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'''Giorgio Armani''' (born [[11 July]] [[1934]]) is an [[Italy|Italian]] [[fashion design]]er, particularly noted for his menswear. He is known today for his clean, tailored lines. He formed his company, [[Armani]], in 1974, and by 2001 was acclaimed as the most successful designer to come out of Italy,<ref>[http://www.vogue.co.uk/whos_who/Giorgio_Armani/default.html# Giorgio Armani Biog<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> with an annual turnover of $1.691 billion, and a personal fortune of $5 billion.<ref>{{cite web |
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In the mid-nineties, when '''[[India]]''' first experimented with private '''[[FM broadcast]]s''', the small [[tourist destination]] of [[Goa]] was the fifth place in this country of one billion where private players got FM slots. The other four centres were the big metro cities: [[Delhi]], [[Mumbai]], [[Kolkata]] and [[Chennai]]. These were followed by stations in [[Bangalore,Karnataka|Bangalore][Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh|Hyderabad]], [[Jaipur]] and [[Lucknow]]. |
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== '''Check Armani Cruelty here: http://getactive.peta.org/campaign/armani_fur_investigation''' == |
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Indian policy currently states that these broadcasters are assessed a One-Time Entry Fee (OTEF), for the entire license period of 10 years. Under the Indian accounting system, this amount is amortised over the 10 year period at 10% per annum. Annual license fee for private players is either 4% of revenue share or 10% of [[Reservation price|Reserve Price]], whichever is higher. |
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Earlier, India's attempts to privatise its FM channels ran into rough weather when private players bid heavily and most could not meet their commitments to pay the government the amounts they owed. |
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==Fashion career== |
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From 1961 to 1970, Armani worked as a designer in well-known fashion house Nino Cerruti Jimenez, after which he left to pursue freelance work. In 1974, with his partner Sergio Galeotti, he established [[Armani]] with a menswear label, introducing a womenswear line in 1975. His sister Rosanna Armani joined him in the company; Galeotti died of [[AIDS]] in 1985. |
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News in not permitted on private FM, although the federal minister says this may be reconsidered in two to three years. Nationally, many of the current FM players, including the [[Times of India]], [[Hindustan Times]], [[Mid-Day]], and [[BBC]] are essentially newspaper chains or media, and they are already making a strong pitch for news on FM. |
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Armani achieved his international breakthrough by tailoring for numerous Hollywood names and especially for [[Richard Gere]] in the title role of ''[[American Gigolo]]'' in 1980. In 2001, ''[[Forbes]]'' named him the most successful Italian designer, estimating his net worth at $1.7 billion; in giving him the same title five years later, the magazine estimated his fortune had grown to $4.1 billion. |
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== Market view == |
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India's new private FM channels could also change the advertising scenario. Traditionally, radio accounts for 7% to 8% of advertiser expenditures around the world. In India, it is less than 2% at present.{{Fact|date=March 2007}} |
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Giorgio Armani has created a very popular line of fragrances that contains about 45 titles<ref>[http://www.fragrantica.com/designers/Giorgio+Armani.html Giorgio Armani Fragrances]</ref> among them some of best sellers like Acqua di Gio<ref>[http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Giorgio-Armani/Acqua-di-Gio-410.html Acqua di Gio cologne]</ref> and Armani Code<ref>[http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Giorgio-Armani/Armani-Code-for-Women-413.html Perfume Armani Code for Women]</ref>. |
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== Current allocation process == |
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In FM Phase II — the latest round of the long-delayed opening up of private FM in India — some 338 frequencies were offered of which about 237 were sold.{{Fact|date=March 2007}} The government may go for rebidding of unsold frequencies quite soon. In Phase III of FM licensing, smaller towns and cities will be opened up for [[FM broadcasting|FM radio]]. |
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==Innovations== |
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Reliance and South Asia FM (Sun group) bid for most of the 91 cities, although they were allowed only 15% of the total allocated frequencies. Between them, they have had to surrender over 40 licenses.{{Fact|date=March 2007}} |
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Armani was the first designer to ban models with a [[body mass index]] (BMI) under 18, after model [[Ana Carolina Reston]] starved herself to death due to [[anorexia nervosa]]. |
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In January 2007 Armani became the first designer to broadcast a ''haute couture'' fashion show live on the Internet. The Armani Privé spring/summer 2007 fashion show was broadcast via [[Microsoft]] Corporation’s [[MSN]] and [[Cingular]] cellular phones.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.enjoyfashion.com/fashion/fashion-news/armani-brings-haute-couture-live-to-internet-20070125-48.html | title = Giorgio Armani brings haute couture live to Internet | publisher = EnjoyFashion | date = 2007-01-25}}</ref> |
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Armani teamed up with Samsung to make the Giorgio Armani cell phone similar to the LG Prada. |
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Armani designed made to measure suits for [[Christian Bale | Christian Bale's]] character [[Bruce Wayne]] in [[The Dark Knight (film)|The Dark Knight]]. Advertisements featuring 'Bruce Wayne for Giorgio Armani' with pictures of Christian Bale wearing Armani suits from the film were released in 2008. |
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==In sport== |
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Giorgio Armani has a keen interest in sports; he is the president of the [[Olimpia Milano]] basketball team,<ref>[http://www.fashioninfosite.net/giorgio-armani-men.html Giorgio Armani, The Father Of Italian Fashion<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>, an [[Inter Milan]] fan and has twice designed suits for the England national football team.<ref>[http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=124332 Giorgio Armani Presents New England Football Team Off-Field Wardrobe for European Championships<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> He has been responsible for the suits worn by [[England]]'s [[Chelsea FC]] since August 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vogue.co.uk/vogue_daily/story/story.asp?stid=46382|title=An Excellent Pitch|date=2007-08-03|accessdate=2008-04-25}}</ref> He designed the ceremonial Italian flag-bearers' outfits at the [[2006 Winter Olympics]] Opening Ceremony in [[Turin]]. |
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==Charity work== |
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In 2002 he was appointed a [[UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador|Goodwill Ambassador]] for the [[United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees]]. He has designed clothing for Bobby Shriver's and Bono's RED campaign. The products are sold at Emporio Armani. |
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==Broken Promises== |
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In 2007, Mr. Armani pledged to [[PETA]] that he would discontinue the use of animal fur in his fashions. This year, however, he has included clothing with fur in his lines, including rabbit-fur coats for babies and children. |
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*{{cite news | last =Mackenzie| first =Suzie | coauthors = | title =The gentle touch| work = | pages = | language = | publisher =The Guardian| date =[[2004-12-11]] | url =http://www.guardian.co.uk/weekend/story/0,3605,1369891,00.html | accessdate =2007-09-23 }} |
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*{{cite news | last =McCartney| first =Stella| coauthors = | title =The wisdom of King Giorgio | work = | pages = | language = | publisher =Independent on Sunday| date =[[2006-05-16]] | url =http://news.independent.co.uk/people/profiles/article484641.ece | accessdate =2007-09-23 }} |
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*{{cite news | last =| first =| coauthors = | title =Q & A: Giorgio Armani | work =The Scene | pages = | language = | publisher =CNN| date =[[2006-10-03]] | url =http://edition.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/06/01/milan.qa/ | accessdate =2007-09-23 }} |
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*{{cite news | last =Lee | first =Vinny | coauthors = | title =Above the shop | work = | pages = | language = | publisher =The Times | date =[[2007-09-22]] | url =http://property.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/property/interiors/article2474210.ece | accessdate =2007-09-23 }} |
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*{{cite news | last =Schinke | first =Amanda | coauthors = | title =Liar, Liar, Armani on Fire! | work = | pages = | language = | publisher =PETA | date =[[2008-10-07]] | url =http://blog.peta.org/archives/2008/10/liar_liar_arman.php | accessdate =2008-10-09 }} |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.giorgioarmani.com www.giorgioarmani.com] Company website |
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*[http://www.giorgioarmanibeauty.com www.giorgioarmanibeauty.com] Beauty website |
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*[http://www.italian-fashion-designer.com/giorgio-armani.shtml www.italian-fashion-designer.com] Life of Giorgio Armani |
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*[http://www.fashion-forum.org/fashion-designers/giorgio-armani.html fashion-forum.org] Giorgio Armani - Biography |
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*[http://www.unhcr.org/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/help?id=3f95353f4 Giorgio Armani, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador] |
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Liar, Liar, Armani on Fire! |
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Posted at 02:40 PM | Permalink | CommentsComments (15) |
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Maybe you remember this phrase from your childhood: "Liar, liar, pants on fire, nose as long as a telephone wire." |
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Well, does that apply to Giorgio Armani, or did he hit his head—causing him to have a drastic about-face? Because the Armani who was once swearing off fur is now dressing babies in it just one short year later. Note to Armani: Rabbits are furry animals no different from dogs, cats, foxes, and minks. |
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So, shoppers who were on their way into his flagship store in Milan were treated to a glimpse of how Armani looks to us now that he apparently can't break his rabbit habit. PETA Europe posted this rather pointed portrayal of Pinocchio Armani just outside the store: |
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Revision as of 15:47, 10 October 2008
Giorgio Armani | |
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| Born | July 11, 1934 |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Label | Giorgio Armani S.p.A. |
| Awards | CFDA International Award for 1983 |
Giorgio Armani (born 11 July 1934) is an Italian fashion designer, particularly noted for his menswear. He is known today for his clean, tailored lines. He formed his company, Armani, in 1974, and by 2001 was acclaimed as the most successful designer to come out of Italy,[1] with an annual turnover of $1.691 billion, and a personal fortune of $5 billion.[2]
Check Armani Cruelty here: http://getactive.peta.org/campaign/armani_fur_investigation
Fashion career
From 1961 to 1970, Armani worked as a designer in well-known fashion house Nino Cerruti Jimenez, after which he left to pursue freelance work. In 1974, with his partner Sergio Galeotti, he established Armani with a menswear label, introducing a womenswear line in 1975. His sister Rosanna Armani joined him in the company; Galeotti died of AIDS in 1985.
Armani achieved his international breakthrough by tailoring for numerous Hollywood names and especially for Richard Gere in the title role of American Gigolo in 1980. In 2001, Forbes named him the most successful Italian designer, estimating his net worth at $1.7 billion; in giving him the same title five years later, the magazine estimated his fortune had grown to $4.1 billion.
Giorgio Armani has created a very popular line of fragrances that contains about 45 titles[3] among them some of best sellers like Acqua di Gio[4] and Armani Code[5].
Innovations
Armani was the first designer to ban models with a body mass index (BMI) under 18, after model Ana Carolina Reston starved herself to death due to anorexia nervosa.
In January 2007 Armani became the first designer to broadcast a haute couture fashion show live on the Internet. The Armani Privé spring/summer 2007 fashion show was broadcast via Microsoft Corporation’s MSN and Cingular cellular phones.[6]
Armani teamed up with Samsung to make the Giorgio Armani cell phone similar to the LG Prada.
Armani designed made to measure suits for Christian Bale's character Bruce Wayne in The Dark Knight. Advertisements featuring 'Bruce Wayne for Giorgio Armani' with pictures of Christian Bale wearing Armani suits from the film were released in 2008.
In sport
Giorgio Armani has a keen interest in sports; he is the president of the Olimpia Milano basketball team,[7], an Inter Milan fan and has twice designed suits for the England national football team.[8] He has been responsible for the suits worn by England's Chelsea FC since August 2007.[9] He designed the ceremonial Italian flag-bearers' outfits at the 2006 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony in Turin.
Charity work
In 2002 he was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. He has designed clothing for Bobby Shriver's and Bono's RED campaign. The products are sold at Emporio Armani.
Broken Promises
In 2007, Mr. Armani pledged to PETA that he would discontinue the use of animal fur in his fashions. This year, however, he has included clothing with fur in his lines, including rabbit-fur coats for babies and children.
Notes
- ^ Giorgio Armani Biog
- ^ "The World's Billionaires". Forbes. 2008-03-05.
- ^ Giorgio Armani Fragrances
- ^ Acqua di Gio cologne
- ^ Perfume Armani Code for Women
- ^ "Giorgio Armani brings haute couture live to Internet". EnjoyFashion. 2007-01-25.
- ^ Giorgio Armani, The Father Of Italian Fashion
- ^ Giorgio Armani Presents New England Football Team Off-Field Wardrobe for European Championships
- ^ "An Excellent Pitch". 2007-08-03. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
References
- Mackenzie, Suzie (2004-12-11). "The gentle touch". The Guardian. Retrieved 2007-09-23.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - McCartney, Stella (2006-05-16). "The wisdom of King Giorgio". Independent on Sunday. Retrieved 2007-09-23.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - "Q & A: Giorgio Armani". The Scene. CNN. 2006-10-03. Retrieved 2007-09-23.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - Lee, Vinny (2007-09-22). "Above the shop". The Times. Retrieved 2007-09-23.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - Schinke, Amanda (2008-10-07). "Liar, Liar, Armani on Fire!". PETA. Retrieved 2008-10-09.
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External links
- www.giorgioarmani.com Company website
- www.giorgioarmanibeauty.com Beauty website
- www.italian-fashion-designer.com Life of Giorgio Armani
- fashion-forum.org Giorgio Armani - Biography
- Giorgio Armani, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
Liar, Liar, Armani on Fire!
Posted at 02:40 PM | Permalink | CommentsComments (15)
Maybe you remember this phrase from your childhood: "Liar, liar, pants on fire, nose as long as a telephone wire."
Well, does that apply to Giorgio Armani, or did he hit his head—causing him to have a drastic about-face? Because the Armani who was once swearing off fur is now dressing babies in it just one short year later. Note to Armani: Rabbits are furry animals no different from dogs, cats, foxes, and minks.
So, shoppers who were on their way into his flagship store in Milan were treated to a glimpse of how Armani looks to us now that he apparently can't break his rabbit habit. PETA Europe posted this rather pointed portrayal of Pinocchio Armani just outside the store: