One of the most enduring ensembles that captivates the innate nostalgia is Armani Suit. The ensemble was crafted by the mastermind Italian fashion designer—Giorgio Armani and reigned supreme in the fashion world in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Armani Suit was custom, elegant and chic as well as emblematic of men's style and luxury. The suit exuded a sartorial relevance, iconic and edgy look.
Armani Suit came with three pieces as follows; blazer that featured three buttons patterned at the front and padded shoulders that added a structured silhouette, a matching vest, suit pants that featured single-pleat lined from the front top to down the knees.
The suit restored its sleekness with refined colors such as black, charcoal gray or navy blue and was crafted from luxury fabrics such as wool, cotton, cashmere, silk or linen. Giorgio Armani is arguably one of the fashion designers who revolutionized menswear.
Armani suits brought back authority, confidence and power. It was a popular piece in the 1980s aligned with values of ambitious men.
Armani suits radiated professional ethos with guys working in Wall Street and Hollywood. They were also an exquisite choice to wear at the Academy Awards. The prominent celebrities who made Armani suits to be their fashion statement were an American actor, Richard Gere (74) and basketball coach, Pat Riley (78).
Giorgio Armani became an invigorating fashion designer. For his depth of talent—he was the first designer to appear on the cover of Time magazine in 1982 since Christian Dior (1905—1957). Armani also designed an imperative bling for women. Women's suits crafted by Giorgio Armani featuring dark or neutral-colored tones. Women wore Armani suits at the workplace because they were practical yet professional.
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Celant, Garmani, and Harold Koda, with Susan Cross and Karole Vail. Giorgio Armani. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 2000.