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Giorgio Armani Talks Art Deco, Cashmere, and Going Offline
And, yes, he loves cats!
Georgio Armani, who founded his namesake company in 1975, remains at the forefront of culture thanks to his varied inspirations. Whether he’s outfitting yachts or celebrities, Armani has always been at top of his game. On the heels of his first autobiography, Per Amore, we sat down with the maestro of Italian minimalism to chat about his Art Deco influences, his off-duty uniform, and where he likes to go to unplug.
Armani/Fiori
Our new book commemorates 20 years of our singular approach to floral design.
Rose & Co Manchester
This lavender water was created by a British aviator who dedicated it to his daughter.
Pantelleria
My home here is the only place where I truly feel I can “turn off” from stress. The Italian island is great for reconnecting with nature.
Cashmere T-Shirt
Over time, blue has become my uniform. It’s a classic, vibrant color that I find calming.
Uri by Marcantonio Raimondi Malerba
This life-size resin gorilla, originally from a movie set, was a gift to me one Christmas. He represents my love for the seventh art.
Alfred Hitchcock’s “Notorious”
My favorite film. I consider it to be pure elegance, thanks to the style and perfection of Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman.
Antoinette Vanity
Art Deco has inspired many of my [furniture] collections. I love its rich purity of shapes.
Giorgio Morandi’s Still Lifes
His works convey deep feelings and sensations despite being humble assortments of everyday objects.
Sean Santiago is ELLE Decor's Deputy Editor, covering news, trends and talents in interior design, hospitality, travel, and luxury. He writes the So Courant! column for the magazine and elledecor.com.
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