags, Chanel glasses, solitaires, high heels, Armani clothes and a penthouse. Aaah. (India Times, India)
A cut above the rest Jul 3, 2008
When asked for her views about the Armani collection, the young woman in the front row turned out to be a member of the Thai royal family. Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari, 21, said she liked to come to the shows in Paris and Milan with an eye to buying couture shoes and bags, or perhaps an Armani jacket ... At the same show, Dame Helen Mirren said she had been a fan of Armani since the 1980s. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
HAUTE COUTURE: Sugar plum Valentino Jul 3, 2008
Sugar plum Valentino - International Herald Tribune. Chris Moore / Karl Prouse. (International Herald Tribune)
Aiming to Sell the World on Fitness Jul 3, 2008
Technogym places its workout machines the way Armani does its clothing, at the top of the market. Its newest offerings include a running machine with an integrated iPod that it developed with Apple; and a fitness machine for the elderly, complete with a red and green lights to tell users when to take a break. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Style basics for SA gents Jul 3, 2008
I would personally avoid the Italian style (think Armani) or double-breasted suits as these are very dated at the moment and are very chunky on larger men. A contemporary blazer. (iAfrica.com)
WILLIAMS SISTERS CAN HAVE IT ALL Jul 3, 2008
Listen, Venus' fashion designs may never be confused with Versace or Armani. Serena, while hardly a disgrace in front of the camera, is no threat to the Oscar candidates. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Haute couture shows are pure theatre' Jul 3, 2008
At Chanel, the skirts on the trademark tailored suits were three or four inches higher; Armani put all his models in 1980s-style trouser suits, which merely accentuated just how unhealthily thin they looked. They all had Veronica Lake peek-a-boo hairstyles, although if you wanted to be cruel you could say they were dead ringers for Phil Oakey of the Human League. (Guardian Unlimited)
The fashion writer's verdict Jul 3, 2008
Giorgio Armani Priv; arguably erred too much on the side of practicality with its collection of trouser suits that made the designer's name in the 80s. The second trend was more specific, but equally interesting. (Guardian Unlimited)
Top Shops In Summer's Travel Hotspots Jul 3, 2008
Thursday, July 03, 2008. Top Shops In Summers Travel Hotspots Lauren Sherman,Forbes. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Bumper-to-bumper on reform Jul 2, 2008
Fashion "As many of you know, in recent months I have changed my glasses, switching from the over-sized, Jiang Zemin-style bifocals I favoured through the '80s and '90s to a pair of sexy, Left Bank intellectual-style black rims. This is the great irony of Zimbabwe's relationship with the West: they refuse to sell us basic commodities, yet they are happy to keep our country flush with designer spectacles. The double standard is atrocious. In the years ahead, the Government will continue to expose... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Infotainment Jul 2, 2008
Fall-Winter 2009 Haute Couture collectionParis: A model showcases a creation by Giorgio Armani Prive during the Fall-Winter 2009 Haute Couture collection show. afp. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Armani Prive: Giving women what they want Jul 2, 2008
The swearing-in of Nicolas Sarkozy as European president while Giorgio Armani showed his collection next door, the two events bathed in the light of a blue-for-France Eiffel Tower, had a nice synergy as the French president is to present the Italian designer with a L ... So Armani distilled a graceful collection to the essence of couture: giving women what they want ... Armani has balked in previous seasons at concentrating his couture on his claim to fame: softening the androgyny of the... (International Herald Tribune)
English eccentric-cool Jul 2, 2008
Kate wears an Armani Exchange blazer, about $130. Paul by Paul Smith vest, about $275. (Teen Vogue)
Chris Kattan marries model Jul 1, 2008
Chris Kattan and model Sunshine Deia Tutt, shown here Feb. 24, 2007, arrive at the Armani Prive pre-Oscars Fashion Show in Beverly Calif. Search for Things to Do. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
A-list actresses flock to Paris for couture shows Jul 1, 2008
Last King of Scotland star Kerry Washington arrives at the Giorgio Armani show on Monday in Paris. By Joelle Diderich, Associated Press Writer PARIS Luxury labels Christian Dior and Giorgio Armani fought for the hearts and minds of A-list actresses in Paris on Monday with glittering haute couture presentations of red carpet gowns ... Armani, on the other hand, has a natural affinity with movie stars, dressing actresses from Sophia Loren to Cate Blanchett. (USA Today -- Life)
Island Images Jun 30, 2008
CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / Miss Gay Pride 2008 Seighble Armani stopped to give a smile at the McCoy Pavilion in Ala Moana Beach Park yesterday. Armani and several hundred others gathered at the annual Honolulu Pride Festival, a celebration of the local lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community which began with a parade through Waikiki and ended with a party at the pavilion. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Harvey Nichols, Domino's Pizza to hit Indonesia Jun 30, 2008
MAP's brand portfolio includes Calvin Klein, Emporio Armani, Giorgio Armani, Loewe, Massimo Dutti, Zarra, Marks and Spencer, Lacoste, Kipling, Swatch, Reebok, Adidas, Topshop, Topman, Nine West, Pizza Marzano, Burger King and Cold Stone Creamery. (dia). (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Top Shops In Summer's Travel Hotspots Jun 29, 2008
Number three on the Bund--the shopping area--has the highest concentration of chic shops of any other development in the area, including a Giorgio Armani flagship and the Shanghai Gallery of Art. If China is not in your current travel plans, --the posh enclave at the eastern end of New York's Long Island that overflows with wealthy visitors each summer--has become somewhat of a shopping mecca. (Forbes)
Open necks and wallets are musts Jun 29, 2008
Dries van Noten did it in Paris; Armani in Milan. The shape has been prevalent on the catwalk for a couple of seasons now and it will filter down to the high street. (Guardian Unlimited)
Barneys New York wing takes shape Jun 28, 2008
Two other retailers, Armani Exchange and PUMA, are set to open later this summer ... Armani Exchange says it will offer innovative, interchangeable looks for men and women. (AZCentral -- Business)
Giving Heath Ledger Credit Jun 27, 2008
Bale's Bruce Wayne "tailored wardrobe" was "handmade" by Giorgio Armani; his Wayne car was provided by Lamborghini. The film's first six minutes were shot with IMAX cameras. (E! Online)
Ladies wear red to the Academy Awards Jun 27, 2008
Host 'fessed up early on that he was wearing Armani -- and a thong (though he may have been kidding). Related topic galleries. (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
Women's Summer Fashion Trends 2008 Jun 27, 2008
Continuing the luxe theme, satin has come of age this season and was huge on the runways at Lanvin and Armani. A summer staple for night time glamour, with brightly colored satin tops, soft satin shorts and hotpants, or a slinky satin print dress. (Suite101.com)
Fashion design joins Park & Rec offerings Jun 27, 2008
"This is a program for people of all skill levels and experience and it will allow them to participate in the fashion world in a hands-on manner." The course will focus on designers such as Armani and Chanel, and the students will develop skills in drawing, basic sewing, hand sketches, and other aspects necessary to master the fashion and design industry. "I hope that these girls can walk away from this program with something that they are proud of and can wear to school in the fall and just... (Pictorial Gazette, CT)
Men's Fashion for Spring 2009 Jun 26, 2008
East Meets West with Ready-to-Wear Collections from Etro & Armani ... From Etro s silks and prints with an Asian twist to Giorgio Armani s take on everything Eastern, in sleek silks and unstructured tailoring, with scarves as sashes instead of belts ... Giorgio Armani RTW Collection Spring 2009. (Suite101.com)
