Mr. Armani was one of the designers who most inspired, taught, and accompanied me over the last years. A true gentleman, full of grace. And yes, undeniably handsome. I arrived in Milan when I was thirty and quickly realized that he was, in many ways, the soul of the city. His effortless elegance, his refusal to take himself too seriously are emblematic of that distinctly Italian style the world so admires .

The first time I shook his hand was at a basketball game, Olimpia-Virtus, but the moment I eventually found the courage to properly introduce myself came at a fashion show. At the game, I was a little embarrassed, since I was rooting for the opposing team. Still, it was impossible to resist the charm of those ice-blue eyes and his firm, decisive handshake, which I've always interpr

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