Little Book of Armani
The story of the iconic fashion house
Will be published approx. on 23. July 2026
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-1-0354-4411-3 (ISBN)
Description
The name 'Armani' embodies the significance of being 'Made in Italy', and a quiet luxury that came to define American power dressing.
Beginning in 1970s Milan, Giorgio Armani pared back structure and refined proportion, creating tailoring that felt modern, fluid and quietly authoritative. On the catwalk, he showed a vision of luxury built on restraint, clarity and longevity. On screen, Richard Gere's Armani wardrobe in American Gigolo recast menswear as seductive rather than stiff, while on the Oscars red carpet, Diane Keaton in a stripped-back Armani look demonstrated the ultimate in understatement as glamour. Little Book of Armani tells the story of how - across fragrance, sportswear and evening wear - Armani proved that sophistication often speaks quietly.
With 100 images of runway, behind the scenes, on-screen, campaigns and street style, alongside expert text deep-diving every look, this is the ultimate guide to the world of Armani.
Beginning in 1970s Milan, Giorgio Armani pared back structure and refined proportion, creating tailoring that felt modern, fluid and quietly authoritative. On the catwalk, he showed a vision of luxury built on restraint, clarity and longevity. On screen, Richard Gere's Armani wardrobe in American Gigolo recast menswear as seductive rather than stiff, while on the Oscars red carpet, Diane Keaton in a stripped-back Armani look demonstrated the ultimate in understatement as glamour. Little Book of Armani tells the story of how - across fragrance, sportswear and evening wear - Armani proved that sophistication often speaks quietly.
With 100 images of runway, behind the scenes, on-screen, campaigns and street style, alongside expert text deep-diving every look, this is the ultimate guide to the world of Armani.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Headline Publishing Group
Product notice
Trade binding
Illustrations
100 colour and b/w photographs and illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 186 mm
Width: 128 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-0354-4411-3 (9781035444113)
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E-Book
approx. 07/2026
Welbeck
€9.49
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Person
Thomas Elliott is a design director and educator, currently serving as Design Director at Conde Nast. He has collaborated with brands including Chanel, Cartier, Chloe and Nike and contributed to publications such as VICE and Arena Homme Plus. A former Lecturer and Course Leader at the London College of Fashion, his academic practice explored brand strategy, cultural history, and subcultural movements. He lives in London, UK.