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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSED MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS PARTICIPANTS]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani dressed the following participants for the MTV Video Music Awards.  The event was broadcast live from The Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 12, 2010, on MTV at 9:00pm EST.  During the Awards, Lady Gaga wore a custom-made Giorgio Armani Priv&egrave; bustier gown with a plunging neckline and a black leather long, full skirt.  Promoter and musician Luc Carl, who accompanied Lady Gaga, selected a Giorgio Armani charcoal gray double-breasted peak lapel suit with a...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2010/82/Lady Gaga.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Lady Gaga</span>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MEGAN FOX IN GIORGIO ARMANI PRIVE’ FOR WORLD PREMIERE OF “PASSION PLAY” ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ For the Toronto Film Festival world premiere of Mitch Glazer&rsquo;s &ldquo;Passion Play,&rdquo; the film&rsquo;s star Megan Fox wore a Giorgio Armani Prive pale pink strapless cocktail dress. The dress featured a fitted bodice, diagonal pleating gathered at the waist, and was accented by a metal and lacquer brooch.   For further information, please contact:  Jenia Molnar  +12122093554  jmolnar@giorgioarmani.com      Giorgio Armani Spa Amee Boyle / Annalisa Pirotta International...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2010/81/Megan Fox.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Megan Fox</span>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI HONOURED AT GQ AWARDS, RECEIVING DESIGNER OF THE YEAR 2010 ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani was last night honoured by GQ magazine, receiving the prestigious &rsquo;Designer of the Year 2010&rsquo; Award at the GQ Men of The Year Awards in Central London. The award was presented to him by close friend and collaborator, film director Martin Scorsese. This was the first time a non-British designer had received this Award.   The ceremony, which took place at the Royal Opera House, was also attended by numerous personalities dressed by Giorgio Armani: Presenter Martin...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2010/80/Giorgio Armani.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Giorgio Armani</span>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 8 Sep 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES VENICE FILM FESTIVAL PARTICIPANTS]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani will be dressing many participants for the 67th  annual Venice Film Festival which takes place from September 1st  to September 11th. Yesterday, on the occasion of the opening ceremony, actor Vincent Cassel wore a Giorgio Armani classic suit.  For further information:  GIORGIO ARMANI SpA Amee Boyle / Annalisa Pirotta tel. 02-723181 - fax....<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2010/76/Vincent Cassel.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Vincent Cassel</span>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 2 Sep 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSED EMMY PARTICIPANTS]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani dressed selected nominees, presenters and attendees at the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. The awards show took place yesterday at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Nominee and presenter Claire Danes wore a Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; muted bronze evening gown fully encrusted with Swarovski drop crystals and iridescent sequin beading.  The dress featured a crescent shaped bodice, mermaid silhouette and a cascading train.  Danes was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES ANGELINA JOLIE FOR 'SALT' PREMIERE]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[   For last night's worldwide premiere of the film "Salt" at the Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, Angelina Jolie wore an Emporio Armani black strapless beaded cocktail dress with a ruching detail at the waist.  For further information, please contact:  Amee Boyle / Annalisa Pirotta International Press Giorgio Armani S.p.A. Tel: +39...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2010/69/Angelina Jolie.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Angelina Jolie</span>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSED ESPY AWARDS NOMINEES]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[  Giorgio Armani dressed selected nominees of the 2010 ESPY Awards, which was presented by ESPN to recognize excellence in sports. The show took place on Wednesday evening, July 14th at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.  The show was broadcast live on ESPNHD beginning at 9:00 pm ET.  Actor Samuel L. Jackson, who presented the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, selected a taupe peaked lapel sports jacket featuring a technical puckered fabric, a dark grey shirt with matching neck tie, and dark...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSED LEONARDO DI CAPRIO FOR PREMIERES OF HIS NEW FILM “INCEPTION”]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that Leonardo Di Caprio has chosen to wear a selection of Armani outfits for the following premieres of his new film &ldquo;Inception&rdquo;: For the Los Angeles premiere, which took place yesterday, July 13th, Leonardo Di Caprio wore an Emporio Armani navy shadow stripe two-button notch lapel suit with a white shirt and slim navy neck tie. For the Paris and London premieres, which took place on July 10th and 8th, Leonardo Di Caprio chose to wear Giorgio...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2010/70/Leonardo Di Caprio.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Leonardo Di Caprio</span>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES HRM QUEEN RANIA AL ABDULLAH, HRM QUEEN PAOLA OF THE BELGIANS, HRH PRINCESS MATHILDE, HRH PRINCESS ASTRID, MS CHARLENE WITTSTOCK FOR HRH THE CROWN PRINCESS VICTORIA OF SWEDEN'S WEDDING CELEBRATION       ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani is  pleased  to  announce that HRM Queen Rania Al Abdullah, HRM Queen Paola of the Belgians, HRH Princess Mathilde, HI&amp;HR Princess Astrid and Ms Charlene Wittstock have chosen to wear Giorgio Armani on the occasion of the Princess of Sweden&rsquo;s wedding celebration, taking place today, June 19 th, 2010 in the Stockholm Cathedral.  HRM Queen Rania Al Abdullah will wear a purple Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; silk cady gown.  HRM Queen Paola of the Belgians will wear a long...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2010/67/Queen Rania.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Queen Rania</span>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[EMPORIO ARMANI CAFFÈ 5 CD]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani presents the new double CD, Emporio Armani Caff&egrave; 5. Devised by Matteo Ceccarini, this is a soundscape that moves through a variety of intimate and romantic moods. Each of the 15 tracks evokes an intense emotion, echoing the narrative structure of a movie score. Rather than adopting the rhythmic physical approach, this is a sound track with a gradual rapturous impact that becomes totally spellbinding, an intense experience that unfolds through a sequence of seductive...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2010/66/Emporio Armani Caffe5.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Emporio Armani Caffè 5</span>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI UNVEILS THE NEW IMAGES OF THE AUTUMN/WINTER 2010-11 EMPORIO ARMANI UNDERWEAR AND ARMANI JEANS CAMPAIGNS FEATURING MEGAN FOX]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani is pleased to unveil the new images of Megan Fox appearing for the second season as the official worldwide testimonial for Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans, coinciding with Autumn/Winter 2010-2011 advertising campaign. The advertising campaigns for both Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans, were shot on location Los Angeles, and will roll out starting from July around the world on line and on signature billboards in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles,...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2010/65/EAU Megan Fox_01.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">EAU Megan Fox</span>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI UNVEILS THE NEW IMAGES OF THE AUTUMN/WINTER 2010-11 EMPORIO ARMANI UNDERWEAR AND ARMANI JEANS CAMPAIGNS FEATURING CRISTIANO RONALDO]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani is pleased to unveil the new images of Cristiano Ronaldo appearing for the second season as the official worldwide testimonial for Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans, coinciding with Autumn/Winter 2010-2011 advertising campaign. The advertising campaigns for both Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans, were shot on location Madrid, and will roll out starting from July around the world on line and on signature billboards in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles,...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2010/64/AJ Ronaldo_01.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">AJ Ronaldo</span>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSED TONY AWARDS PARTICIPANTS]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Select participants in the 64th Annual Tony Awards were dressed by Giorgio Armani. The awards ceremony took place yesterday evening, June 13th, at Radio City Music Hall and was broadcast live on CBS at 8pm ET/PT.  Presenter Cate Blanchett wore a Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; shimmering silver organza evening suit.   Katie Holmes presented an award wearing a Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; grey strapless silk chiffon evening gown.  Sean Hayes hosted the 64th annual Tony Awards in a Giorgio Armani...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2010/63/Cate Blanchett.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Cate Blanchett</span>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI SPONSORED THE ANNUAL AMFAR ‘CINEMA AGAINST AIDS’ GALA DINNER ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani sponsored the annual amFAR (American Foundation for AIDS Research) &lsquo;Cinema Against AIDS&rsquo; charity event during this year&rsquo;s Cannes Film Festival.  For the occasion, Mr. Armani together with his niece Roberta Armani hosted two tables at the gala dinner which took place last night May 20th at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, in Cap d&rsquo;Antibes, France.  Giorgio Armani has designed the look of the dinner space, the most prominent feature of which is an exhibition by...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2010/59/Naomi Watts.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Naomi Watts</span>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES THE OPENING NIGHT OF THE 63rd ANNUAL CANNES FILM FESTIVAL]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that several participants and guests have chosen his dresses for the 63rd annual Cannes Film Festival from May 12th to May 23rd, 2010 in Cannes, France.  For the opening-night ceremony:  Kristin Scott Thomas, Ma&icirc;tresse de Ceremony, will wear a Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; mermaid style bustier dress, embroidered all over with aurora borealis coloured d&eacute;grad&eacute; sequins.  Russell Crowe, the protagonist of the movie &ldquo;Robin...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2010/58/Naomi Watts Giorgio Armani Emily Blunt.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Naomi Watts Giorgio Armani Emily Blunt</span>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DESIGNS CUSTOM WARDROBE FOR ALICIA KEYS’ THE ELEMENT OF FREEDOM  EUROPEAN TOUR]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani has added his iconic creative style to Alicia Keys&rsquo; The Element of Freedom  European tour by designing a custom wardrobe for his friend, the multi-talented Grammy winner, songwriter, performer and producer. This follows their collaboration for her last tour As I Am in 2008. Alicia Keys&rsquo; wardrobe includes four signature Giorgio Armani and Emporio Armani looks. The first is a military leather jacket with crocodile print and embroidery on shoulders, while wrists and...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2010/57/Look1 AK TOUR 2010.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Look1 AK TOUR 2010</span>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 7 May 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WORLD’S FIRST ARMANI HOTEL UNVEILED IN BURJ KHALIFA, DUBAI]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ &bull; An integral part of Burj Khalifa, the world&rsquo;s tallest building, the luxury hotel is located in the new heart of the city  &bull; Introduces the unique Lifestyle Services concept, bringing a bespoke approach to hospitality and service &bull; Eight signature dining outlets offer a myriad of world cuisines    The world has a new icon in luxury hospitality &ndash; the Armani Hotel Dubai.  The world&rsquo;s first Armani Hotel opened today (April 27, 2010) with a ribbon cutting...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2010/55/ARMANI HOTEL DUBAI.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">ARMANI HOTEL DUBAI</span>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ACQUA di GIOIA - JOY THAT CARESSES THE SKIN]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Inspiring an emotion that draws on both the land and the sea, ACQUA DI GIOIA is an essence of joy extracted from the very heart of the elements.    ACQUA DI GIOIA celebrates Woman and Nature, suggesting an exhilarating escape in which all the senses are awakened. It is inspired by distant islands where Giorgio Armani likes to  replenish his energy and where rainwater and sea spray blend together creating a liquid that evokes the very spirit of luxuriant and fertile nature. In ACQUA DI...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2010/54/ACQUA di GIOIA.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">ACQUA di GIOIA</span>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES CHARLENE WITTSTOCK FOR THE ROSE BALL  IN  MONTECARLO ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Tomorrow, Saturday March 27th, the 56th edition of the Rose Ball, created in 1954 by the unforgettable Grace Kelly, will take place at the Salle des &Eacute;toiles hall at Sporting in Montecarlo. For this important occasion, Charlene Wittstock will wear a Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute;...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2010/53/Charlene Wittstock.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Charlene Wittstock</span>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI PRESENTS A RED CARPET RETROSPECTIVE]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ WHAT:  Giorgio Armani, the designer of choice for countless high-profile events for more than 20 years, presents an exhibition of exclusive dresses actually worn by celebrated actors and musical artists at red carpet events. This is a unique opportunity to view these dresses up close, such as the ensemble Lady Gaga wore to the 2010 Grammy Awards, the gown Anne Hathaway wore to the 2009 Golden Globe Awards, the dress Halle Berry wore to the 2003 SAG Awards, the gown Alicia Keys wore to the...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2010/52/A5A entrance.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">A5A entrance</span>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Mar 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSED ACADEMY AWARDS PARTICIPANTS]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani dressed selected nominees, presenters and guests at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards, as well as guests at various events surrounding the Oscars.  The show took place on Sunday evening, March 7th at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.  The Oscars were broadcast live on ABC at 5:00 pm PT / 8:00 pm ET. Jennifer Lopez presented wearing a Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; iridescent icy pale pink silk organza evening gown.  The dress features high tech, futuristic fabric with a revealing front...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2010/51/Amanda Seyfried.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Amanda Seyfried</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=51&amp;year=2010&amp;language=EN</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Mar 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[HM QUEEN RANIA AL ABDULLAH WEARS  GIORGIO ARMANI PRIVE  AT THE 60th SANREMO ITALIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that this evening, February 17th, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah will wear a Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; evening dress for the 60th Sanremo Italian Music Festival.    For further information please contact:  International Press Amee Boyle/Annalisa Pirotta annalisa.pirotta@giorgioarmani.it  Phone: +39 02 723181 Fax: +39...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2010/38/Hm Queen Rania Al Abdullah_1.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Hm Queen Rania Al Abdullah</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=38&amp;year=2010&amp;language=EN</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[VLADIMIR RESTOIN ROITFELD AND ANDY VALMORBIDA IN COLLABORATION WITH GIORGIO ARMANI PRESENT “RICHARD HAMBLETON – NEW YORK”, AN EXHIBITION OF 45 WORKS BY RICHARD HAMBLETON, DURING MILAN FASHION WEEK ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[  Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld and Andy Valmorbida in collaboration with Giorgio Armani present &ldquo;Richard Hambleton &ndash; New York&rdquo;, an exhibition of 45 works by Richard Hambleton, during Milan Fashion Week   Elusive New York artist Richard Hambleton will be the subject of an exhibition featuring 45 works, 15 never before seen, by Hambleton at the Armani/ Teatro in Milan, following the highly successful New York exhibition in September 2009. The exhibition will be curated by...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2010/37/Richard Hambleton - New York_1.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Richard Hambleton - New York</span>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI TO HONOR FRIENDS MARTIN SCORSESE & LEONARDO DICAPRIO WITH NEW YORK FASHION WEEK COCKTAIL AT ARMANI RISTORANTE]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ On the first anniversary of the opening of Armani / Fifth Avenue, Giorgio Armani celebrates the New York premiere of Martin Scorsese&rsquo;s new film, Shutter Island Giorgio Armani is pleased to mark the first anniversary of the opening of his Fifth Avenue store by celebrating his close friendships with legendary film director Martin Scorsese and leading actor Leonardo DiCaprio. On February 16th, during New York Fashion Week and the night before the premiere in New York of Shutter Island,...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2010/35/Leonardo-Di-Caprio-Giorgio-Armani-Martin-Scorsese-Helen-Scor.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Leonardo Di Caprio Giorgio Armani Martin Scorsese</span>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[LADY GAGA IN GIORGIO ARMANI PRIVÉ IN MEMORABLE COLLABORATION FOR 52ND ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce a unique collaboration with the artist Lady Gaga, who yesterday,  Sunday, January 31st, walked her very first red carpet at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. Throughout the evening, Lady Gaga, winner of two Grammy Awards, dressed exclusively in Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute;.  Giorgio Armani created a variety of special pieces for Lady Gaga for both the evening&rsquo;s ceremony and for her special live stage performance.    Giorgio Armani says, "We hear...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2010/34/Lady Gaga_01.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Lady Gaga</span>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 1 Feb 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES PENELOPE CRUZ AND SOPHIA LOREN FOR THE ROME PREMIERE OF ‘NINE’]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that Penelope Cruz and Sophia Loren chose to wear Armani on the occasion of the Rome premiere of the film &lsquo;Nine&rsquo;, which took place yesterday, January 13th, 2010. Penelope Cruz wore a Giorgio Armani Priv&egrave; halter-neck mermaid dress in tulle-covered satin, silk charmeuse floral appliqu&eacute;s, Swarovski crystal buckle. For the photocall, Sophia Loren wore a Giorgio Armani black dress. For the red carpet, she wore a long black Giorgio...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2010/31/Penelope Cruz Nine premiere.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Penelope Cruz Nine premiere</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=31&amp;year=2010&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CRISTIANO RONALDO - THE NEW EMPORIO ARMANI UNDERWEAR AND ARMANI JEANS TESTIMONIAL]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani is pleased to unveil the first images of Cristiano Ronaldo appearing as the official worldwide testimonial for Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans, coinciding with Spring Summer 2010 advertising campaign. The first advertising campaigns featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, for both Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans, were shot on location Madrid by renowned fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, and will roll out starting from February around the world in...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2010/30/ARMANI JEANS Cristiano Ronaldo.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">ARMANI JEANS Cristiano Ronaldo</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=30&amp;year=2010&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MEGAN FOX - THE NEW FACE OF EMPORIO ARMANI WOMEN’S UNDERWEAR AND ARMANI JEANS ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani is pleased to unveil the first images of  actress Megan Fox appearing in the official worldwide advertising campaigns for Emporio Armani Women&rsquo;s Underwear and Armani Jeans, for Spring Summer 2010.  The first advertising campaigns featuring Megan Fox, for both Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans, were shot on location in Los Angeles by renowned fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, and will roll out starting from February around the world in fashion...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2010/1/ARMANI JEANS Megan Fox .jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">ARMANI JEANS Megan Fox </span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=1&amp;year=2010&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[EMPORIOARMANI.COM TURNS (RED)DECEMBER 1ST 2009  WORLD AIDS DAY]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Today, December 1st is World AIDS Day and Emporio Armani, a partner in (PRODUCT) RED&ndash; the global initiative in support of the Global Fund to combat AIDS in Africa &ndash; will be promoting this special day on behalf of such a vital cause. Our e-commerce site www.emporioarmani.com, turns red for the day.  Not only will the site offer the opportunity to shop online from the men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s collections, but it will also be possible to view and purchase a wide selection of Emporio Armani (PRODUCT) RED products including  clothing, accessories,  fragrances, sunglasses and watches. Thus it offers a comprehensive selection of perfect gifts for the festive season. (RED)TM and (Product) RED RED is a global initiative with the primary purpose of involving the private sector in the fight against AIDS in Africa. The companies involved in the production of RED products undertake to donate a percentage of the sales receipts on specified products to the Global Fund, providing support for a range of programmes focused on AIDS in Africa, with particular concern for the welfare of women and children. The companies currently participating are: American Express, Converse, Gap, Emporio Armani, Starbucks, Bugaboo, Nike, Apple, Dell and Hallmark. For further information contact:...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/94/Emporio Armani Red.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Emporio Armani Red</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=94&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 1 Dec 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI RECEIVES BAMBI 2009 FOR CREATIVITY 
IN BERLIN/POTSDAM, GERMANY]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[  The Armani Group is pleased to announce that Giorgio Armani will be awarded with the prestigious Bambi 2009 award for Creativity, after being honoured with one for Fashion in 1998. The award, presented by Charlene Wittstock, will be received by Roberta Armani on his behalf. Bambi, the most important media prize awarded by Hubert Burda Media, will take place for the 61st time on November 26th, 2009, in Berlin/Potsdam, Germany, and will be broadcast live on German TV channel ARD. On the occasion of the ceremony, the following have chosen to wear Armani: Roberta Armani will wear a Giorgio Armani strapless evening gown featuring a black velvet skirt, and a pleated bodice in grey silk. Charlene Wittstock will wear a Giorgio Armani evening gown in navy blue silk cady featuring Swarovski crystal embroideries in jet colour on the straps and the bodice, and a jewel detail in nappa. Shermine Sharivar will wear a black Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; velvet dress featuring a spiral motif, and blue metal mesh details embroidered with...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/93/Roberta Armani.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Roberta Armani</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=93&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS PARTICIPANTS ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani dressed the following participants at the 37th Annual American Music Awards.  The event, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel was broadcast live from The Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 22, 2009, on ABC at 8:00 PM EST. Alicia Keys wore a Giorgio Armani cobalt blue, jewel encrusted strapless dress with origami pleated detail at the bust. The constellation inspired fabric is in various shades of blue and worn over a pair of cobalt Swarovski crystal shorts.  Fergie wore a Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; black strapless gown with asymmetrical zipper detailing.  The gown features black triangular paillettes and is embellished with tiny Swarovski crystals and has a dramatic front slit.  Roberta Armani wore a Giorgio Armani black silk crepe cocktail dress....<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/89/Alicia Keys.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Alicia Keys</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=89&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSED THE 10th ANNUAL LATIN GRAMMY AWARDS IN LAS VEGAS]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that Italian singer Laura Pausini, winner of Best Album &lsquo;Primavera in Anticipo&rsquo;,  has chosen to wear Armani on the occasion of the 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, taking place yesterday, November 5th 2009, in Las Vegas. For the ceremony, Laura Pausini wore a Giorgio Armani bustier dress in silk satin featuring a bodice embroidered with alternate bands of sequins and beads ; she will be accompanied by Paolo Carta, nominated as producer of...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/85/Laura Pausini Paolo Carta.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Laura Pausini Paolo Carta</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=85&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 6 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI TO VISIT MOSCOW AND STAGE TWO SHOWS TO CELEBRATE THE SUCCESS OF GIORGIO ARMANI AND EMPORIO ARMANI IN RUSSIA]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[      Giorgio Armani will hold a series of events next week in Moscow to celebrate the continuing success of the Armani brand in Russia. Mr. Armani will be one of the first globally renowned fashion designers to visit the city since the start of the economic downturn.  Giorgio Armani says: &ldquo;I visited Moscow last in 2002 and found the city to be full of the most incredible energy. I am really looking forward to seeing Moscow again and experiencing its wonderful mixture of culture...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/83/Giorgio Armani.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Giorgio Armani</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=83&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES HER MAJESTY QUEEN RANIA AL ABDULLAH FOR A GALA DINNER AT THE QUIRINALE, IN ROME ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah will wear a specially designed Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; outfit, on the occasion of a Gala dinner hosted by Italian President Giorgio Napolitano in honour of Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah tonight, October 20th, at the Quirinale.  On this occasion, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah will wear a black velvet Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; mermeid evening dress with crossed...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/81/Rania Al Abdullah.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=81&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES THE BLACK BALL]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that several attendees of the 6th Annual Black Ball wore Armani to the event.  The Black Ball, which took place on October 15th at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, benefits the non-profit organization, "Keep a Child Alive," which is dedicated to helping children and families in Africa and India with HIV/AIDS.  Co-Founder and Global Ambassador Alicia Keys wore a Giorgio Armani black jersey mockneck, backless dress with ruched skirt for the...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/80/Alicia Keys.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Alicia Keys</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=80&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2009]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani will dress several participants and guests attending the 4th edition of the Rome International Film Festival from October 15th to October 23rd, 2009 in Rome, Italy.  Tonight, Friday October 16th:  Italian actress Maria Grazia Cucinotta, on the red carpet for the film &lsquo;Viola di Mare&rsquo;, will wear a Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; bustier dress in a mermaid line, in black silk cady, with spiral inserts in silk organza embroidered with tone on tone Swarovski...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/79/Elisabetta Canalis George Clooney.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Elisabetta Canalis George Clooney</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=79&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MEGAN FOX - THE NEW FACE FOR EMPORIO ARMANI UNDERWEAR AND ARMANI JEANS]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that actress Megan Fox will be the new official worldwide face for Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans for 2010.  The soon-to-be revealed campaigns were shot by renowned fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott this last weekend in Los Angeles.  Megan Fox, star of the $1.5 billion Transformer&rsquo;s film franchise, is currently starring in Jennifer&rsquo;s Body for Twentieth Century Fox from the Academy Award winning writer Diablo...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/78/Megan Fox Giorgio Armani_00.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Megan Fox Giorgio Armani</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=78&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CRISTIANO RONALDO – THE NEW TESTIMONIAL FOR EMPORIO ARMANI UNDERWEAR AND ARMANI JEANS]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[    Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays  for Spanish club Real Madrid and the national Portuguese team, will be the new official worldwide testimonial for Emporio Armani Men&rsquo;s Underwear and Armani Jeans starting from Spring Summer 2010.   ...]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=84&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 9 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI, SAMSUNG, AND MICROSOFT PRESENT THE NEW GIORGIO ARMANI - SAMSUNG SMART PHONE ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., and Microsoft are proud to present the new Giorgio Armani-Samsung smartphone, the most elegant and functional mobile on the market. Giorgio Armani himself personally designed this stylish smartphone as he did with the first Giorgio Armani Samsung mobile in 2007 and the Emporio Armani Samsung &ldquo;Night Effect&rdquo; mobile in 2008. In 2009, the new smartphone makes its debut with more powerful functions and superior usability. The next rendition...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/77/Smartphone Giorgio Armani Samsung_01.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Smartphone Giorgio Armani Samsung</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=77&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 9 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[EMPORIO ARMANI SPRING/SUMMER 2010 WOMENSWEAR SHOW TO BE LIVE STREAMED FROM MILAN]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that tomorrow, Saturday, September 26th, at 1.15 pm Milan local time, his Spring Summer 2010 Emporio Armani Womenswear show will be live streamed from Milan to the world on the internet at http://live.emporioarmani.com, as well as on the international network of Elle websites in: Italy, USA, UK, France, Spain, Russia, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Quebec, Turkey, Sweden. Giorgio Armani said, &ldquo;Now through the democracy of the internet we...]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=76&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI CELEBRATES VOGUE FASHION’S NIGHT OUT WORLDWIDE]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that it will be participating in Vogue Fashion&rsquo;s Night Out, which will take place on September 10th, by hosting a series of events and cocktails in many cities around the world. In a global initiative to promote retail, restore consumer confidence, and celebrate fashion, Giorgio Armani and international editions of Vogue are coordinating evening extravaganzas in their respective world fashion capitals.  New York In New York, in addition to...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/74/Giorgio e Roberta Armani Sindaco L.Moratti Franca Sozzani Eva Herzigova.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Giorgio e Roberta Armani Sindaco L.Moratti Franca Sozzani Eva Herzigova</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=74&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Wed, 9 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES VENICE FILM FESTIVAL PARTICIPANTS]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani will be dressing many participants for the 66th  annual Venice Film Festival which takes place from September 2nd  to September 12th . Tonight, on the occasion of the opening ceremony, several actors from the cast of the new film &ldquo;Baar&igrave;a&rdquo; by Giuseppe Tornatore have chosen to wear Giorgio Armani:     Italian director Giuseppe Tornatore will wear a Giorgio Armani tuxedo. Italian actor Francesco Scianna will wear a Giorgio Armani tuxedo. Italian actor Raoul...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/72/George Clooney.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">George Clooney</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=72&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES CHARLENE WITTSTOCK FOR MONACO’S RED CROSS BALL]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that Charlene Wittstock will wear Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; for the 61st annual Red Cross Ball, taking place tonight, at the Salle des Etoiles of the Sporting Montecarlo.  On this occasion, she has chosen a red Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; one-shoulder mermeid dress, in silk satin, featuring a rhinestone edge and shoulder straps.   For the Gala, Giorgio Armani has also donated a clutch bag that will be one of the lots of the renowned tombola taking...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/69/Charlene Wittstock.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Charlene Wittstock</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=69&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI UNVEILS NEW IMAGES OF DAVID AND VICTORIA BECKHAM PHOTOGRAPHED TOGETHER IN THE NEW AUTUMN WINTER 2009-10 EMPORIO ARMANI UNDERWEAR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani is pleased to unveil new images from Emporio Armani&rsquo;s  Autumn/Winter 2009-10 underwear campaign featuring David and Victoria Beckham photographed together. The new advertising campaign was shot in Milan, once again by renowned fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, and will appear in fashion and lifestyle magazines and on signature billboards in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, London, Milan, Rome, Paris and Tokyo, from July 2009 onwards.    For further information please contact:        Giorgio Armani Spa &ndash; International Press Amee Boyle / Mario Zaccardi / Annalisa Pirotta Tel. +39 02 831061 Fax. +39 02...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/67/DAVID AND VICTORIA BECKHAM_1.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">DAVID AND VICTORIA BECKHAM</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=67&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 2 Jul 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[EMPORIO ARMANI: OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF THE XIII FINA WORLD SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS  ROME 2009]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[  Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that Emporio Armani will be an official sponsor of the XIII Fina World Swimming Championships Rome 2009, which will take place this summer between 17th July and 2nd August. Giorgio Armani has designed the official uniforms for the Italian team and members of the Fina committee. The look created by the designer specifically for the athletes includes a two piece suit in navy blue jersey, with a two-button jacket featuring contrast white piping which is paired with trousers in a soft cut with a drawstring waist and a polo shirt in navy blue cotton piqu&eacute; and white sneakers in suede, with edges and logo embroidered in blue.  Giorgio Armani&rsquo;s relationship with the world of sport is well-documented. He has dressed numerous champions, and has also published a book called &lsquo;Faces of Sport&rsquo;, featuring remarkable images of champion sportsmen and women including Olympic athletes, to raise money and awareness for the international Special Olympics movement. Many sporting personalities have been and are currently testimonial figures for Armani. In the world of swimming notable names include Federica Pellegrini and Filippo Magnini.    For further information, please contact Giorgio Armani S.p.A. Press Office Via Bergognone 46 -20144 Milano Tel. +39...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/66/THE XIII FINA WORLD SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS  ROME 2009_1.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">THE XIII FINA WORLD SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS  ROME 2009</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=66&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[EMPORIO ARMANI WELCOMES “100% BRUMOTTI”]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Vittorio Brumotti, known professionally as &ldquo;100% Brumotti&rdquo;, will open the Emporio Armani men's show with a special performance of spectacular acrobatics on his bike. The world bike trial champion, appearing on the Italian TV programme Striscia la Notizia, won his fifth entry in the Guinness Book of World Records by launching himself from a 17 metre high rock astride his...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/65/Vittorio Brumotti.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Vittorio Brumotti</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=65&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IDOLE D’ARMANI – THE NEW GIORGIO ARMANI FRAGRANCE]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[    Giorgio Armani is proud to announce his new signature women&rsquo;s fragrance, Idole d&rsquo;Armani. Actress Kasia Smutniak will be the face of the advertising campaign, due to be unveiled in July during the Haute Couture Week in Paris. &ldquo;I chose Kasia to be the face of my new fragrance, IDOLE d&rsquo;ARMANI, because she has a fresh and modern appeal which combines true feminine sensuality and rare beauty with inner strength of character. She embodies the spirit of the IDOLE...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/64/Kasia Smutniak.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Kasia Smutniak</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=64&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[DAVID BECKHAM UNVEILED THE NEW FALL/WINTER 2009-10 EMPORIO ARMANI UNDERWEAR CAMPAIGN AT SELFRIDGES OXFORD STREET]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that his friend and international sporting icon David Beckham today unveiled the worldwide exclusive of the new Emporio Armani Underwear Fall / Winter 2009-10 campaign at Selfridges Oxford Street in London.  Welcomed on stage outside Selfridges by Gaby Logan, David Beckham, dressed in a navy blue Giorgio Armani single breasted suit, unveiled a new campaign image which covered the entire front facade of Selfridges to thousands of Londoners who turned up to...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/63/David Beckham for EMPORIO ARMANI UNDERWER.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">David Beckham for EMPORIO ARMANI UNDERWER</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=63&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES THE ANNUAL AMFAR ‘CINEMA AGAINST AIDS’ GALA DINNER ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that his niece Roberta Armani will once again host a table at the annual amFAR (American Foundation for AIDS Research) &lsquo;Cinema Against AIDS&rsquo; charity event during this year&rsquo;s Cannes Film Festival. The 16th edition of amFAR&rsquo;s &lsquo;Cinema Against AIDS&rsquo; gala dinner will take place on May 21st at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, in Cap d&rsquo;Antibes, France, for which Giorgio Armani has designed a couture dress that will be...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/62/Kasia Smutniak_3847.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Kasia Smutniak</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=62&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES THE 62nd ANNUAL CANNES FILM FESTIVAL]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani will dress several participants and guests attending the 62nd annual Cannes Film Festival from May 13th to May 24th, 2009 in Cannes, France.     Isabelle Huppert  Hilary Swank Paolo Sorrentino  Asia Argento  Robin Wright Penn  Ziyi Zhang Charlene Wittstock Elsa Pataky Elizabeth Banks Claudia Cardinale Laura Morante Eugenia Silva No&eacute;mie Lenoir Vincent Cassel Marina De Van Emile Hirsch Eric Cantona and Roberta Armani     For further information:...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/61/Isabelle Huppert Asia Argento.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Elizabeth Banks</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=61&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSED SEVERAL ATTENDEES OF THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART’S COSTUME INSTITUTE GALA]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani dressed several attendees for The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala.  This year&rsquo;s benefit celebrates &ldquo;Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion&rdquo;.  The event was held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Monday, May 4th at 7:00pm.  Claire Danes selected a Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; one-shoulder taupe gown with a silk chiffon plisse bustier and Swarovski crystal encrusted, fitted skirt.  Ziyi Zhang wore a Giorgio Armani...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/59/Claire Danes.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Claire Danes</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=59&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 5 May 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES ERIC BANA FOR THE WORLD PREMIERE OF HIS NEW FILM “STAR TREK”]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that Eric Bana chose to wear a classic black Giorgio Armani 2 button suit with classic shirt and silk pochette on the occasion of the world Premiere of his new film &ldquo;Star Trek&rdquo;. The premiere took place on 7th April at the Opera House, Sydney, Australia.    For further information:                             Amee Boyle/ Mario Zaccardi / Annalisa Pirotta Giorgio Armani SpA Tel:  +39 02 831061 Fax:  +39 02 8310641        ...]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=58&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES THE WORLD PREMIERE OF PEDRO ALMODOVAR’S NEW MOVIE “THE BROKEN HUGS”]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani will dress the following participants on the occasion of the world premiere of Pedro Almod&oacute;var&rsquo;s new movie &ldquo;The Broken Hugs&rdquo;, that will take place tonight, March 18th, at 9:00 pm, at the Cines Fuencarral in Madrid.  Director Pedro Almod&oacute;var will wear a Giorgio Armani suit while actress Marta Aledo will wear an Emporio Armani embroidered dress, in a delicate flesh tone.  Actress Carmen Machi will wear a Giorgio Armani black cocktail dress....]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=57&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI COLLABORATES WITH LEGENDARY COSTUME DESIGNER ALBERT WOLSKY TO DRESS CLIVE OWEN IN UNIVERSAL PICTURES UPCOMING ROMANTIC CAPER, “DUPLICITY”]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani has collaborated with two-time Academy Award&reg;-winning costume designer Albert Wolsky (&ldquo;All That Jazz,&rdquo;  &ldquo;Bugsy&rdquo;) to create the sleek and dashing man-of-action silhouette for actor Clive Owen in Universal Pictures&rsquo; new romantic caper, &ldquo;Duplicity.&rdquo;  The film hits theaters on March 20, 2009. Wolsky&rsquo;s 13 Oscar&reg; nominations for costume design range from such classics as &ldquo;Sophie&rsquo;s Choice&rdquo; to the recent...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/56/Clive Owen_1.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Clive Owen</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=56&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[LAURA PAUSINI WEARS EMPORIO ARMANI FOR HER NEW 2009 WORLD TOUR]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Following the launch and promotion of her new album Primavera in Anticipo, Laura Pausini starts off the year with a tour beginning in Turin on 5th March and, following various appearances in Italy and Europe, moving on to South America and the United States. For this important tour Laura Pausini has once again chosen clothes from Emporio Armani creating a special look in a sexy-modern style. Bold and feminine, always revolving around total black, but with luxe rock star accessories...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/45/Laura Pausini_1.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Laura Pausini</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=45&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 5 Mar 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Emporio Armani presents an evening with Chelsea Football Club in support of Clic Sargent and Right to Play]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani S.p.A will tonight host a &lsquo;play the players&rsquo; evening at the Emporio Armani Brompton Road Store with Chelsea Football Club in support of Clic Sargent and Right to Play.  The entire Chelsea First Team will be in attendance and offer guests and ardent fans a once in a lifetime opportunity to play a selection of games including table football, pool, Wii and Scalextrics against their sporting heroes.  We are also delighted to be able to welcome beneficiaries of...]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=55&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Wed, 4 Mar 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSED CESAR AWARDS PARTICIPANTS]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani dressed the following  participants in occasion of the 34th ceremony of &ldquo; Les C&eacute;sars &ldquo; awards. The show took place on February 27th, at the Th&eacute;&acirc;tre du Ch&acirc;telet in Paris, where it was broadcast live on CANAL+.  Vincent Cassel, who won the C&eacute;sar as &lsquo;Best Actor&rsquo; for his film &lsquo;Mesrine&rsquo;, wore a Giorgio Armani tuxedo.  Sean Penn, nominated in the &lsquo;Best Actor&rsquo; category, wore a  Giorgio Armani tuxedo...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/44/Vincent Cassel.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Vincent Cassel</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=44&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI TO DRESS ACADEMY AWARDS PARTICIPANTS]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani will dress selected nominees, presenters and guests at the 81st Annual Academy Awards, as well as guests at various events surrounding the Oscars.  The show will take place on Sunday evening, February 22nd at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.  The Oscars will be telecast live on ABC beginning at 5:00 pm PT / 8:00 pm ET.  Anne Hathaway, nominated in the category of Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in "Rachel Getting Married," will wear a champagne-colored strapless Armani Prive gown.  The dress has a mermaid silhouette and features paillettes and Swarovski crystals on a diagonal.  Details include a crystal band at the bust and waist line, which is pulled together in the back of the dress with an onyx and black crystal dragon brooch.  Sophia Loren will attend the Oscars in a Giorgio Armani Prive creamy yellow, organza gown with pleated tiers and ruffles, and will be accompanied by her son Edoardo Ponti, who will wear a classic Giorgio Armani...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/43/Alicia Keys_09.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Alicia Keys</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=43&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI OPENS ARMANI / 5TH AVENUE WITH VIP GUESTS]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[  Giorgio Armani celebrated the opening of his first concept store in the United States &ndash; Armani / 5th Avenue &ndash; with a stellar cast of luminaries from the fields of entertainment, sports, business and culture. Victoria Beckham selected an Emporio Armani blush beaded one-shoulder Swarovski beaded cocktail dress. Alicia Keys wore a Giorgio Armani coral silk shift dress. January Jones selected an Emporio Armani red beaded, fitted cocktail dress with a cut-out detailing in the back. Mira Sorvino chose an Emporio Armani black knit tiered ruffle dress trimmed with sequins. She was accompanied by her husband, Chris Backus, who wore a Giorgio Armani two-button peak lapel, black microfiber suit with a white-on-white stripe shirt and black striped neck tie. Caroline Kennedy was dressed in a Giorgio Armani chocolate brown velvet tuxedo jacket with a sand satin top and black trousers. Zoe Saldana selected an Emporio Armani one-shoulder white sequined mini dress to wear. Milla...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/42/Josh Hartnett Giorgio Armani_05.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Josh Hartnett Giorgio Armani</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=42&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DONATES GRANT TO THE FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS. ARMANI ARTS INSTITUTE ESTABLISHED]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Today Giorgio Armani announced that he will make a significant donation to The Fund for Public Schools in honor of the opening of his new concept store in Manhattan: Armani / 5th Avenue.  The Giorgio Armani grant will develop a multi-year, umbrella program entitled the Armani Arts Institute, which will support diversified arts programs throughout the city&rsquo;s public schools in  under-served neighborhoods.  These programs help engage students in their schoolwork as well as provide an outlet to channel their creative energies.  The Fund for Public Schools is dedicated to improving New York City&rsquo;s public schools by attracting private investment in school reform, and encouraging greater involvement by all New Yorkers in the education of our children.   Mr. Armani was intrigued by the organization&rsquo;s unique vision in a city that remains close to his heart.  In 1985, he chose New York for his first US boutique, and the city has subsequently contributed to...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/37/Giorgio Armani Caroline Kennedy.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Giorgio Armani Caroline Kennedy</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=37&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ZHANG ZIYI THE NEW EMPORIO ARMANI TESTIMONIAL]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that leading actress Zhang Ziyi is the first Chinese female face to appear in advertising campaigns for Emporio Armani, presenting the brand&rsquo;s ready-to-wear collections, accessories, and eyewear in 2009.   Zhang joins Takeshi Kaneshiro, who earlier this year became the first Asian male face to appear in an Emporio Armani advertising campaign.  Together the two will be the Emporio Armani testimonials in Greater China for Spring/Summer 2009.   Giorgio Armani said &ldquo;I am delighted to have Ziyi appear as our testimonial.  Not only has she impressed the world with her incredible talent as an actress, she possesses a very distinctive beauty, traditional and uniquely oriental, but at the same time there is an appeal that is very young and very modern.  That, I think is a very fine match with Emporio Armani.&rdquo;  Ziyi is excited to be the Emporio Armani testimonial for Greater China and said &ldquo;I am most flattered by...]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=35&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES GRAMMY PARTICIPANTS]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani dressed several participants for the 51st  Annual Grammy Awards. The ceremony was broadcast live from The Staples Center in Los Angeles, Sunday, February 8th, at 8pm ET/PT on CBS.  Multiple nominee John Mayer wore an Emporio Armani military inspired black suit.  Produced in black wool twill, the jacket features a Mandarin (Nehru) collar, four patch pockets with buttoned flaps and epaulet detailing on the shoulders.  The pant has subtle cargo pocket details.  The outfit is completed with a Giorgio Armani purple linen shirt and aqua blue necktie.    Presenter Samuel L. Jackson selected Giorgio Armani jacket and pants. He completed the look with a black skull cap.   For further information please contact:         Giorgio Armani SpA Amee Boyle / Mario Zaccardi / Annalisa Pirotta Tel. 02 823106  Fax. 02 823106339 ...]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=34&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES THE BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ For the 59th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), the following have chosen to wear Armani outfits:  Ziyi Zhang will wear a Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; grey chiffon strapless gown on the occasion of Shooting Stars red carpet and the Awards Ceremony.  Leonardo Di Caprio, for a gala night on the occasion of &lsquo;Cinema for Peace&rsquo;, will wear a classic Giorgio Armani tuxedo.    For further information:                              GIORGIO ARMANI SpA Amee Boyle/ Mario Zaccardi / Annalisa Pirotta  International Press Office  Tel. +39...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/30/Leonardo Di Caprio.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Leonardo Di Caprio</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=30&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES THE BAFTAs ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani dressed several participants for BAFTA awards ceremony, taking place on Sunday, February 8th, 2009.  Angelina Jolie, nominated as Best Actress for her role in &ldquo;The Changeling&rdquo; wore a Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; black silk crepe cady bustier evening gown, with mermaid shape and bow-motiv on decollete.  Anil Kapoor, cast member of  "Slumdog Millionaire"  wore a Giorgio Armani two-button notch lapel tuxedo with a classic evening shirt and a cream silk necktie and pocket square.    Tamsin Egerton wore a Giorgio Armani long gold silk dress with ruched corset  Talulah Riley wore a Giorgio Armani long green silk dress with fitted bustier   For further information please contact:   Giorgio Armani SpA  Amee Boyle / Mario Zaccardi / Annalisa Pirotta Tel. 02 823106  Fax. 02...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/29/Angelina Jolie.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Angelina Jolie</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=29&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Mon, 9 Feb 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSED GUESTS OF U.S. PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Several attendees to the various events around the Inauguration of President Barack Obama were dressed by Giorgio Armani for this historic occasion in Washington DC on January 20, 2009.  Beyonce serenaded the President and First Lady at the Neighborhood Ball with her rendition of &ldquo;At Last,&rdquo; while wearing an Armani Prive pale mauve satin gown with a train and Swarovski jeweled brooches at shoulders and hip. This Inaugural Ball was broadcast on ABC-TV.  Leonardo DiCaprio wore a Giorgio Armani navy tuxedo to present Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill during the Neighborhood Ball. He was accompanied by Bar Rafaeli in a Giorgio Armani black silk gown with bow detail.  Samuel L. Jackson selected to wear Giorgio Armani for his presentation during the We Are One concert on Sunday, January 18.  He chose a Giorgio Armani tuxedo for the Roots Ball, and a Giorgio Armani peak-lapel tuxedo at all other formal occasions.   John Legend wore a Giorgio Armani...]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=28&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[VICTORIA BECKHAM - THE NEW EMPORIO ARMANI WOMEN’S UNDERWEAR TESTIMONIAL]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani is pleased to unveil the first image of  Victoria Beckham appearing as the official worldwide testimonial for Emporio Armani Women&rsquo;s Underwear, coinciding with Spring Summer 2009 advertising campaign. The first advertising campaign featuring Victoria Beckham, which was shot on location in Los Angeles by renowned fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, will roll out in Spring around the world in fashion and lifestyle magazines and on signature billboards in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, London, Milan, Rome, Paris and Tokyo. Giorgio Armani said,  "I chose Victoria Beckham to launch our new global Emporio Armani Women&rsquo;s Underwear campaign because she is a stylish and intriguing woman. Great underwear is alluring and provocative, and so I wanted to work with someone who would make a real impression. I&rsquo;m sure Victoria&rsquo;s presence will generate great excitement and contribute to the continued international...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/27/Victoria Beckham.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Victoria Beckham</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=27&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES GOLDEN GLOBES PARTICIPANTS]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Several nominees, presenters and guests of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards were dressed by Giorgio Armani. The show took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel and was broadcast live on Sunday evening, January 11, 2009, on NBC at 8pm ET.  Penelope Cruz selected a Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; pale gold silk chiffon column dress featuring beading and Swarovski crystals. The bodice is replete with intricate pleated ruching and an open, scooped back. She was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for her work in &ldquo;Vicky Cristina Barcelona.&rdquo;  Anne Hathaway, nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture&mdash;Drama for her role in &ldquo;Rachel Getting Married,&rdquo; wore a Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; royal blue silk gazar gown with a hand-pleated bustier embroidered with Swarovski crystals and beading that gives way to a cascading skirt of layered silk...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2009/26/Anne Hathaway.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Anne Hathaway</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=26&amp;year=2009&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ ARMANI/CASA LOS ANGELES AND ELLE DÉCOR US HOST AN EVENT TOGETHER]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ On November 20th, Armani/Casa and Elle D&eacute;cor US hosted an in-store cocktail reception together (at the 157 North Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood casa store) to preview the Giorgio Armani&rsquo;s 08-09 home collection. Attendees included a highly targeted list of top interior designers, architects and industry notables from Elle D&eacute;cor Editor in Chief Margaret Russell&rsquo;s personal contacts as well as Elle D&eacute;cor&rsquo;s local trade list, friends of the magazine, and top clients of Armani/Casa, Giorgio Armani and Emporio Armani.   The key protagonists of the Armani/Casa 2008-2009 collection were displayed together with mannequins wearing iconic vintage Giorgio Armani clothing. These belong to the touring exhibition &ldquo;Giorgio Armani&rsquo;s Retrospective&rdquo; which has been traveling around the world for the past few years, and which will ultimately become the historical archive of the company displayed in a museum in Milan....<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2008/125/Los Angeles store.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Armani/Casa Los Angeles store</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=125&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES THE 60th BAMBI AWARDS IN OFFENBURG]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani will dress Keanu Reeves and Claudia Cardinale for the BAMBI Awards taking place tonight, November 27th 2008, in Offenburg, Germany. BAMBI, the media prize awarded by Hubert Burda Media, will be broadcasted live on German network ARD tv.  Keanu Reeves will wear a Giorgio Armani two-button midnight blue shawl collar tuxedo with a classic point collar evening shirt and a midnight blue necktie.  Claudia Cardinale will wear a beige Giorgio Armani satin skirt with a top and a vintage shawl....<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2008/120/Claudia Cardinale.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Claudia Cardinale</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=120&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS PARTICIPANTS]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani dressed the following participants at the &lsquo;36th Annual American Music Awards&rsquo;.  The event, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, was broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 23rd at 8:00-11.00 pm ET/PT.  For the red carpet, multiple nominee Alicia Keys wore an Armani Priv&eacute; royal blue silk jersey pliss&eacute; one shoulder gown with Swarovski crystal trim.  For her performance, Beyonc&eacute; wore an Armani Priv&eacute; black and white satin jacket with origami rosettes....<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2008/119/Alicia Keys.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Alicia Keys</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=119&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ GIORGIO ARMANI AND IL DIVO COLLABORATE AGAIN FOR 2009 WORLD TOUR AND LAUNCH OF NEW CD “ THE PROMISE “]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani will once again be the designer of choice for the acclaimed operatic pop vocal quartet &ldquo;Il Divo&rdquo; on their 2009 world tour &ldquo; An evening with Il Divo &ldquo;. The tour, starting on February 21st in Manchester, UK, will celebrate the launch of their new album, &ldquo;The promise&rdquo;. The quartet has also chosen to wear Giorgio Armani clothes during the promotional tour, that is currently travelling across most important cities of the world.  The collaboration with Mr. Armani dates back to the group&rsquo;s formation in 2003 and again in 2006 for their world tour. The quartet also performed at the &ldquo; One night only at Budokan &ldquo;, during the celebration of opening of the Armani / Ginza Tower in Tokyo in November 2007.  The tour wardrobe reflects the different sections of the show through an interplay of shapes and fabrics, all drawn from the Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani and Armani Collezioni Spring/Summer 2009 collections. The...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2008/118/Il Divo sketch.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Il Divo</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=118&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES ALICIA KEYS FOR THE BLACK BALL]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that Alicia Keys, who will host the 5th Annual Black Ball, has selected to wear an Armani outfit for the red carpet.  The Black Ball, that will take place tonight, November 13th, at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, will benefit the charity &ldquo;Keep a Child Alive&rdquo;, for children and families in Africa with HIV/AIDS.   For the red carpet, Alicia Keys will wear a Giorgio Armani taupe silk strapless dress with cascading ruffle and an Armani Priv&eacute; pewter metallic python blazer....<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2008/117/Alicia Keys.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Alicia Keys</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=117&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES HRM QUEEN RANIA OF JORDAN FOR PRINCE CHARLES’ BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that HRM Queen Rania of Jordan will wear a specially designed Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; outfit, on the occasion of a State Banquet that will take place tonight, November 13th, at Buckingham Palace, for Prince Charles&rsquo; birthday celebration.   On this occasion, HRM Queen Rania of Jordan will wear a Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; long evening dress in night blue pleated silk chiffon....]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=116&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES QUEEN PAOLA OF BELGIUM FOR HER OFFICIAL VISIT TO INDIA]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that Queen Paola of Belgium has chosen to wear a selection of Giorgio Armani outfits for a series of special events and meetings during her official visit to India, taking place from 2nd to 12th of November, 2008. On November 4th, she wore a Giorgio Armani blue satin jacket and a silk fringed skirt, for an official dinner with Ms. Pratibha Patil, President of India. On November 5th, she wore a Giorgio Armani ruby satin jacket and a silk patterned skirt, for an official dinner at the Belgian Embassy. For a meeting with Ms. Sonia Gandhi, President of the India National Congress, she has chosen to wear a navy blue Giorgio Armani suit with a silk fuchsia blouse. On November 11th, she will wear a Giorgio Armani black and white dress in silk for a cocktail at another official...]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=114&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 7 Nov 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ROBERTA ARMANI AT THE CHARITY GALA FOR AMFAR]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ We are pleased to announce that Roberta Armani will be hosting a table at the charity gala dinner to benefit amFAR (American Foundation for AIDS Research) that will be held tonight in Rome at the Galleria Borghese.  For the occasion Roberta Armani has chosen a Giorgio Armani long evening dress featuring a bare back, double shoulder strap and a small flower detail in China blue, on the right shoulder.  Guests at her table will include Silvio Muccino, Giorgio Pasotti, Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Dominic Cooper and Michael Pitt, all dressed in Armani, as well as Lapo Elkann and Bianca Brandolini d&rsquo;Adda.   For further information:                            Giorgio Armani SpA  International Press Amee Boyle / Mario Zaccardi / Annalisa Pirotta                                                            Tel. 02/831061  www.armanipress.it             ...]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=100&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ROME FILM FESTIVAL 2008]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani will dress several participants and guests attending the 3rd edition of the Rome Film Festival from October 22nd to October 31st, 2008 in Rome, Italy.  Simona Ventura wore a Giorgio Armani tuxedo, for the red carpet of the opening ceremony. Giorgio Pasotti wore Giorgio Armani for the gala dinner honouring Al Pacino at Villa Medici. During the Rome Film Festival, several guests have also chosen to wear Giorgio Armani:     Donatella Finocchiaro Ed Harris Marie Gillain Valeria Milillo  Alessio Boni   For further information:                            Giorgio Armani SpA International Press Amee Boyle / Mario Zaccardi / Annalisa Pirotta                                                            Tel. 02/831061  www.armanipress.it...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2008/99/Giorgio Pasotti.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Giorgio Pasotti</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=99&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[VICTORIA BECKHAM - THE NEW WORLDWIDE TESTIMONIAL FOR EMPORIO ARMANI WOMEN’S UNDERWEAR]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Giorgio Armani is excited to announce that Victoria Beckham will be the new worldwide testimonial for Emporio Armani Women's Underwear.  She will debut in the Spring Summer 2009 advertising campaign shot by renowned fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.   Giorgio Armani said, "Who better than Victoria Beckham to launch our new global Emporio Armani underwear campaign? Victoria is a style icon, a dynamic lady whose influence and recognition will add great excitement to the continued international growth of our Emporio Armani women's underwear business."  For further information please contact:      Giorgio Armani Spa &ndash; International Press Amee Boyle / Mario Zaccardi / Annalisa Pirotta TEL. +39 02 831061 FAX. +39 02 83106041                                                               www.armanipress.com...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2008/113/Giorgio Armani Victoria Beckham.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Victoria Beckham Giorgio Armani </span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=113&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI TO DRESS SOLANGE FOR HER EUROPEAN TOUR ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ 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 &amp; Solange Knowles Presents SoL-AngeL...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2008/96/Solange Knowles Giorgio Armani.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Solange Knowles Giorgio Armani</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=96&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI TO DRESS EMMY PARTICIPANTS]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ 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&rsquo;s &ldquo;Project Runway,&rdquo;   will wear two Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; looks.   On the red carpet, she has selected a Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; 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 Priv&eacute; black silk-satin bustier gown with Swarovski crystals.  The...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2008/91/Glenn Close.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Glenn Close</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=91&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES SOLANGE KNOWLES FOR THE FIFTH ANNUAL FASHION ROCKS]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[  Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that Solange Knowles will attend the 5th annual Fashion Rocks wearing a variety of Armani ensembles throughout the evening.  The event will take place tonight, September 5th at Radio City Music Hall in New York City and will be televised on CBS on September 9th.  For her first appearance at Fashion Rocks, Solange has chosen to arrive on the red carpet  in a Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; printed silk organza skirt and crinoline shawl embroidered with Swarovski stones and long crystal fringes. To perform, Solange has selected a customized Giorgio Armani fringed multi-coloured dress. Solange&rsquo;s backup dancers will wear customized Emporio Armani iridescent purple pleated short dresses.After her performance, Solange will change into a Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; geometric-patterned black and white silk jacket with a bow motif on the shoulders and a crater line skirt in black silk gauze. Solange&rsquo;s newly-released sophomore album, Sol-Angel...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2008/88/Solange Knowles_01.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Solange Knowles</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=88&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 5 Sep 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[JULIA ROBERTS DESIGNS A NEW SPECIAL EMPORIO ARMANI (PRODUCT) RED ITEM WITH GIORGIO ARMANI]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[  Giorgio Armani has teamed up with his friend Julia Roberts for a second time to design a special Emporio Armani (PRODUCT) RED T-shirt now available on-line at www.emporioarmani.com and will be available in Emporio Armani stores in September.Commenting on this significant creative collaboration, Giorgio Armani says,  &ldquo;Julia has helped to create beautiful and unique designs for both women and men which will be a visible reminder of the part that we can all play in fighting AIDS in Africa. I adore working with Julia and appreciate, once again, how she always stands by my side in important collaborations such as this.&rdquo;The new Emporio Armani (PRODUCT) RED Julia Roberts T-shirt will feature the symbolic &ldquo;tree of life&rdquo; that was introduced last season on the bohemian-style leather bracelet designed by the actress for Emporio Armani (PRODUCT) RED, which became a best seller. Within the tree&rsquo;s foliage are the words  &ldquo;Revolution-Evolution-Devotion,&rdquo;...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2008/86/1.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">EA RED</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=86&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MOMENTI DI EMPORIO ARMANI - A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY FROM 1989 UNTIL 2005 ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[  Fashion images from the past and impressions from the present. Flashes of light. Sudden glimpses of city, sea, landscape and people. A myriad of styles of living and dressing, encapsulating time, conveying space. The years race by as tides of change ebb and flow, fixed in their fleeting glory by Momenti di Emporio Armani, an exhibition that brings together a selection of two hundred photographs taken from the celebrated Emporio Armani Magazine, which was published between 1989 and 1997. Curated by Art Director, Rosanna Armani, this exhibition&rsquo;s symbolic images give eloquent expression to the aesthetic values of modern youth and lifestyles in the world&rsquo;s iconic cities, and the prevailing attitudes of the time that determined the nature of scenarios and settings.  Through the years one sees the evolution of the body revealing new aspects of beauty emphasised and highlighted by both clothes and gestures, in that eclectic fusion of East and West, gender identity and...]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=85&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES VENICE FILM FESTIVAL PARTICIPANTS]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[  Giorgio Armani will be dressing the following participants for the 65th  annual Venice Film Festival which takes place from August 27th  to September 6th .   George Clooney Marco M&uuml;ller Claudia CardinaleFerzan Ozpetek Stefania SandrelliMimmo CaloprestiValerio Mastandrea Jean-Marc Barr For further information:    GIORGIO ARMANI SpAAmee Boyle / Mario Zaccardi / Annalisa Pirottatel. 02-831061 - fax....<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2008/83/Geroge Clooney.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Geroge Clooney</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=83&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI ANNOUNCES SOLANGE  AS NEW ARMANI JEANS GLOBAL AMBASSADOR ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[  Giorgio Armani is proud to announce singer and songwriter Solange Knowles as the new Armani Jeans ambassador. Her sophomore album, titled SoL-AngeL and the Hadley Street Dreams, will debut on August 26th, 2008, on Music World/Geffen and will be followed by a worldwide tour beginning in late autumn.Giorgio Armani says, &ldquo;Armani Jeans expresses my vision of a young, independent, casual lifestyle with a strong and cool, fashion sensibility. Solange epitomises this style perfectly and brings to it that swing so evident in her new single, &lsquo;I Decided&rsquo;.&rdquo;Dressed in Armani, Solange will begin her European press tour with a stop in London at the end of this month followed by Cannes in early August.  The Armani Group is one of the leading fashion and luxury goods groups in the world today with 4,900 direct employees and 13 factories.  It designs, manufactures, distributes and retails fashion and lifestyle products including apparel, accessories, eyewear, watches,...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2008/79/Solange.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Solange</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=79&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DESIGNS COSTUME FOR CAYETANO RIVERA ORDONEZ FOR ‘THE CORRIDA GOYESCA’]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[  Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that he has designed the costume for famed bullfighter and testimonial Cayetano Rivera Ordonez, on the occasion of the &lsquo;Corrida Goyesca&rsquo;, taking place on September 6th, 2008 in Ronda, Spain.The &lsquo;Corrida Goyesca&rsquo; is a unique and historical bullfight, taking place once a year in Ronda, in the South of Spain, inside the oldest bullfighting ring in Spain. Ronda is a charming small town close to Malaga and Sevilla, and is renowned for its historical and cultural heritage: Orson Welles&rsquo; ashes are buried here, and Ernest Hemingway wrote many of his novels here as well, such as &lsquo;Fiesta&rsquo;. Cayetano Rivera Ordonez will wear a specially designed bullfighting costume, the so-called  &lsquo;Goyesco&rsquo;, more precious than ever. Cayetano&rsquo;s suit of lights in the Goyaesque style, comprises a jacket, trousers and cloack in techno satin in a shade of Armani greige. The three pieces are embroidered with sequins,...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2008/78/Cayetano Rivera Giorgio Armani.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Cayetano Rivera Giorgio Armani</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=78&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ARMANI GROUP ANNOUNCES ITS FOUNDING SPONSORSHIP IN THE INCEPTION OF A NEW MASTER DEGREE IN E-FASHION AT POLITECNICO OF MILAN CONCEIVED BY THE YOOX GROUP]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[  The Armani Group is proud to announce its founding sponsorship in the inception of a new Master Degree in E-Fashion at the Business School of the MIP - Politecnico of Milan conceived by the YOOX Group.Through this scholarship programme, which will commence in the 2008/9 academic year, a student will also have a work experience opportunity within the Emporio Armani online store project team.  The Emporio Armani e-store is powered by YOOX Services - a YOOX Group company, the global internet retailing partner for fashion and luxury brands. Building on the successful partnership in the United States, YOOX Services will also provide the Emporio Armani European online store with search engine marketing, online store management, interface design and technology, logistics and customer care. This demonstrates the Armani Group&rsquo;s commitment to e-commerce in the long term. Giorgio Armani said: &ldquo;In today&rsquo;s world on-line shopping offers a new way of making purchases for an ever...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2008/76/EA.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Emporio Armani Homepage</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=76&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[DAVID BECKHAM TO UNVEIL NEW EMPORIO ARMANI UNDERWEAR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN AT MACY’S SAN FRANCISCO]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[  New worldwide advertising campaign featuring five new images of David Beckham photographed by Mert and Marcus on Malibu beach.Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that his friend David Beckham will unveil a giant mural featuring an image from the new Emporio Armani Underwear advertising campaign for Autumn/Winter 2008-09 on June 18th, 2008, at Macy&rsquo;s in San Francisco.The mural overlooks an outdoor amphitheatre adjacent to Macy&rsquo;s with seating for 6,000 spectators, where David Beckham will also personally meet hundreds of Emporio Armani Underwear customers. The new advertising campaign was shot on Malibu beach in California, once again by renowned fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, and will appear in sport, fashion and lifestyle magazines and on signature billboards in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, London, Milan, Rome, Paris and Tokyo.The first advertising campaign featuring David Beckham, which was shot on location in Los Angeles by Mert...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2008/71/BECKHAM_03.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">David Beckham</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=71&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES TONY AWARDS PARTICIPANTS]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[  Selected participants in the 62nd Annual Tony Awards will be dressed by Giorgio Armani. The ceremony will take place on Sunday evening, June 15th, 2008, at Radio City Music Hall. Presenter Glenn Close has selected a Giorgio Armani champagne satin strapless mermaid evening gown.  The dress will be complimented by Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; fine jewelry: Australian pearl, diamond, and pink topez earrings, and a multi-color cabochon crystal cuff.Lin-Manuel Miranda, who is multi-nominated for his work on &ldquo;In the Heights,&rdquo; has selected a Giorgio Armani two button notch lapel tuxedo.  Miranda&rsquo;s nominations include Best Actor in a Musical, Best Original Score Written for the Theatre (Lyrics), and Best Original Score Written for the Theatre (Music). Contact:     Greg NiseGiorgio Armani Public RelationsTel: 310.271.5555Fax: 310.274.9731Amee Boyle/Mario Zaccardi Giorgio Armani SpATel: +Tel. +39 02 83106019Fax. +39 02...]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=72&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI IS TAILOR-MADE FOR BRUCE WAYNE IN WARNER BROS. PICTURES’ “THE DARK KNIGHT”]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[  In his latest film collaboration, Giorgio Armani has brought his signature style to the character of Bruce Wayne in director Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s much-anticipated action drama The Dark Knight.  For the production, Giorgio Armani worked in partnership with acclaimed costume designer Lindy Hemming, who won an Academy Award for her costume designs for Topsy-Turvy.Giorgio Armani said, &ldquo;As a Giorgio Armani Hand Made-to-Measure client, Bruce Wayne is demonstrating his status as a discriminating and sophisticated connoisseur of fine fashion, while also showing he has individual taste.  It is also fitting that I should be dressing a superhero this year, as I am pleased to have chaired the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art&rsquo;s exhibition, Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy, last May.&rdquo;As Batman&rsquo;s alter ego Bruce Wayne, The Dark Knight star Christian Bale wears Giorgio Armani Hand Made-to-Measure.  A still from the film featuring Bruce Wayne in a suit from this...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2008/70/GASuMisura The Dark Knight final.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">GA Su Misura The Dark Knight</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=70&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI PROVIDES CHELSEA F.C. WITH STYLE ARMOUR FOR FINAL SHOWDOWN IN MOSCOW]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[  Giorgio Armani has brought Chelsea FC style since entering into the three year partnership as the team&rsquo;s official tailor at the beginning of this season. Giorgio Armani commented, &ldquo;The theme of superheroes is very much at the forefront of my mind at the moment.  I hope that my suits have a similar effect to the batman cape for the Chelsea team as they head to Moscow for the Champions League Final.  Footballers are the gladiators of our time; iconic sporting heroes who make dreams come true.  I wish the team the best of luck.&rdquo;The team&rsquo;s official off-field wardrobe comprises a single-breasted, two-button navy blue crease resistant lightweight wool gabardine suit, with flat-front, straight-legged trousers and a fitted jacket a pronounced shoulder line. These are worn with pale blue cotton shirts. Players also have a new club tie, a dark brown mock croc belt and brown suede half boots. The wardrobe is completed with a classic single-breasted knee-length three button cashmere coat, and a single-breasted knee-length nylon raincoat, both in navy blue. For further information please contact:GIORGIO ARMANI International Press OfficeAmee Boyle / Mario Zaccardi / Annalisa Pirottatel.: + 39-02831061fax: +...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2008/65/Chelsea FC Image.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Chelsea FC</span>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[JOSH HARTNETT – THE NEW FACE OF EMPORIO ARMANI DIAMONDS FOR MEN]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[  Giorgio Armani is proud to announce that Josh Hartnett will be the face of Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men, a new fragrance due to be unveiled in  June during the Spring Summer 2009 Men&rsquo;s Fashion Week in Milan. &ldquo;I have long admired Josh Hartnett, who represents one of the most talented actors of his generation&rdquo; commented Giorgio Armani. &ldquo;Both on and off screen he has a charm and charisma that is magnetic.  His individuality, allure and nonchalant way of being are all qualities which inspired me in the creation of this new fragrance.&rdquo;Emporio Armani Diamonds For Men will be available in stores worldwide from August 2008.For further information, please contact:Amee Boyle / Mario Zaccardi / Annalisa PirottaTEL. +39 02 83106 1 FAX. +39 02 83106041www.armanipress.com...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2008/77/1.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Josh Hartnett Giorgio Armani</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=77&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES THE OPENING NIGHT OF THE 61st ANNUAL CANNES FILM FESTIVAL]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[  Giorgio Armani will dress several participants and guests attending the 61st annual Cannes Film Festival from May 14th to May 25th, 2008 in Cannes, France.  For the opening-night ceremony, actress Cate Blanchett will wear a Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; silk organza dress featuring overlapping petal effects and ruffle collar in organza pliss&eacute;, in soft rose colour.Rachida Brakni, for the red carpet, has chosen to wear a Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; long black silk gauze and crin gown, bustier entirely embroidered in Swarovski crystals.Italian actress Ornella Muti will wear a dark grey Giorgio Armani long gown with a deep V neck and slit at front with lace infill, in floral print silk covered by a layer of tulle embroidered with sequins and beads. Sean Penn, President of the Jury, chose to wear a Giorgio Armani tuxedo.Abhishek Bahchan, Aishwarya Rai&rsquo;s husband, wore a Giorgio Armani tuxedo.For further information: Amee Boyle / Mario Zaccardi / Annalisa Pirotta Phone: + 39 02831061 Fax:   + 39 0283106041...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2008/63/SeanPenn.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Sean Penn</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=63&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES THE 61st ANNUAL CANNES FILM FESTIVAL]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[  Giorgio Armani will dress the following participants and guests attending the 61st annual Cannes Film Festival from May 14th to May 25th, 2008 in Cannes, France:Cate BlanchettSean PennHarrison FordClint EastwoodRachida BrakniAishwarya RaiJoaquin PhoenixOrnella MutiAbhishek BachchanAnne MarivinChiling LinPaolo SorrentinoAlessio BoniFor further information: Amee Boyle / Mario Zaccardi / Annalisa Pirotta                                   Phone: + 39 02831061                                   Fax: + 39 0283106041                                 ...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2008/61/Cate Blanchett.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Cate Blanchett</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=61&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ARMANI HOTELS&RESORTS CONCEPT PRESENTED AT ARABIAN TRAVEL MARKET2008]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[test...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2008/60/Armani Residences Lifestyle.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Armani Residences Lifestyle</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=60&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 6 May 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI AS HONORARY CHAIR OF THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM’S COSTUME INSTITUTE GALA FOR THE OPENING OF THE EXHIBITION SUPERHEROES: FASHION AND FANTASY   DRESSED SEVERAL ATTENDEES]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[test...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2008/59/George Clooney Julia Roberts Giorgio Armani.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">George Clooney Julia Roberts Giorgio Armani</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=59&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 5 May 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI VISITS NEW YORK AS HONORARY CHAIR OF THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM’S COSTUME INSTITUTE GALA FOR THE OPENING OF THE EXHIBITION SUPERHEROES: FASHION AND FANTASY AND TO RECEIVE GLOBAL FASHION LEADERSHIP AWARD FROM THE COUTURE COUNCIL OF THE FIT MUSEUM]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[  The Armani Group announces that Giorgio Armani arrived in New York on Sunday 4th May for a series of events coinciding with the opening of the exhibition Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy at the Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute. Giorgio Armani is the Honorary Chair of the Costume Institute&rsquo;s Benefit Gala dinner, for which he will be joined by his friends and co-chairs George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Anna Wintour. The exhibition, which features approximately 60 outfits &ndash; from movie costumes to haute couture gowns &ndash; has been designed to reveal how the superhero serves as the ultimate metaphor for fashion and its ability to empower and transform the human body.On the morning of Monday 5th May, Giorgio Armani will participate in a press conference at the Metropolitan Museum of Art with Harold Koda, Curator in Charge of the Costume Institute and Andrew Bolton, Curator of the Superheroes exhibition. In the early afternoon, Giorgio Armani will be the guest of...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2008/58/Giorgio Armani.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Giorgio Armani</span>]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=58&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 5 May 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES ACCADEMY AWARDS PARTICIPANTS]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[   Giorgio Armani will dress selected nominees, presenters and guests at the 80th Annual Academy Awards, as well as guests at various events surrounding the Oscars.  The show will take place on Sunday evening, February 24th, 2008, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.  The Oscars will be telecast live on ABC beginning at 5:00 pm PST / 8:00 pm EST. Tony Award-winning singer and actress Kristin Chenoweth, who will perform the nominated song &ldquo;That&rsquo;s How You Know&rdquo; from &ldquo;Enchanted,&rdquo; will wear two looks by Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute;.  On the red carpet, Kristin will wear a Priv&eacute; black silk tulle gown that flows over a rose organza underlay.  The dress features a fitted bodice with a sweetheart neckline, replete with geometrically knotted and pleated tulle details.  A crisscross pattern highlights the back of the dress.  For her performance, she will wear an ethereal Priv&eacute; organza gown of varying gradations of soft taupe.   The look is accented with origami-like ribbon flowers that cluster on the bodice in small bouquets, then cascade into larger appliqu&eacute;s in the skirting of the gown. The multi-layered dress is complete with a deep scooped back.    Actress Ziyi Zhang will attend the Elton John Aids Foundation Academy Awards party on Oscar night, wearing a Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; violet silk gown.  The vibrant dress features a fitted bodice with a black and purple jeweled strapless neckline, accented with an organza abstract flower.  The skirt cascades with tiers of organza ruffles.  Comedian, satirist, actor, writer and producer Jon Stewart will return to host the Oscars, this year wearing a Giorgio Armani two-button notch lapel wool crepe tuxedo.  The look will be completed with a classic spread collar evening shirt and black bowtie. Stewart is the star of Comedy Central&rsquo;s highly successful &ldquo;The Daily Show.&rdquo;  This marks the 12th year Armani has participated in dressing the host of the Academy...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2008/40/Johnny Depp.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Johnny Depp</span>]]></description>
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      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSED THE BAFTAs FEBRUARY 2008]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Giorgio Armani dressed several participants for last night&rsquo;s BAFTA awards ceremony. Presenter Kevin Spacey wore a black Giorgio Armani one button, single breasted tuxedo with satin lapel, Giorgio Armani wing collar shirt and black bow tie.  Jeff Goldblum wore a black Giorgio Armani single breasted tuxedo with grosgrain lapel, white Giorgio Armani spreadcollar evening shirt and black tie. Harvey Keitel wore a black single breasted, two button, Giorgio Armani tuxedo with satin lapels, black Giorgio Armani wing collar evening shirt and bow tie. Elettra Rossellini wore a long beige Giorgio Armani dress with layered cut out lace pattern from the recent Spring Summer 2008 collection. ...]]></description>
      <link>http://www.giorgioarmani.com/pressRelease/pressDetail?prid=37&amp;year=2008&amp;language=EN</link>
      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GIORGIO ARMANI DRESSES GRAMMY PARTICIPANTS]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[  Giorgio Armani dressed several participants  for  the  50th  Annual  Grammy  Awards.  The ceremony was broadcast live from The Staples Center in Los Angeles, Sunday, February 10h , at 8pm ET/PT on CBS. Multiple nominee and performer Alicia Keys graced the red carpet in a custom Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; sapphire duchess satin gown.  The vintage-inspired dress features a halter neck and an empire waistline with tiered pleating detail that continues throughout the voluminous train. The back of the dress is completed by a billowing organza underlay.  She carried a Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; fuscia pink crocodile clutch. Multiple nominee Beyonc&eacute; performed twice wearing Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute;. For the first performance, she will wear a chartreuse and black beaded jacquard jacket and chartreuse sequined hot pants.  The outfit is accented with a sheer white chiffon top and a black satin ribbon necktie.  In addition, Beyonc&eacute; took the stage in a custom designed Giorgio Armani Priv&eacute; mini-jumpsuit with a retro halter neckline.  The look is encrusted with exaggerated marquis-shaped Swarovski crystals. Nominee and performer John Mayer wore a Giorgio Armani one-button peak lapel silk and wool black suit with a polished sheen.  The look  was completed with a classic black shirt. Presenter Chris "Ludacris" Bridges wore a Giorgio Armani one-button peak lapel tuxedo with a classic black evening shirt, silver necktie and pocket square. Performer John Legend wore a Giorgio Armani shawl-collar tuxedo from the upcoming 2008-2009 Fall/Winter collection for the Grammy red carpet.  The jacket's velvet lapels are accented by a microfiber edging detail.  The look is complemented by a velvet shawl-collar vest with a matching cummerbund on the pants.  He wore a cream-colored satin shirt with a high regal collar and matching pocket square.  Performer Andrea Bocelli wore a Giorgio Armani two-button peak lapel tuxedo with a classic white evening shirt. Over...<br><br><img style="display:block;" src="http://www.giorgioarmani.com/press/images/2008/36/Alicia Keys.jpg" border="0"><span style="display:block;font-size:xx-small;">Alicia Keys</span>]]></description>
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      <category>General Press Release</category>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008</pubDate>
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