64 Stunning, Shocking, and Eye-Catching Looks That Walked the Armani Runway

After beginning his line in 1975, Giorgio Armani soon become a designer worth watching. It was only a matter of eight years until he won a CFDA International Award, after all. Which should come as no surprise, because whether it's through sculptural dresses or romantic silhouettes, Armani possesses the ability to transport whoever wears (or even sees) his clothing to another place and time.

With mere days to go until his Fall 2014 collection is shown in Milan, we're taking a look back at some of the most memorable creations to walk the runways of one of the most iconic Italian designers still in practice today, here in the gallery.

Giorgio Armani Fall 2005
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Giorgio Armani Fall 2005

Now that's what we call a statement necklace.

Giorgio Armani Spring 2005
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Giorgio Armani Spring 2005

We could totally imagine Olivia Pope wearing this — couldn't you?

Giorgio Armani Fall 2005
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Giorgio Armani Fall 2005

Sometimes all you need is a hint of embellishment.

Giorgio Armani Spring 2006
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Giorgio Armani Spring 2006

The perfect pairing for a flowing skirt is a structured jacket.

Giorgio Armani Spring 2006
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Giorgio Armani Spring 2006

We don't know what's sexier: the plunging neckline or the dramatic back of this tiered gown.

Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2006
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Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2006

Seafoam green has never looked more graceful.

Giorgio Armani Spring 2007
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Giorgio Armani Spring 2007

Are we wrong to get a slight Eliza Doolittle vibe from this look?

Giorgio Armani Spring 2007
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Giorgio Armani Spring 2007

Ever thought about wearing a scarf like that before?

Giorgio Armani Privé Spring 2007
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Giorgio Armani Privé Spring 2007

This looks just as stunning now as it will 50 years from now.

Giorgio Armani Fall 2007
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Giorgio Armani Fall 2007

Let's call this "jailhouse chic."

Giorgio Armani Fall 2007
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Giorgio Armani Fall 2007

Are we seeing a bit of grunge in those fishnet sleeves?

Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2007
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Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2007

How did the model manage to not have a huge smile on her face the entire time she was wearing this outfit?

Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2007
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Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2007

If there's one thing Armani knows, it's showstopping gowns.

Giorgio Armani Spring 2008
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Giorgio Armani Spring 2008

Preppy meets bohemian in a diaphanous striped look.

Giorgio Armani Spring 2008
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Giorgio Armani Spring 2008

Yes, blazers can even be beach-appropriate.

Giorgio Armani Privé Spring 2008
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Giorgio Armani Privé Spring 2008

A suit is only as strong as its loudest piece of embellishment.

Giorgio Armani Privé Spring 2008
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Giorgio Armani Privé Spring 2008

Pinstripes aren't just for power suits.

Giorgio Armani Fall 2008
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Giorgio Armani Fall 2008

Is there a more stylish way to cozy up than in a striped fur jacket?

Giorgio Armani Fall 2008
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Giorgio Armani Fall 2008

This may be one of the most transparent looks of the lot.

Giorgio Armani Spring 2009
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Giorgio Armani Spring 2009

We'd be ready for any Summer adventure in this jacket.

Giorgio Armani Privé Spring 2009
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Giorgio Armani Privé Spring 2009

It's almost impossible to tell where this dress begins . . . and ends!

Giorgio Armani Privé Spring 2009
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Giorgio Armani Privé Spring 2009

This is the most extreme take on the peplum we have ever seen.

Giorgio Armani Fall 2009
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Giorgio Armani Fall 2009

LBDs don't come much more chic than this.

Giorgio Armani Fall 2009
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Giorgio Armani Fall 2009

Want to make a statement? Say it in black and white.

Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2009
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Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2009

Men aren't the only ones who can rock a pair of suspenders.

Giorgio Armani Spring 2010
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Giorgio Armani Spring 2010

It's impossible to feel blue in a dress like this.

Giorgio Armani Spring 2010
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Giorgio Armani Spring 2010

A structured woven jacket pairs perfectly with flowing harem pants.

Giorgio Armani Privé Spring 2010
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Giorgio Armani Privé Spring 2010

How breathtaking is this sculptural gown?

Giorgio Armani Privé Spring 2010
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Giorgio Armani Privé Spring 2010

Karlie Kloss knows how to work it in couture.

Giorgio Armani Fall 2010
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Giorgio Armani Fall 2010

Wear this jacket if you're in the mood to explore your fringe benefits.

Giorgio Armani Fall 2010
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Giorgio Armani Fall 2010

Is this fur jacket giving anybody else major Carrie Bradshaw flashbacks?

Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2010
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Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2010

A perfectly draped cowl-neck adds an ultrafeminine touch to this blazer.

Giorgio Armani Spring 2011
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Giorgio Armani Spring 2011

Get a load of how intricately beautiful that jacket is.

Giorgio Armani Spring 2011
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Giorgio Armani Spring 2011

No doubt about it: this dress brings the drama.

Giorgio Armani Privé Spring 2011
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Giorgio Armani Privé Spring 2011

This is how we think the lady in red would look like in the 22nd century.

Giorgio Armani Privé Spring 2011
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Giorgio Armani Privé Spring 2011

It's hard to deny the futuristic feel of this couture look.

Giorgio Armani Fall 2011
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Giorgio Armani Fall 2011

A personality-packed patchwork bubble dress finds a perfect accessory in a lace boot.

Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2011
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Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2011

We'll always get behind a pop of pink.

Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2011
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Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2011

Asian ink paintings informed the Fall 2011 couture collection.

Giorigo Armani Spring 2012
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Giorigo Armani Spring 2012

A sleek pair of matchstick capri pants — with an unexpected slit — capped this look off with timeless polish.

Giorgio Armani Spring 2012
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Giorgio Armani Spring 2012

Wouldn't this be a perfect dress to wear to a (very chic) wedding?

Giorgio Armani Privé Spring 2012
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Giorgio Armani Privé Spring 2012

This outfit's message: don't be afraid to mix as many patterns as possible!

Giorgio Armani Privé Spring 2012
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Giorgio Armani Privé Spring 2012

Are we the only ones mesmerized by the reptilian print on this classic gown?

Giorgio Armani Fall 2012
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Giorgio Armani Fall 2012

Let's hear it for the boys!

Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2012
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Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2012

Expert seam work — and a strong shoulder line — make for one impactful look.

Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2012
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Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2012

Who knew a gown could be simultaneously body-conscious and voluminous?

Giorgio Armani Spring 2013
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Giorgio Armani Spring 2013

Florals for Spring might not be groundbreaking, but they definitely are gorgeous — especially when done in a painterly way.

Giorgio Armani Spring 2013
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Giorgio Armani Spring 2013

A sparkling addition to the dress-over-pants trend.

Giorgio Armani Privé Spring 2013
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Giorgio Armani Privé Spring 2013

This gown represents the easiest way to earn your stripes in the fashion industry.

Giorgio Armani Fall 2013
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Giorgio Armani Fall 2013

Black and navy are an eternally chic combination.

Giorgio Armani Fall 2013
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Giorgio Armani Fall 2013

Romanticism is alive and well in this velvety number, as the look gets a bit of whimsy from polka-dot accessories.

Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2013
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Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2013

The '20s theme roared onto the runway with this feminine number and its plumed accessory.

Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2013
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Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2013

Sheer perfection doesn't even begin to describe this look.

Giorgio Armani Spring 2014
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Giorgio Armani Spring 2014

A croc jacket? Yes, please.

Giorgio Armani Spring 2014
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Giorgio Armani Spring 2014

We can't help but recognize the '60s inspiration behind this floral frock.

Giorgio Armani Privé Spring 2014
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Giorgio Armani Privé Spring 2014

More is more when it comes to a fabulous, metallic maxi skirt.