Global News Podcast Italian designer Giorgio Armani dies
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Sep 5, 2025 The fashion world mourns the loss of Giorgio Armani, a visionary who transformed style and built a billion-dollar empire. Meanwhile, an unusual group of elderly women finds joy in diving into a lake to clean it up. The podcast also touches on concerning research about the health impacts of excessive TikTok usage on the toilet. Plus, hear about the latest international news, including military actions in Gaza and supportive efforts for Ukraine.
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Armani's Rise From Modest Beginnings
- Giorgio Armani rose from selling his car to fund his first collection and revolutionised tailoring by deconstructing jackets.
- Cinema amplified his fame, with films like American Gigolo cementing his global reputation.
Cinema Boosted Armani's Global Fame
- The film American Gigolo featured a scene where Richard Gere displays multiple Armani outfits, sparking a long collaboration with Hollywood.
- Armani said cinema was his great passion and he might have been a film director if circumstances allowed.
Armani Style Became A Global Language
- Armani changed global tailoring by softening men's wear and hardening women's wear, creating a recognisable 'Armani style'.
- His brand extended beyond clothes into hotels, chocolates and residences, showing creative control across sectors.