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Armani Sunglasses

Armani is highly regarded as one of the most prominent and sophisticated designer labels of our time and depicts the essence of true, sophisticated Italian style. The founder of the Armani brand is Giorgio Armani who was born in Piacenza in Italy in 1934 and today is one of the most iconic and influential designers in the fashion industry. However, primarily Armani did not have his sights set on fashion as was pursuing a career in medicine following studying at Milan University. It was merely during a work stint in the 1960’s that Armani realised his passion for fashion.

Following his military service, Armani became a window dresser at a large Milanese department store called La Rinascente. Armani claims that it was regular trips to the United Kingdom that inspired his love of a classic style. When in the UK, he saw how vibrant yellow cardigans in a small boutique were used to inject a sense of luxury into the outfits and portrayed a unique, elite and incredibly British style. Armani brought the yellow cardigans back to La Rinascente and which were subject to much disapproval but they sold quickly and proved a sure hit with the clientele.

In 1964, Armani had increased his knowledge fabric and design and was employed as a designer for Nino Cerruti's, then Ungaro and finally Zegna. In 1974, Armani decided to venture out as an independent designer and introduced his own menswear label. His first womenswear collection was to follow just a year later. Armani had the objective of designing classic inspired clothing that were of a fine cut and quality and could be worn and would look fantastic on everyday people.

Since 1975, the Armani design empire has grown and is now favoured on a global scale; considered highly elite and sought after. Other labels by Armani include Giorgio Armani Junior, Underwear, Swimwear and Accessories (which now include Armani sunglasses). Wanting to make the brand more accessible but still retain that elite ‘designer’ image, Armani also opened a series of stores which retailed his less expensive diffusion lines including Emporio Armani and Armani Jeans.

Testament to his success, in the year 2000, Forbes confirmed that Giorgio Armani to be the world's most successful designer, with personal earnings of $135 million in 1999.

Despite been loved by a whole host of glamorous celebrities and style icons including actresses Angelina Jolie and Anne Hathaway and singers Beyonce and Lady Gaga to name only a few, Armani has always remained true to his original vision that his designs and fashion are based on everyday people, believing that clothes should be made to be worn and not just seen on the catwalks. He used his first menswear collection as a foundation on which to base his contemporary clothing designs for women and in the 1980’s Armani was the designer to really bring the ladies Power Suit into fashion! Today, the Armani brand has become softer, versatile, elegant and understated meaning that his clothes are highly wearable, stylish and functional.

Armani sunglasses are a core part of the Armani accessories collection and like the range of attire; Armani has designed his sunglasses to be wearable and versatile but still boasting incredibly striking and luxurious style. With an array of sharp and sleek designs for men and women in addition to a number of unisex models, the classic styling of Armani sunglasses allows the unisex designs to look equally chic and sophisticated on men and women.

Ranging from timelessly stylish classic sunglasses to aviators, wraparounds, visors and oversized designs, the Armani sunglasses collection has something to suit every taste. Using a combination of classic tones including black, brown and tortoiseshell in addition to more seasonal trend inspired coloured tones which are representative of the particular fashion of the current season, Armani sunglasses appeal to the fashion conscious as well as those who prefer a pair of versatile sunglasses that defy trends and make for a perfect go-to look that adds a polished and well-groomed finish to your outfit of choice, season after season.

The oversized Armani sunglasses are incredibly high trend orientated and will often feature a version of the Armani logo positioned on the arm hinge. Perfect for the fashionista within, the oversized Armani sunglasses add just the right hint of dramatic glamour and detailing without being too overstated.

If you are seeking a sporty look to your overall style, the Armani wraparound, visors, oversized visors and some of the more classic Armani sunglasses immediately convey a sporty and casual finish to your look. With many of the sunglasses displaying the Armani eagle logo on the arm, the sunglasses are instantly recognisable to the Armani brand and are effortlessly chic, sophisticated and ideal for on-the-go style.

The Armani brand is highly renowned for being of an exceptional high quality and the same certainly applies to the Armani sunglasses collection. Using a selective choice of only the most durable and resistant materials and lenses which provide maximum eye protection, Armani sunglasses achieve a fine balance of style, quality and function.

A wearer of Armani is typically confident, charismatic and effortlessly stylish and a pair of Armani sunglasses will certainly convey the essence of true Italian style.

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