Men's GIORGIO ARMANI Shoes - Size 9.5 Brown Leather Split Apron Toe Loafers
View Similar Items
Men's GIORGIO ARMANI Shoes - Size 9.5 Brown Leather Split Apron Toe Loafers
About the Item
- Designer:
- Dimensions:Marked Size: 9 (US)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: Item ID: 821831stDibs: LU16222832303
Giorgio Armani
Fashion may be a fluid industry that evolves with the times, but few designers were gutsy enough to break with the norms and endeavor to revolutionize it the way Piacenza, Italy, native Giorgio Armani did.
When he established his brand with his personal and professional partner, architect Sergio Galeotti, in 1975, Armani created jackets, evening dresses and other clothing that sharply departed from the form-fitting designs that his competitors were producing. Working with a subdued color palette and light fabrics, Armani instead pioneered power dressing. By the early 1980s, the designer was lauded for his sleek but relaxed-fit shirts in washed greens and beige tones for men and elegant, broad-shouldered suits for career-minded women. His collections were intended to fit naturally but confer a sense of confidence on the wearer, and the designs were just as luxurious as the garments that were gliding down Milanese catwalks at the time.
Armani, a shipping manager’s son, spent his childhood wanting to become a doctor, and he even studied medicine briefly at the University of Milan before dropping out and joining the army. In the late 1950s, he was hired as a window dresser at the Milan department store La Rinascente before moving into the role of menswear buyer. When he realized that his calling was in fashion design, not buying, he left La Rinascente to train at Nino Cerruti’s atelier and eventually began to take on what became a wealth of freelance design work.
At Galeotti’s urging, Armani opened his own design office in 1973, and two years later, he established his eponymous label of ready-to-wear for both men and women that challenged fashion’s traditional silhouettes and the conventions of tailoring.
“I was the first to soften the image of men and harden the image of women,” Armani has said of his early years. The designer dressed men in soft textures such as silk and linen that were traditionally relegated to feminine garments and designed power suits for women — an audacious and undeniably androgynous take on high fashion that was well received by critics. He won the Neiman Marcus Fashion Award in 1979, and his collections for men and women gained legions of admirers in Europe. However, it wasn’t until the premiere of the film American Gigolo — featuring heartthrob Richard Gere exclusively outfitted in a crisp, sleek and sexy Armani wardrobe — that the brand took off in the United States.
Today, Armani is still designing ready-to-wear collections, and the luxury house has expanded over the years into home decor, hospitality and more. In February 2020, at the onset of the Covid-19 crisis, Armani was the first fashion house to close its runway shows to the public in order to limit exposure. In early 2022, the brand was among the first to cancel men’s and haute couture shows scheduled in January.
Find vintage Giorgio Armani clothing on 1stDibs.
- RALPH LAUREN Size 8 Metallic Gold Leather Silvana High Top SneakersBy Ralph LaurenLocated in San Francisco, CARALPH LAUREN "Silvana" high top sneakers come in ultra metallic gold leather with cream laces and a beige rubber sole. Made in Spainches Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 41...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shoes
- RICK OWENS Size 9 Green White Leather Slip On SneakersBy Rick OwensLocated in San Francisco, CARICK OWENS sneakers in a green suede leather fabric featuring a slip on style and white rubber sole. Made in Italy.Good Pre-Owned Condition. Moderate signs of wear and marks, as is. ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shoes
- STELLA McCARTNEY Size 11 White Black Contrast Trim Rubber Wedge SneakersBy Stella McCartneyLocated in San Francisco, CASTELLA McCARTNEY ECLYPSE sneakers in a white knit material and rubber accents featuring a black contrast, high top style, chunky heel, and rubber sole. Made in Italy.Very Good Pre-Ow...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shoes
- VALENTINO Size 11 Navy Grey Camo Leather Low Top SneakersBy ValentinoLocated in San Francisco, CAVALENTINO rock runner sneakers comes in a navy suede & leather featuring rubber stud details, color blocking design, and a lace up closure. Comes with Dust Bag. Made in Italy.Very Go...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shoes
- GUCCI Size 10 Blue Green Nylon Low Top SneakersBy GucciLocated in San Francisco, CAADIDAS x GUCCI GAZELLE sneakers comes in blue, green, pink, and white satin woven material featuring the iconic Samba style, color block, leather details, and a red lace up closure. ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shoes
- ADIDAS x STAN SMITH Size 9.5 White Perforated Leather Lace-Up SneakersLocated in San Francisco, CAADIDAS x STAN SMITH "Stan Smith Lux" sneakers in a white perforated leather fabric featuring a low top style, dark green heel detail, and lace-up closure. Comes with box.New with Box...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shoes
- Balenciaga Stretch Knit Knife Boot Black 36 FRBy BalenciagaLocated in DOUBLE BAY, NSWBrand: Balenciaga Product: Stretch Knit Knife Bootie Size: 36 Fr Colour: Black Heel: 11 Cm Material: Stretch Knit: 65% Viscose, 30% Polyammide, 5% Elastan Condition: Pri...Category
2010s Shoes
- Balenciaga Stretch Knit Knife Thigh High Boot Black 36 FRBy BalenciagaLocated in DOUBLE BAY, NSWBrand: Balenciaga Product: Stretch Knit Knife Thigh High Boot Size: 36 Fr Colour: Black Heel: 11.5 Cm Shaft Height: 71 Cm Width 24 Cm Material: Stretch Knit: 65% Visco...Category
2010s Shoes
- Balenciaga Eiffel Tower Crystal Stretch Knit Knife Boot Black 35 FRBy BalenciagaLocated in DOUBLE BAY, NSWBalenciaga Eiffel Tower Crystal Stretch Knit Knife Boot Black Brand: Balenciaga Product: Eiffel Tower Crystal Stretch Knit Knife Boot Size: 35 Fr Colour: Black With Crysta...Category
2010s Shoes
- Balenciaga Velvet Stretch Knit Knife Boot Burgundy 41 FRBy BalenciagaLocated in DOUBLE BAY, NSWBrand: Balenciaga Product: Stretch Knit Velvet Knife Boot Size: 41 Fr Colour: Burgundy Heel: 11 Cm Material: Velvet Condition: Pristine; N...Category
2010s Shoes
- NEW F/W 1999 Atelier Versace by Donatella PVC Strap Feather Heels Size 38By Donatella Versace, Atelier VersaceLocated in West Hollywood, CAPresenting a fabulous pair of Atelier Versace feather heels, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Fall/Winter 1999 Haute Couture collection. These hee...Category
1990s Italian Heels
$1,116 Sale Price30% Off - NEW 2003 Dolce and Gabbana Dark Grey Silver-Tone Snap Heel Boots Size 38.5By Dolce & GabbanaLocated in West Hollywood, CAPresenting a fabulous pair of pointed dark grey suede Dolce and Gabbana boots. From the Fall/Winter 2003, these versatile boots are covered in ...Category
Early 2000s Italian Boots