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How Giorgio Armani Defined Power And Style In Movies, From ‘American Gigolo’ to ‘The Wolf Of Wall Street’
From Robert Lang
Sept 4, 2026
FOR THE BOYS – 1991
Giorgio Armani’s designs for Bette Midler in Mark Rydell’s For the Boys helped illustrate her character’s transformation over several decades. Moving beyond his signature 1980s “power dressing” style, Armani created a wardrobe that evolved from flashy, patriotic looks during the war years to the more sophisticated styles of her later life, showcasing his versatility as a designer.
