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Giorgio Armani fetes his 40th anniversary in style.

by Sue Williamson

Cate Blanchett and Giorgio Armani

This week, International VIPs and Hollywood heavy-hitters alike flocked to Milan for Giorgio Armani’s 40th anniversary and the opening of Armani/Silos, the designer’s new museum and exhibition space. The Silos building was constructed in 1950 as a granary for Nestlé (Armani’s headquarters take up the rest of the factory), but has been renovated to include exhibition spaces, a café, and, of course, around 600 Giorgio Armani pieces from the last 40 years. Armani-bedecked stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Hilary Swank were treated to special fashion show, followed by a cocktail party and a DJ set. What better way to celebrate than with 500 of your most stylish, famous, influential friends, all wearing your label?

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Giorgio Armani and models. Photo by Davide Lovatti.

Cate Blanchett and Giorgio Armani. Photo by Davide Lovatti.

Giorgio Armani and Glenn Close. Photo by Davide Lovatti.

Leonardo DiCaprio. Photo by Davide Lovatti.

Armani Silos. Photo by Davide Lovatti.

Tina Turner and Hilary Swank. Photo by Davide Lovatti.

Lauren Hutton and Giorgio Armani. Photo by Davide Lovatti.

Sophia Loren and Roberta Armani. Photo by Davide Lovatti.

Eva Riccobono. Photo by Davide Lovatti.

Pierce Brosnan and Giorgio Armani. Photo by Davide Lovatti.

Armani Silos interior. Photo by Davide Lovatti.

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