I really like Italian designer, especially Giorgio Armani. He is my favourite designer , and I am so excited that KLCC new extension will house new Giorgio Armani boutique and Armani Cafe. This will be the first Armani Cafe in South East Asia, the cafe will be the place to see and to be seen. Isnt it fun all the label whores,euro trash, posers and wannabes such as myself eating overpriced Italian food in Armani Cafe together! LOL of course that is not true but I am sure many will have that perception towards the patrons of this Cafe. But I dont care what others think as I am really looking forward to make this place as my new hot spot.
Anyway since this post is about Armani I might as well share some information regarding Armani's lines
I am sure many of you are confused with Armani and their many lines.
Armani Prive Armani's haute couture line , very high end and very expensive, limited to small clientele as it is made to wear by order (If i am not mistaken prices are no less than 5 digits in $usd)
Giorgio Armani (some calls them Armani Black Label) this is their high end ready to wear lines designed by Giorgio Armani. Designs are more matured , with subtle designs. Rarely has visible logos. (Their suits sells for around MYR 10,000)
Armani Collezioni Normally sells in high end department stores, but in Malaysia you can find some women AC stuffs in the Giorgio Armani boutique. The designs are less fashionable and the brand uses Zegna's cloths (May only be applies to Men's collection). It used to be a collaboration between Armani and Zegna ,with Armani owning 51% and Zegna 49%. But just last year Giorgio Armani had just bought Zegna's remaining 49% shares. Price wise quite similar to Emporio Armani's.
Emporio Armani This is Armani's more fashion forward line to cater for young adults who are into fashionable designs. This label features ready to wear which is still designed by Giorgio Armani. For their commercial products obvious logo are heavily used, but not for their ready to wear stuffs which are also significantly more expensive than their commercial products. Many of their lower end stuffs are produced in 3rd world countries, where as their higher end which are significantly more expensive are made in Italy. As for their ready to wear collections are all made in Italy. Emporio Armani normally uses popular celebrities such as Josh Harnett, Megan Fox, Christiano Ronaldo, Shu Qi and Takeshi Kaneshiro as their models for their ads campaign. (Suits cost from MYR 4000 to 6700 , price varies depending on the method of construction fused or canvassed)
Armani Jeans is a bridge-line collection of denim-related clothing and styling are very vintage. Mostly sold in departmental stores but in Asia they are sold in Emporio Armani boutiques.
Armani Exchange Considered as the entry level to the Armani world. More popular to younger crowd as they are more affordable. Fashionable and more street-chic styling. Designs are loud and tacky , but they do have nice designs but rather lacking in quality.
In Malaysia all Armanis are owned by Club 21. Club 21 also owns DKNY, Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Jeans, Paul Smith, Mulberry, BCBG MAXAZRIA and some others.
By shopping at Club 21 boutiques you will be rewarded with points which you can redeem with all kind of offers , such as hotel stays, dining etc
They also invites you to events hosted by them. So far for Emporio Armani event I had been invited twice, once a private fashion show in their boutique showcasing their Fall Winter 2009 collections. Another one was which I missed because I had an accident prior to the event was held in Studio 18 or something .. this one was for Spring Summer 2010 collection , I was very disappointed that i could not make it because many local celebrities attended this event including Daniele Graham, Sazy Falak and many more.
But too bad I hope I can get more invites in the future , so of course I'll have to spend more to be worthy of an invite!
Some photo on the private fashion show in Emporio Armani.
He is staring at the camera!
All the models are so tall it makes me feel like a midget lol, this model is my favorite
Yup her again and no I am not a stalker they were more pictures taken by my partner but of course cant post all later the 56k'er will suffer.
We were served with wines both white and red, some "high class food" i forgot what is it called sorry for being Kampung (countryside) , I guess those typically served during parties you know lah..
So for the rest of this year most likely I would spend my money on Armani , I am saving up so that I can shop at the new Giorgio Armani boutique that is most likely opening after June this year. (hopefully they will have special sales, I really hope they would inform me since my usual sale associate who normally serve me and inform me of any offer is no longer working there..)
These are the Giorgio Armani wishlist hoping to get them this year.
Giorgio Armani Belt with GA buckle (MYR 1100)
Giorgio Armani Spring Summer 2011 Sneakers (MYR 2800)
Giorgio Armani Spring Summer 2011 Dress shoe , I am not sure if they have it in Malaysia but damn they look so nice in the runways...
and lastly something I am looking forward to from Emporio Armani
From the ads campaign
From the runway
currently used as their 2011 Spring Summer ads campaign can be seen in some local magazines ads too.
Made in Italy and made of 70% cotton and 30% Silk.
I asked the Emporio Armani sales associate , she told me that they do indeed have this suit coming to their boutique , I am crossing my finger that they would bring size 44 but I highly doubt that ... most boutiques in Malaysia only take size 46 onwards (It sucks to be a tiny small little alpha male) also hopefully it wouldt cost more than MYR 5,000
