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"  Photo: Courtesy of Giorgio Armani With a name that&amp;#039;s synonymous with minimalist fashion, it&amp;#039;s easy to forget that Giorgio Armani is also the designer responsible for some incredibly creative couture. A new exhibit at the Palazzo della Civilt\u00E0 Italiana in Rome, opening today, explores the eccentric side of the Armani archives. The dresses on display from the Giorgio Armani and Armani Priv\u00E9 collections date back to 1985, with thick embroidery and sharp, structured jackets that have a timeless appeal, but clearly chart the evolution of the designer&amp;#039;s sensibility. It&amp;#039;s the accessories part of the exhibit in which the fantasy really comes to life. Expect glittering animals to flit throughout the collection appearing on necklaces, buckles, bags, and brooches, and a series of fabric necklaces that marry fine jewelry with fashion. The exhibition closes June 9, but you can glimpse a little Italian spirit in the exclusive photos below, and visit the exhibition&amp;#039;s website here.  Photo: Courtesy of Giorgio Armani  Photo: Courtesy of Giorgio Armani  Photo: Courtesy of Giorgio Armani "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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