Giorgio Armani Quotes

Elegance is not about being noticed, its about being remembered.

Anyhow, even though I have this home theater, I love going out to the movies. Movies are meant to be experienced together.

There are always protests, whether you do something good or bad. Even if you do something beneficial, people say you do it because it's advertising.

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.

Madonna, as we know, is very difficult.

It would be very hard for me to do things somebody else's way.

I was an observer. I liked to listen rather than openly express myself. This trait is something that I've retained over the years.

That is what [Andy] Warhol portraits do: They elevate the subject into an icon of the pop culture he was documenting.

I like to think that when an athlete wears Armani, it makes him or her feel confident, and as we all know, confidence is fundamental to winning in any competition.

A perfume is more than an extract it is a presence in abstraction. A perfume, for me, is a mystique.

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.

Sports are fundamental for growing in a healthy way: they represent fair competition, strength, and exercise, which enhance the body's healthy balance and strengthen the mind.

Elegance is not being noticed, it's about being remembered.

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.

My aesthetic is about simplicity, elegance, and comfort, whether that is interpreted in a man's suit or a track suit.

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.

Of course sportsmen and women are not only great role models, they are great fashion models too, as they are at the peak of physical perfection.

Of course, the muscular build of athletes is always a challenge for a designer, but my clothing's softness and comfort, which are central aspects of my stylistic vision, allow it to adapt to various physical builds effortlessly.

I have always been fascinated by the values of sport and loved its rituals; in fact, since ancient times sport has been a byword for top physical prowess and spectacular athletic performance.

Never in my wildest dreams did I entertain the idea that I would become a fashion designer.

China approaches fashion with strong enthusiasm. And I believe that this enthusiasm can be translated into something interesting, economically speaking. Not only for my brand, but also for other brands.

Elegance is not standing out, but being remembered.

Emphasize comfort without compromise.

In practice, I've had a presence in China since 1998 with my commercial spaces and shops.

Elegance doesn’t mean being noticed, it means being remembered

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.

Luxury is obviously the direction that interests me the most, but there is a lot of confusion between luxury and exhibitionism. For me, the concept of luxury is more traditional, more exclusive, more sophisticated than luxury for the masses.

I like to think that I can introduce people to the idea of simplicity and elegance.

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.'

The difference between style and fashion is quality.

I didn't have a happy childhood.

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.

Today, people no longer go out with a total look or ensemble taken straight from the runway. Customers mix and match between labels and between price points. The idea is to create something for yourself: what you want, and how you want it. I realize that shoppers want more flexibility and choice now.

I sensed that women wanted to be a little different. My fluidity gave them a way of interpreting their bodies in a more personal, individual way.

I've always thought of the T-shirt as the Alpha and Omega of the fashion alphabet, ... The White T.

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.

My philosophy has always been to help women and men feel comfortable and confident through the clothes they wear.

I am impressed with America's capacity for change, and their ability to bring someone as inspirational as Barack Obama into the White House.

Movies always fascinated me. They are an endless source of inspiration. There are countless images by great directors that made a profound impression on me, and I see film as a sublime example of teamwork.

Working with Cate Blanchett, on and off the screen, has always been a highlight for me. She embodies the perfect combination of consummate actor and world-class fashion icon.

I've always worked. I have always been too responsible. But I don't know how to live any other way. I think that this discipline was also demanded of me by my work.

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.

It is a fact that, in the West, we live in a capitalist society, but that does not mean that we cannot be guided by the idea of a social conscience in our work. Yes, fashion design requires consumers to consume, but we can do our bit for society by running our companies in a socially responsible way, and by creating products that promote respect for social and environmental issues. There is also the possibility for power and influence to be a force for change.

Acknowledge the elegance of simplicity.

I design for real people. I think of our customers all the time. There is no virtue whatsoever in creating clothing or accessories that are not practical.

I find that fashion recently has been a little too hasty. Often times, it's put together quickly to catch the attention of the media, and I didn't want to do that.

For me, couture is the kingdom of imagination, creativity and experimentation, and this is how I approach it. I do, however, remain pragmatic and realistic.

Actually I am very glad that people can buy Armani - even if it's a fake. I like the fact that I'm so popular around the world.