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Giorgio Armani

fashion designer
Born: 7/11/1934
Birthplace: Piacenza, Italy

Italian designer of haute couture who established his own menswear line in 1974 and a line for women in 1975. His understated and elegant designs are noted for their precision cut and relaxed fit. The Armani label now appears on a wide variety of items, including lingerie, perfume, shoes, and sunglasses.


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