Giorgio Armani is an Italian fashion designer. He is known today for his clean, tailored lines. He formed his company, Armani, in 1975, and by 2001 was acclaimed as the most successful designer of Italian origin, with an annual turnover of $1.6 billion and a personal fortune of $8.1 billion as of 2017. He is credited with pioneering red-carpet fashion. May his quotes inspire you to be true to yourself so that you may live your dreams.
1. “Elegance is not remembered but being remembered.” Giorgio Armani
2. “Cheap pair of shoes is bad economy. Shoes are the basis of your wardrobe.” Giorgio Armani
3. “I like the fact that I’m so popular around the world.” Giorgio Armani
4. “I am glad that in our days the desire to look elegant is again fashionable.” Giorgio Armani
5. “To create something exceptional, your mindset must be relentlessly focused on the smallest detail.” Giorgio Armani
6. “I was an observer. I like to listen rather than openly express myself. This trait is something that I’ve retained over the years.” Giorgio Armani
7. “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.” Giorgio Armani
8. “It’s all about good taste.” Giorgio Armani
9. “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.” Giorgio Armani
10. “The difference between style and fashion is quality.” Giorgio Armani
11. “Being famous very often means sacrificing your privacy.” Giorgio Armani
12. “The creative universe begins with its essentiality and whatever path the imagination takes, ends with purity.” Giorgio Armani
13. “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.” Giorgio Armani
14. “I like the idea of having built this beautiful empire but I still like to think of myself as a stable boy.” Giorgio Armani
15. “A balance between work and life is the key to happiness. I sacrificed my life for my work and if I had a chance I would do the opposite.” Giorgio Armani
16. “I believe that my clothes can give people a better image of themselves – that it can increase their feelings of confidence and happiness.” Giorgio Armani
17. “The world is changing and so is fashion.” Giorgio Armani
18. “Looking sexy is a matter of confidence. It is a state of mind.” Giorgio Armani
19. “Acknowledge the elegance of simplicity.” Giorgio Armani
20. “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.” Giorgio Armani
21. “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.” Giorgio Armani
22. “I don’t have a formula to pass on. I always did it my own way. Even today, I hold my independence close. It’s what’s most precious to me. Passion. Risk. Tenacity. Consistency. This is my professional history.” Giorgio Armani
23. “Milan is a true metropolis: strong and fearless but welcoming, too. Little by little, I came to realize that I could become someone here.” Giorgio Armani
24. “The essence of style is a simple way of saying something complex.” Giorgio Armani
25. “It would be very hard for me to do things somebody else’s way.” Giorgio Armani
26. “I dress in my own ‘uniform’ or my own dress code, which reflects my personal method and work ethic.” Giorgio Armani
27. “The more successful I become, the more I want to remain like me, with my defects and insecurities.” Giorgio Armani
28. “Creative work gives you an almost indissoluble connection with people.” Giorgio Armani
29. “I don’t change my style, I allow it to evolve.” Giorgio Armani
30. “Elegance should be a way of showcasing the personality.” Giorgio Armani
31. “I must always try to do better because perfectionism, and the need to always have new goals and achieve them, is a state of mind that brings profound meaning to life.” Giorgio Armani
32. “There can be nothing without love. No money, no power. Love is very important.” Giorgio Armani
33. “When I started, I had nothing.” Giorgio Armani
34. “This is the problem with the world today: Nobody wants to take risks, to risk being themselves.” Giorgio Armani
35. “Remain true to yourself and your philosophy.” Giorgio Armani
