On the eve of his ninetieth birthday, July 11, Giorgio Armani summarized his philosophy in an interview with La Repubblica. "I like subtle things, discretion, and elegance that comes from intelligence", says the designer symbol of Made in Italy. "It may seem like a moralistic attitude, but I am confident that sobriety is always a winning quality. And there's one thing I really admire: young people's enthusiasm for fashion. When I go to watch basketball, there is a line of children waving their hands at me. It's great. Of course, there are also institutional awards. But the people's affection excites me". If you had to explain to one of these guys what makes your work unique, what is your method? "What distinguishes my work is that I do not believe in easy games. Don't believe in a solution that exudes innovation for its own sake and ignores the fact that people dress logically in the end. To be clear, I enjoy fantasy as well, and I appreciate the research and attention to detail. But why should we consider thrilling by drawing disproportionate shoulders? Exasperation: I'm not a part of this world." Do you dream at night? "Up until ten years ago, I had strange dreams. A little sex now and then. Now that I'm ninety years old, I long to relive past experiences. Of course, it is a revised and corrected past, filtered by psychological updates and day-to-day experiences. The night represents the continuation of this story. As a result, I have terrible nightmares. Horrendous things that I might not have done in real life but did in my dream. As you might say, I am somewhat unconventional in the dream." What do you see for Italy, what do you hope for? "First and foremost, I hope the politicians are dressed appropriately. They avoid being sportsmen at all costs. In a meeting, one must wear a suit and tie. End of discussion".
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