Watch Hut Favourite Armani Scoops 'Designer of Year' Award

Sept. 10, 2010 - PRLog -- Giorgio Armani, the Italian designer behind one of the world's most iconic fashion powerhouses, was this week honoured with the title 'Designer of the Year'.

The man behind two of the Watch Hut's most fashionable watch brands was awarded the prestigious title at the GQ Awards, which took place on 7 September.

The annual awards ceremony, this year held at London's Royal Opera House, seeks to honour those men that the British publication considers 'men of the year'. Other 2010 winners included Kinks singer Ray Davies, rapper Dizzee Rascal, 'Doctor Who' Matt Smith and PM David Cameron.

On the night, Giorgio received his award from legendary director - and fellow Italian - Martin Scorsese. He later appeared on the red carpet with his GQ trophy.

Giorgio Armani is the founder and creative mastermind behind the Armani brand. Born in Italy in 1934, Giorgio Armani is now one of the most recognised names on the global fashion landscape. Armani watches encompass the high style and impeccable taste that have led to Giorgio's rise as one of the most celebrated and influential designers Italy - and, indeed, the world - has ever produced.

Both the central fashion brand Emporio Armani and its sexy, youthful offshoot A|X Armani Exchange manufacture fashion watches that have proved to be bestsellers at the Watch Hut, the UK's largest watch website.

Emporio Armani offers contemporary watches for those ladies and gents with a keen eye for fashion. Balancing the use of modern shapes and materials with a classic style, Emporio Armani watches afford the wearer a sense of casual sophistication. Certain models take a bolder, more colourful approach with bright colours and patterned motifs offering a choice in styles.

A|X Armani Exchange watches continue Emporio Armani's chic approach to the timepiece, but bring a slightly edgier, sexier aesthetic to designs. Popular amongst young Hollywood and often accompanied by provocative ad campaigns, Armani Exchange watches are considered the most accessible of all Armani brands, offering affordable models that express vitality without sacrificing a level of sophistication and charm.

For more on Giorgio's extensive watch collection, and to see for yourself why his output attracts such acclaim, visit the Watch Hut's Emporio Armani and Armani Exchange pages and discover the 'Designer of the Year'.

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The Watch Hut - http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk - is the largest watch website in the UK, with the biggest selection of watches online. As part of the TH Baker Group established in 1888, we are one of the most respected names in the UK Jewellery industry.