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Giorgio Armani Pens

Posted Jun 30th 2008 4:01PM by Rigel Gregg
Filed under: Writing Instruments

Giorgio Armani is now making pens and it seems fitting in today's world of computers, internet, and email, since true luxury and designer style can often be found in something as simple as a handwritten note. The Regal Collection, released this month, is the first series of writing instruments from Armani (in collaboration with Tibaldi) and will be available in ballpoint, rollerball, and fountain pen styles. Each pen is limited to 199 pieces and features the initials "GA" on the cap and a rhodium-and-ruthenium-plated solid 18-karat gold nib. The barrels are hand-turned to create individual and unique rippled patterns on each pen, which are then covered by nine layers of translucent enamel and embellished with a choice of either natural or ruthenium plated sterling silver trim. $3,114

Giorgio Armani Pens are available now at Giorgio Armani boutiques and Tibaldi stores worldwide.

Bruce Wayne Goes Armani

Posted Jun 13th 2008 2:02PM by Rigel Gregg
Filed under: Apparel, Celebrity Shopping

Bruce Wayne is getting classed up in more ways than one this year, first with a Lamborghini to drive and now with Armani to wear in the latest Batman installment due out this summer: The Dark Knight. Armani's tailored, classic, understated style certainly fits the Bruce Wayne character both in personality and lifestyle, and I for one can't wait to see Christian Bale showing off his new designer duds in the movie. On dressing a superhereo Armani says it's "fitting that I should be dressing a superhero this year, as I am pleased to have chaired the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art's exhibition, Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy, last May,"

The Armani Penthouses at 20 Pine

Posted May 26th 2008 8:02AM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Real Estate Developments

The deliciously, luxuriously beige style of Armani/Casa has a new home in New York. Two new penthouses were just introduced at 20 Pine, The Collection in lower Manhattan. The first of the two penthouses is a two-bedroom, two-bath 1,873-square-foot home priced at $3.2 million. The second penthouse is a 1,829-square-foot one-bedroom with 1.5-baths, priced at $3.1 million.

20 Pine, the former headquarters of Chase Manhattan Bank is now home to 409 residences. The building has a large lobby with an adjacent "library lounge." Amenities include The Collection Pool and Spa with a Turkish Hammam, The Collection Club fitness center and 25th floor landscaped outdoor Terrace Lounge with city and river views. The Concierge Residences at The Collection, from the 25th floor through the penthouses, offer hotel style amenities such the on-site services of concierge service, Quintessentially and a concierge lounge which serves a daily breakfast. The residences at 20 Pine, The Collection range from studios and alcove studios to one- two- and three- bedroom residences to open layout penthouses. Prices start from $715,000.

20 Pine has had a long road to completion, Curbed first talked about it back in January of 2006. The NY Observer reported last month that sales had finally begun on the long-awaited project and that Christopher Beaudet, a managing director at Deutsche Bank, bought a unit for $1.32 million.

Gallery: 20 Pine Interiors

The Samsung and Armani HDTV

Posted Apr 21st 2008 11:02AM by Rigel Gregg
Filed under: Gadgets

Armani and Samsung have collaborated again, this time on a premium HDTV design. Revealed for the first time at the opening of the Milan International Furniture Fair. Combining cutting edge technology from Samsung with cutting edge design from Giorgio Armani, this is one sleek 1080p LCD television. Available in 46" and 52" sizes the tv itself is pretty basic looking (although I'm sure it has a more than "basic looking" picture) but the remote control sounds like it puts on quite the light show with "a full range of radiant backlights." Plus there's a smaller pebble-shaped remote for basic functions. Look for the smaller tv model to launch first (in Europe) this summer, with the 52" quickly following.

Emporio Armani Roller Skates

Posted Mar 31st 2008 3:02PM by Rigel Gregg
Filed under: Shoes

Do people even use roller skates anymore? I thought they had pretty much gone the way of the dinosaurs, but obviously I'm wrong as there is apparently quite a market not only for roller skates but for high-end roller skates. The Skorpion Quadline Roller Skate available from Emporio Armani features sleek looks (of course) and is adjustable to fit most any shoe size, plus of course it has all the fancy gear necessary for a smooth ride and responsive braking. They're only available in the one color scheme though (black) so you'll probably either love them or hate them. $425

Via Acquire

Gallery: Skorpion Quadline Roller-Skates

New Limited Edition Watches For Heathrow's Terminal 5

Posted Mar 13th 2008 3:02PM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Timepieces

Heathrow Airport's much awaited Terminal 5 is opening later this month and to celebrate the occasion, several designers have created limited edition watches. Armani is debuting an an Emporio Armani Gentleman's stainless steel watch and two Emporio Armani ladies watches along with designs from Burberry Endurance, Michael Kors, Breil, Sekonda, Toy Watch and Casio G-shock. The designs will be sold at the terminal's World Duty Free store.

Giorgio Armani To Design For Alicia Keys

Posted Mar 5th 2008 12:02PM by Rigel Gregg
Filed under: Celebrity Shopping

Alicia Keys is getting ready for her upcoming As I Am world tour, and among other things I'm sure she has been trying to decide what to wear. That decision is a lot easier now, though, as Giorgio Armani has designed an entire bespoke wardrobe just for the singer. She'll wear looks tailored for her but inspired by 3 different looks from Armani's collections, including a crocodile-embossed leather vest accented with Swarovski crystal buckles, Armani's new lacquered Alicia jeans, a sequined tunic with crystal-beaded fringing, and a tiered silk taffeta top with more Swarovski crystals. She's gonna look great.

Armani Easter Eggs

Posted Feb 7th 2008 8:05AM by Laura Malesich
Filed under: Dining

Armani clothes give you stylish fashion you can wear but now they have fashionable decadence you can eat as well. For Easter this year forget the traditional chocolate bunny or Cadbury Egg, Armani has their own white, dark and milk chocolate Dolci Egg creations to tempt even the richest palate. Embossed with the unmistakable "A" and delivered in a sky blue box dressed with a ribbon, these chocolate eggs are not for the children to hunt down in the yard, but for a special someone who deserves some sweetness this spring. Look for their arrival at Armani stores mid-February.

Does the "Made In Italy" Label Have Intrinsic Value?

Posted Dec 27th 2007 8:02AM by Deidre Woollard

The rising euro and the falling dollar have had a wide variety of effects in the world of luxury goods. For the holiday shopping season, Europeans headed to the U.S. to take advantage of the lower prices. An AP article brings up the fact that the prized "Made in Italy" label on luxury goods may cost us even more in the coming year. Italian brands such as Gucci, Armani, Fendi and Versace are finding that it is becoming more expensive to produce goods in their native land. In the article Diego Della Valle, founder of Tods leather goods, says that those who produce in Italy are at a disadvantage because it will cost them more to produce the same goods. Currently, most designers are absorbing the increased production costs, especially since consumers in the U.S. seem to be cutting back on their consumption of many luxury goods.

The question for the long run is whether or not consumers will be willing to pay more for something that is made in certain place. Currently makers of goods created in both the U.S. and Europe are at a disadvantage compared to those who produce their items in China and other places where costs are lower. But the recent recalls of toys and other products made in China has made some consumers more aware. For the last few years, the designer name has been enough of a reassurance of quality for consumers no matter where the products is made. I think, however, that we are at the start of a trend where all consumers and particularly those at the higher end of the spending spectrum will be paying more attention to where products are produced. If not, that "made in Italy" label might end up becoming a bit of a rarity as costs force designers to chose economy over tradition.

Designers Bet Big On Pricey Scents

Posted Dec 26th 2007 3:03PM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

If you are anything like me, you may have found yourself completely burned out on perfume. Lately I've found that many fragrances have seemed to be too synthetic and sweet, bubblegum scents that hit the skin and quickly dissipate. It turns out that I am not alone, the Wall Street Journal has a great piece on the changing fragrance world. Many high-end brands who have, in the past few years, been catering to the masstige market by creating fragrances at the lower price point are now taking a different approach because the sales of the perfumes have been dropping off. Instead, companies like Chanel and Prada have launched ultra-exclusive scents that use pricey ingredients and have richer, more evocative fragrance profiles.

A quick sampling:
--Tom Ford created his Private Blend, a line of 12 fragrances that run from the frankly floral to more masculine smells like tobacco and cedar.
--Chanel created their Les Exclusifs line of six signature scents that had perfume lovers raving.
--Hermès has a new line of unique perfumes called Hermessence, like the other designer lines, this one moves into new ground with scents like the lavender-and-licorice-smelling Brin de Réglisse.
--Giorgio Armani's Privé line costs $185 a bottle and lures purchasers not just with ingredients bergamot, neroli and vetiver but with those sexy bottles made of African kotibe wood and caps that look jade, moonstone, amethyst and other gemstones.

These scents aren't exactly making big profits yet but the companies are hopeful that they will have more staying power with consumers than some of the cheaper, more forgettable designer brands. One thing that the WSJ article doesn't mention but which I would guess is also a factor is that each of these lines isn't just one signature fragrance, but a set. And the idea of owning a complete set, especially that looks as pretty as the Armani line shone above, may lure scent lovers to collect the whole line rather than just one bottle.

Armani in Second Life

Posted Sep 28th 2007 9:02AM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Apparel

If you see a certain silver-haired and very tan avatar cruising around Second Life, it just might be fashion designer Giorgio Armani. The Italian maker of fine clothing and home design has opened up a boutique in the virtual world Second Life. His virtual store is modeled on the flagship Armani store in Milan. Denizens of Second Life can buy clothing with Linden dollars or connect from their to the Emporio Armani store to pick up clothing for real life.

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Porsche And Armani Set To Enter The Cell Phone Market

Posted Jul 25th 2007 6:03PM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Gadgets

It's a busy few weeks for cellphone watchers as everyone wants to create the next phone that makes all the cool kids go crazy the way the iPhone has. Born Rich reports that Porsche Design is working on the shiny new gadget shown above. The P9521 cell phone is created from a block of aluminum and has a scratch-resistant screen which rotates 180 degrees, a three-megapixel camera, a fingerprint reader and a MP3 player. This baby will set you back way more than the iPhone, it is expected to sell fo $1600.

Another hot cellphone story is that Samsung is reportedly working with Armani to create a phone. The Armani phone is said to have "exclusive content" and undoubtedly minimalist design to die for.

Armani Inspi(Red) Watch

Posted Nov 7th 2006 4:01PM by Nicole Weston
Filed under: Timepieces, Charity

(Red) is a charitable effort that is designed to raise money for the Global Fund to support HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention, especially in underfunded and underprivileged areas of the world. Armani is one of the designers participating in the program and his newest addition to the Armani Red line is an Inspi(Red) Watch. The watch has a 43mm stainless steel case with a coin-raised bezel and a leather strap. The strap is available in either black with red contrast stitching or red with black (pictured). It is a unisex timepiece and has an extra-large numerical display for easy readability. It is available in all Armani stores and the retail price should be $225.

Armani Ginza Table

Posted Aug 17th 2006 4:04PM by Nicole Weston
Filed under: Decor

The Ginza Table is a lovely dining room table from the Armani Casa collection. The table is made in Italy and has rich brown oak paneling. It is large, measuring 29 1/2" x 106 3/10" x 41", with single-piece legs that are slightly flared "to evoke lightness." The flair of those legs, in addition to the basic lines of the table, also give the piece a slightly Asian look to it: streamlined and simple, yet elegant. It is a timeless piece of furniture that will complement many home designs. Price: $5,995.

There is another picture, to provide a sense of scale, after the jump.

[via Elle Decor]

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Armani Takes On Savile Row

Posted Jul 9th 2006 11:02AM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Apparel

Italian designer Giorgio Armani is taking on the men's made-to-measure market and he's started by coming out swinging at the august tradition of Savile Row tailors. The designer believes that men will pay for the full couture experience. In an article in the Sunday Times he refers to Savile Row as a comedy and an outdated melodrama. The piece is full of Armani bombast, long quotes in which he congratulates himself on his innovations and basically trounces the entire concept of English bespoke tailoring.

His new Fatto A Mano Su Misura service which will first be launched in London and Milan will let men create the ultimate custom Armani suit. Each suit will be unique and the label will be signed by Armani and carry the customer's name. Customers can also order shirts, ties, cufflinks, watches and even aftershave custom made to their specifications. The whole package could cost up to £75,000 (over $137,000). Admittedly the suit has a longer shelf life than couture gowns for women but this is still a luxury for the very few.

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Giorgio Armani Pens

Bruce Wayne Goes Armani

The Armani Penthouses at 20 Pine

The Samsung and Armani HDTV

Emporio Armani Roller Skates

New Limited Edition Watches For Heathrow's Terminal 5

Giorgio Armani To Design For Alicia Keys

Armani Easter Eggs

Does the "Made In Italy" Label Have Intrinsic Value?

Designers Bet Big On Pricey Scents

Armani in Second Life

Porsche And Armani Set To Enter The Cell Phone Market

Armani Inspi(Red) Watch

Armani Ginza Table

Armani Takes On Savile Row

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