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Giorgio Armani nasce a Piacenza nel 1934
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Giorgio Armani was born in Piacenza in 1934.
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Giorgio Armani, master of Italian fashion
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Giorgio Armani nasce a Piacenza nel 1934
Giorgio Armani was born in Piacenza in 1934.
Quando è ancora bambino, la sua famiglia si trasferisce a Milano
While he was still a child, his family moved to Milan.
Da giovane si iscrive alla facoltà di medicina
As a young man, he enrolled in medical school.
Dopo alcuni anni decide di lasciare l’università
After a few years, he decided to leave university.
In questo periodo scopre il mondo della moda
During this period, he discovered the world of fashion.
Inizia a lavorare nel grande magazzino La Rinascente
He began working at the La Rinascente department store.
Successivamente disegna abiti per lo stilista Nino Cerruti
Later, he designed clothes for the fashion designer Nino Cerruti.
Nel 1975 fonda una nuova azienda insieme a Sergio Galeotti
In 1975, he founded a new company together with Sergio Galeotti.
La prima collezione di Giorgio Armani ottiene subito un grande successo
Giorgio Armani’s first collection was an immediate success.
I suoi abiti sono eleganti, semplici e comodi
His clothes were elegant, simple and comfortable.
Lo stilista preferisce linee pulite e colori sobri
The designer preferred clean lines and understated colours.
Le sue giacche cambiano il modo di vestire degli uomini e delle donne
His jackets changed the way men and women dressed.
Giorgio Armani crea anche costumi per il cinema
Giorgio Armani also created costumes for films.
Il suo nome diventa famoso in molti Paesi del mondo
His name became famous in many countries around the world.
Il marchio Armani rappresenta l’eleganza e la qualità del Made in Italy
The Armani brand represents the elegance and quality of products made in Italy.
La storia di Giorgio Armani mostra come il talento e il lavoro possono trasformare una passione in un grande successo
Giorgio Armani’s story shows how talent and hard work can turn a passion into a great success.