Giorgio Armani is proud to design a custom made wardrobe for singer/songwriter, and actress Solange Knowles, the new Armani Jeans ambassador, during her European tour.  She will be the supporting act on the Alicia Keys "As I Am" world tour in seven European cities: Berlin, Munich, Oberhausen, Metz, Manheim, Rotterdam, and Antwerp.  In addition, Ms. Knowles will also headline her own tour in the following seven cities: Paris, Glasgow, Newcastle, London, Brighton, Sheffield, and Manchester.

Solange Knowles' sophomore album, titled SoL-AngeL and the Hadley Street Dreams, was released on August 26th, 2008, on Music World/Geffen Records and debuted at #7 on the Billboard Overall Album Sales Chart and #3 on the Billboard Soul Album Chart.  Her 1st single, "I Decided" reached the #1 position on the Billboard Dance Chart and also was the #1 selling single for several consecutive weeks.

Solange Knowles/Alicia Keys As I Am Tour & Solange Knowles Presents SoL-AngeL and the Hadley St. Dreams Tour Dates:

October 18th - Berlin, Germany - 02 (As I Am Tour)

October 19th - Munich, Germany - Olympiahalle (As I Am Tour)

October 22nd - Oberhausen, Germany - Arena (As I Am Tour)

October 23rd - Manheim, Germany - Sap Arena (As I Am Tour)

October 24th - Paris, France - Club Showcase (Solange Presents SoL-AngeL and the Hadley St. Dreams Tour)

October 25th - Metz, France - Le Galaxie (As I Am Tour)

October 27th - Rotterdam, Netherlands - Ahoy (As I Am Tour)

October 28th - Antwerp, Belgium - Sportpaleis (As I Am Tour)

November 4th - Glasgow, Scotland - Classic Grand (Solange Presents......)

November 5th - Newcastle, England - Cluny (Solange Presents.....)

November 7th - London, England - Pigalle (Solange Presents.....)

November 11th - Brighton, England - Komedia (Solange Presents....)

November 12th - Sheffield, England - Plug (Solange Presents.....)

November 14th - Manchester, England - Ruby Lounge (Solange Presents....)

Other upcoming appearances/performances:

November 6th - MTV Europe Awards - Presenter

November 9th - Monte Carlo - World Music Awards - Performance

For further information please contact:     

Giorgio Armani Spa – International Press

Amee Boyle / Mario Zaccardi / Annalisa Pirotta

TEL. +39 02 831061 FAX. +39 02 83106041

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