Giorgio Armani Quotes

Elegance is not catching somebody's eyes, it's staying in somebody's memory

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

To create something exceptional, your mindset must be relentlessly focused on the smallest detail.

The difference between style and fashion is quality.

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.

A woman should always dress to be remembered, not simply to be noticed.

Acknowledge the elegance of simplicity.

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

Individual style is the correct balance of knowing who you are, what works fro you, and how to develop your own personality

Elegance does not catch the eye. It stays in memory.

The essence of style is a simple way of saying something complex.

I believe that style is the only real luxury,that is really desirable

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

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

I believe that my clothes can give people a better image of themselves - that it can increase their feelings of confidence and happiness.

Remain true to yourself and your philosophy. Changing in the face of adversity will in fact diminish your credibility with your customers.

Jeans represent democracy in fashion.

If people want to change, they will. If they don't want to, it's hard to make them do so. The current interest in the environment is a good thing. The best way to make a contribution in fashion is to promote the idea that a fundamental interest in preserving the environment is itself fashionable.

Remain true to yourself and your philosophy.

I think that everyone has the right to fall in love at any age. But in life you have to learn how to control your emotions. You must know self-discipline.

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.

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.

Style is having the courage of one's choices and the courage to say no. It's good taste and culture.

Being famous very often means sacrificing your privacy and that of others. You have to impose on those close to you a pace and lifestyle that might be a bigger sacrifice for others than it is for you.

Emphasize comfort without compromise.

Accessories are important and becoming more and more important every day.

I don't like women who follow fashion in the sense of becoming victims of it. I like women who have elegance, who have allure, who use fashion, rather than the other way around.

Eliminate the superfluous.

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

Our wardrobe needs to be more versatile, and, above all, it needs to be comfortable.

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.

I've used a lot of jersey, but I've also done a lot of complex pattern weaves in these fabrics in solid colors, and there are lots of little dresses for cocktail and evening. I've done a series of very important evening dresses as well, just to show that these two ideas can also work well together. Today's woman can wear an important evening dress or a simple pant and top. It's all in the personality of the woman.

Anyone who is passionate about what they do will have a better chance of connecting with future generations than those who simply follow transient trends. At least their work will have a distinctive character, and this is what people respond to, I believe.

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

The creative universe begins with its essentiality, and, whatever path the imagination takes, ends with its purity.

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.

The world is changing and so is fashion.

The goal I seek is to have people refine their style through my clothing without having them become victims of fashion.

Elegance is not standing out, but being remembered.

The secret is to remain true to your aesthetic vision, so that people can see that you really believe passionately in what you are doing. That way, they can relate to your style. At the same time, you experiment-you try new things.

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.

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

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.

Elegance is not to be noticed, but to be remembered.

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.

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

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

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

I started to take care of my body after I turned 50. I never liked how I looked physically because I was too cute, short, with coloring only on my cheeks, the perfect little nose, and then the blue eyes. But I would have preferred to have the look of a tough guy from the wrong side of town - one of those fascinatingly ugly looks.

When I was younger, I never laughed. I was always sour. If I look at pictures of me from the past, I never see a smile. I think it came out of my insecurity. I had a lot of complexes.