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Giorgio Armani will dress selected hosts, nominees, presenters and attendees at the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards and surrounding events. The awards show will be broadcast on ABC Television Sunday evening, September 21, 2008, from the Nokia Theatre at LA Live in Los Angeles.

Emmy Host Heidi Klum, who is also nominated in the category of Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality-Competition Program, for her work on Bravo’s “Project Runway,” will wear two Giorgio Armani Privé looks. On the red carpet, she has selected a Giorgio Armani Privé gunmetal grey satin and Swarovski crystal gown. The dress is cut on a bias to create an asymmetrical capelet covering the right shoulder. The asymmetrical motif is continued through the gown, where the outer panel overlaps the bottom of the full length skirt.

At the Governors Ball, Klum will wear a Giorgio Armani Privé black silk-satin bustier gown with Swarovski crystals. The left panel of the dress is encrusted with platinum and black Swarovski crystals. The dramatic dress is completed with a black satin belt featuring an oversized bow.

Glenn Close, nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series for her starring role on the FX Networks series “Damages,” has selected a black Giorgio Armani Privé gown in duchess silk. The dress features a sweetheart neckline, fitted bodice, and a dramatic cascading train. She will complete the outfit with a Giorgio Armani black lace shawl trimmed with fringe.

Presenter and Nominee Kristin Chenoweth, who is nominated in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series for her role on the ABC series “Pushing Daisies,” has selected a classic black silk crepe Giorgio Armani gown. The strapless neckline features an exaggerated satin bow at the bust, a mermaid silhouette and a delicate train.

Kevin Spacey, nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie for the HBO production of “Recount,” will wear a Giorgio Armani one-button silk and wool peak lapel tuxedo with a classic evening shirt and black necktie.

Jon Stewart, nominated in the categories of Outstanding Individual Performance In A Variety Or Music Program for hosting the ABC 80^th Annual Academy Awards, and also for Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Series for “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” on Comedy Central, will wear a Giorgio Armani two-button notch lapel wool crepe tuxedo. The look will be completed with a classic spread collar evening shirt and bowtie.

Actor Matthew Rhys will attend the Emmys wearing a Giorgio Armani two-button shawl c0llar tuxedo with a classic evening shirt and bowtie. Rhys stars on the ABC series “Brothers & Sisters.”

Actress Jennifer Westfeldt has selected to wear a Giorgio Armani white satin floral pattern gown. The dress features a plunging V-neck and cream floral lace overlay.



GENERAL PRESS RELEASE - 2008

21.09.2008 GIORGIO ARMANI TO DRESS EMMY PARTICIPANTS Giorgio Armani will dress selected hosts, nominees, presenters and attendees at the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards and surrounding events. The awards show will be broadcast on ABC Television Sunday evening, September 21, 2008, from the Nokia Theatre at LA Live in Los Angeles. Emmy Host Heidi Klum, who is also nominated in the category of Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality-Competition Program, for her work on Bravo’s “Project Runway,” will wear two Giorgio Armani Privé looks. On the red carpet, she has selected a Giorgio Armani Privé gunmetal grey satin and Swarovski crystal gown. The dress is cut on a bias to create an asymmetrical capelet covering the right shoulder. The asymmetrical motif is continued through the gown, where the outer panel overlaps the bottom of the full length skirt. At the Governors Ball, Klum will wear a Giorgio Armani Privé black silk-satin bustier gown with Swarovski crystals. The left panel of the dress is encrusted with platinum and black Swarovski crystals. The dramatic dress is completed with a black satin belt featuring an oversized bow. Glenn Close, nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series for her starring role on the FX Networks series “Damages,” has selected a black Giorgio Armani Privé gown in duchess silk. The dress features a sweetheart neckline, fitted bodice, and a dramatic cascading train. She will complete the outfit with a Giorgio Armani black lace shawl trimmed with fringe. Presenter and Nominee Kristin Chenoweth, who is nominated in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series for her role on the ABC series “Pushing Daisies,” has selected a classic black silk crepe Giorgio Armani gown. The strapless neckline features an exaggerated satin bow at the bust, a mermaid silhouette and a delicate train. Kevin Spacey, nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie for the HBO production of “Recount,” will wear a Giorgio Armani one-button silk and wool peak lapel tuxedo with a classic evening shirt and black necktie. Jon Stewart, nominated in the categories of Outstanding Individual Performance In A Variety Or Music Program for hosting the ABC 80^th Annual Academy Awards, and also for Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Series for “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” on Comedy Central, will wear a Giorgio Armani two-button notch lapel wool crepe tuxedo. The look will be completed with a classic spread collar evening shirt and bowtie. Actor Matthew Rhys will attend the Emmys wearing a Giorgio Armani two-button shawl c0llar tuxedo with a classic evening shirt and bowtie. Rhys stars on the ABC series “Brothers & Sisters.” Actress Jennifer Westfeldt has selected to wear a Giorgio Armani white satin floral pattern gown. The dress features a plunging V-neck and cream floral lace overlay.