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46-400: In addition to the couture line Armani Privé, Giorgio Armani and Emporio Armani are the company's ready-to-wear lines that show at Milan Fashion Week . Selling at lower prices are Armani Collezioni, Armani Exchange and Armani Jeans. Armani and his partner, architect Sergio Galeotti , founded Giorgio Armani SpA in 1975, reportedly on money from the sale of Armani's Volkswagen . Armani signed

92-559: A Ramadan collection for the Muslim holiday featuring refined colors of Islamic art and no alcohol. In addition, Armani/Dolci sells special delicate collections for Christmas and its significant anniversaries. The Armani/Dolci brand is well received by both critics and the public. The Giorgio Armani label also has a florist under its name, called Armani/Fiori . The exclusive floral service has been active since 2000 in major independent flower boutiques and other Armani stores around

138-888: A joint venture with Vestimenta for the production of the men's and women's Borgonuovo line. Giorgio Armani worked with Albert Wolsky for Duplicity (2009), with Lindy Hemming on the costumes for the cast of both The Dark Knight (2008) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012), with April Ferry for Elysium (2013) and with Sandy Powell for The Wolf of Wall Street (2013). Other costume design projects have included American Gigolo (1980), The Untouchables (1987), A Star for Two (1991), The Bodyguard (1992), Nirvana (1997), Hurlyburly (1998), Ocean's Thirteen (2007), Inglourious Basterds (2009), The String (2009), Hanna (2011), Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011), A Most Violent Year (2014) and The Young Pope (2016). In 2016, Giorgio Armani stopped using animal fur in all of its collections, citing

184-612: A license with Gruppo Finanziario Tessile (GFT) in 1978. The company also entered into a manufacturing and distribution license with Simint in 1991 when the company launched A|X Armani Exchange. By 1993, the Armani name was represented by 23 licensees and two large joint ventures in Japan . By the 1990s, the company's strategy was to cancel licenses and take production in-house in a bid to exert more control over quality and distribution. Manufacturing arrangements later brought back in-house include

230-402: A minority stake. In February 2020, Armani was the first fashion brand to decide to close its runway shows to the public amid the beginning COVID-19 pandemic , holding the event without an audience. By March 2020, all of its Italian production plants started producing single-use medical overalls. In 2021, luxury yacht maker The Italian Sea Group announced that Giorgio Armani SpA would invest in

276-539: A namesake fine watches collection in collaboration with Swiss watchmaker Parmigiani Fleurier , the first such project for the designer. The Armani label also consists of a furniture and home collection called Armani/Casa . While the Italian word "casa" usually means "house", its usage here instead means "at home". Giorgio Armani launched his interior design collection in 2000 with a flagship store opening in Milan, Italy

322-471: A new joint venture with the shoe manufacturer I Guardi, as part of a strategy of bringing manufacturing under its control. Beginning in 2007, the company teamed up with Samsung to develop a line of high-end electronic goods. In 2007, Giorgio Armani confirmed to Reuters that he had been approached by Beiersdorf in 2005 about a potential merger but had since been too distracted by other projects to pursue that option. In 2016, he confirmed he had established

368-460: A restructuring in 2017, Armani Casa – alongside Giorgio Armani Privé – was folded into Giorgio Armani. Confectionery is also under the Armani name. The brand was established in 2002. For the creations and collections, Armani collaborates with the Italian chocolate manufacturer Guido Gobino . Armani/Dolci sells chocolates, jams, honey, tea, shortbread biscuits, sugar and pralines . The brand

414-604: A restructuring in 2017, Armani Collezioni – alongside Armani Jeans – was folded into Emporio Armani. Previously labeled Giorgio Armani Atelier, Armani Privé is the label for the designer’s made-to-order pieces. Under the Privé label, the brand offers the couture collection, fragrances and jewelry. In 1980, Armani partnered with L'Oreal on a licensing agreement for the production and distribution of fragrances, cosmetics and beauty products in 1980 It launched its first women's fragrance in 1982 and its first men's fragrance in 1984. Over

460-632: Is a clothing trade show held semi-annually in Milan , Italy . Upcoming autumn/winter fashions are showcased in February/March of each year, and upcoming spring/summer fashions are showcased in September/October of each year. Many designers showcase new designs and upcoming collections. Milan Fashion Week is one of the "Big Four" global fashion weeks alongside New York , Paris , and London . Milan Fashion Week, established in 1958,

506-408: Is a partnership with Roca , which provides Giorgio Armani with bathroom furniture and accessories. The sub-label consisting of variegated products is sold in 183 independent Armani stores as well as selected retailers throughout the world. Armani/Casa is used in the Armani hotels, equipped John Mayers New York City apartment and decorated the scenes for the 2013 film Paranoia . As part of

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552-454: Is mostly part of other Armani stores but has an independent boutique in Taichung, Taiwan . In total, 152 stores sell Armani/Dolci products. Over the years, Armani created various limited Armani/Dolci products to celebrate special occasions. For example, Armani designed chocolate Easter eggs, heart-shaped boxes with red, pink and lilac chocolate truffles for Valentine's Day , as well as

598-401: Is part of the global "Big Four fashion weeks ", the others being Paris Fashion Week , London Fashion Week , and New York Fashion Week . The schedule begins with New York, followed by London, and then Milan, and ending with Paris. Since the year 1958, Milan Fashion Week has been taking place semi-annually with a women's and a men’s fashion week. Milan Fashion Week is partially organized by

644-691: The Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana . Proprietors of the most important establishments in Italy, including some private establishments, which, in those days, played a crucial role in the promotion of this sector, were present at the Memorandum of Association: Roberto Capucci , Emilio Schuberth , Maria Antonelli, Princess Caracciolo Ginnetti, Alberto Fagiani, Giovanni Cesare Guidi, Germana Marucelli , Simonetta Colonna Di Cesarò, Jole Veneziani , Francesco Borrello, Giovanni Battista Giorgini, and

690-602: The Armani name. Armani would be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the interior design and style of the hotels. The Armani hotel was opened in Burj Khalifa on April 27, 2010, comprising the bottom 39 floors of the supertall skyscraper in Dubai , United Arab Emirates . It has 160 guest rooms and suites, and 144 residences. Giorgio Armani also designed the interiors of the Armani Residences, also within

736-488: The COVID-19 pandemic , the 2020 edition took place only through digital media from 14 July to 17 July 2020. In 2022, Gucci made a debut at Milan Fashion Week, finding 68 pairs of twins to showcase their design. Milan Fashion Week includes more than 40 shows each season and transforms the city into a touristic hub by simply creating various venues for the shows selecting the most elegant and influential palaces to become

782-467: The National Chamber of Italian Fashion ( Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana ), a non-profit association that disciplines, co-ordinates, and promotes the development of Italian fashion and is responsible for hosting the fashion events and shows of Milan. The Camera Sindacale della Moda Italiana , was set up on 11 June 1958. This was the forerunner of the body which subsequently became

828-468: The United States , Canada , Central and South America and Asia-Pacific . By 2006, A|X Armani Exchange launched a sunglasses line under license with Safilo . Initially, the company held 25% of Presidio Holdings, with the remaining 75% being in the hands of Como Holdings. In 2008, Giorgio Armani acquired an additional 25% stake. In 2014, it acquired the remaining 50% "ensuring full ownership of

874-681: The Giorgio Armani Foundation which, while aiming to fund social projects, is also to "safeguard the governance assets of the Armani Group and ensure that these assets are kept stable over time." As part of his succession plan, the foundation will own an undisclosed stake in the company, with the rest going to his family. By 2017, the company was seen as a prime candidate for a stock market listing. In 2021, Giorgio Armani ruled out merging with either LVMH or Kering and reportedly also ruled out an offer by Stellantis to acquire

920-691: The TV show Rome . She was also nominated for an Emmy in 1989 for the Hallmark movie My Name Is Bill W. . In 2014, she received the Career Achievement Award at the Costume Designers Guild Awards . In 2016, starting with season 6 of HBO 's epic fantasy series Game of Thrones , she took over Michele Clapton 's duties as the new costume designer for a majority of the season. Clapton eventually returned to

966-569: The acquisition of Antinea (1990), Simint (1996) and Intai (1998). In 2000, after buying factories from GFT, Armani formed a joint venture with Zegna for the production and distribution of the Collezioni men's collection. Armani also increased to 85 percent of its share in the joint venture in Japan with Itochu . In 2001, Armani commissioned architect Tadao Ando to transform an old Nestlé chocolate factory in Milan's Savona / Tortona area into

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1012-613: The announcement of his decision to join the Italian Chamber of Fashion. In April 2015, Carlo Capasa was named president of the Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana succeeding former president Mario Boselli. Certain shows are not held in conjunction with the Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana, including Dolce & Gabbana . The Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana has also been sharply criticized by designers such as Cavalli . Due to

1058-424: The availability of "valid alternatives at our disposition that render the use of cruel practices unnecessary as regards animals." For its campaigns, the brand has worked with photographers including Sølve Sundsbø  (2015), Peter Lindbergh (2017) and Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott (2019). Established in 1979, Armani Collezioni (known as Giorgio Armani Le Collezioni for women and Mani for men before 2000)

1104-462: The basketball side, they are the title sponsor and kit supplier of Olimpia Milano , and from the 2023/24 season also became the official kit supplier of Blu Basket 1971 . Established in 1981, Armani Jeans was a full casual sportswear collection. From 1997 on, the brand started to operate standalone stores. As part of a restructuring in 2017, Armani Jeans – alongside Armani Collezioni – was folded into Emporio Armani. In 1987, Giorgio Armani Occhiali

1150-436: The brand has worked with photographers including Alasdair McLellan (2012) and Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott . In 2013, Emporio Armani partnered with 21st Century Fox on the costumes for the cast of The Counselor . In 2004, Emporio Armani also teamed up with Reebok to create fashion shoes under the label EA7 . Emporio Armani is also the official kit supplier of Italian football side SSC Napoli under its EA7 brand. On

1196-567: The brand, which has 270 stores and over 3,000 employees", the company said in a statement. In 2008, A|X Armani Exchange redesigned its logo. As part of a relaunch and repositioning plan initiated in 2014, the collection was gradually introduced in Europe, too. Over the years, A|X Armani Exchange campaigns featured Cara Delevingne (2017), Martin Garrix (2017) and Li Yifeng (2017). Armani designs products for babies, toddlers, and teenagers under

1242-516: The collections, Armani uses precious materials like alabaster , black marble , and lacquered wood in the shape of cylinders, cubes, and rhomboids. Giorgio Armani also designed special floral arrangements for occasions like Valentine's Day and spring collections. The label's floral arrangements are used in the Armani hotels. Giorgio Armani and Emaar Properties PJSC signed an agreement in 2005 for Emaar Properties PJSC to build and operate at least seven luxury hotels and three vacation resorts under

1288-546: The company's IPO at the Italian Bourse . Giorgio Armani (originally Giorgio Armani Borgonuovo) is a high-end label specializing in men's and women's ready-to-wear, accessories, glasses, cosmetics, and perfumes. It is available only in Giorgio Armani boutiques, specialty clothiers and select high-end department stores. The logo is a curved "G" completing a curved "A", forming a circle. In 2001, Armani created

1334-622: The company's headquarters. Also in the early 2000s, Armani opened five megastores designed by Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas , starting with the opening of the Armani/Manzoni store in Milan in 2000, which carries all of the company's brands. Other such venues are in Hong Kong (Armani/ Chater House , opened in 2002), Munich (Armani/ Fünf Höfe , opened in 2003), Tokyo (Armani/Ginza Tower, opened in 2007) and New York City (Armani/ Fifth Avenue , opened in 2009). In 2002, Armani announced

1380-758: The fact that there are only a "few ornaments" used but with "artistic detail" which seems to have a "tremendous effect on the style and furniture" itself. Armani collaborates with Rubelli and the Molteni Group to build the home collection. As the Architectural Digest reported in February 2012, Armani/Casa includes state-of-the-art kitchens, sold under the Armani/Dada name – a partnership with Molteni Group, as well as luxurious fabrics produced in collaboration with Rubelli . Armani/Roca

1426-577: The globe, which only sell the sub-label. The label is also sold in other stores by the label including Armani/Casa , Armani Jeans or Emporio Armani . In total, 308 independent and franchise Armani stores sell the Armani Junior and Armani Baby products throughout the whole world. In addition, the label is available in selected department stores everywhere in the world, for example, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue , Breuninger and Peek & Cloppenburg . In May 2014, actress Quvenzhané Wallis

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1472-472: The labels Armani Junior (ages five to 14) and Armani Baby (for children up to the age of four). The Armani Junior brand was introduced in 1979. The junior line consists of baby clothing, accessories, T-shirts, pullovers, suits, shoes, hats, shirts, belts, bags, and underwear. In 2006, Giorgio Armani signed a licensing agreement with Mirella Srl for the production and distribution of the two lines’ footwear. Armani Junior has 167 independent boutiques around

1518-399: The late 1980s. A|X Armani Exchange was launched in 1991 in the U.S. It retails fashion and lifestyle products and is known for its occasionally provocative ad campaigns. Inspired by street-chic culture and dance music, it is targeted as the more accessible Armani brand. A|X Armani Exchange products are available exclusively in 270 stores in 31 countries and on the brand's website. The line

1564-1109: The lawyer Pietro Parisio. The events dedicated to women's fashion are the most important (Womenswear / Milan SS Women Ready to Wear, and Milano Moda Donna being the major fashion shows). The summer events dedicated to men include Menswear and Milano Moda Uomo. In 2013, the Autumn/Winter Milan Fashion Week commenced on 20 January with Paola Frani's showcase. It was followed by presentations from renowned fashion houses including Armani , Bottega Veneta , Roberto Cavalli , Dolce & Gabbana , Etro , Fendi , Ferragamo , Gucci , Jil Sander , Marni , Max Mara , Missoni , Miu Miu , Moschino , Philipp Plein , Prada , Pucci , John Richmond , Tod's , Valentino , Versace and Zegna among others. The event also featured displays from emerging labels and young designers such as Au Jour Le Jour, Cristiano Burani, Gabriele Colangelo, Marco De Vincenzo, Stella Jean, Chicca Lualdi, MSGM, N°21, Fausto Puglisi, and Francesco Scognamiglio . Additionally, on 20 November 2013, Giorgio Armani made

1610-711: The only two ready-to-wear brands that are mainly designed by Giorgio Armani himself, and have a spotlight at Milan Fashion Week every year while Armani Collezioni, Armani Jeans, and Armani Exchange do not. Emporio Armani products are usually only sold in freestanding Emporio Armani boutiques and on the official website. Over the years, Emporio Armani underwear campaigns featured David Beckham (2008–2010), Victoria Beckham (2009), Cristiano Ronaldo (2010), Megan Fox (2010), Rihanna (2011), Rafael Nadal (2011) and Calvin Harris (2015). The brand's watch ad campaign has featured Shawn Mendes (2019), among others. For its campaigns,

1656-484: The same year. When Armani was asked about why he wanted a furniture line, Armani said that he wanted "people to design their own private home". "Designing this furniture and home collection helped me to stimulate my creative and artistic vein", Armani said. Critics responded very positively to the Armani/Casa label calling the style "simply elegant, a little retro with Ethno elements" to it. A lot of critics also liked

1702-638: The skyscraper, and its specially designed line of products from the Armani/Casa home furnishings collection and the Armani/Fiori flower arrangements. The "Burj Khalifa Armani Residences Road Show" toured Milan, London , Jeddah , Moscow and New Delhi . The London event was housed in the Armani Casa Showroom in New Bond Street . Milan Fashion Week Milan Fashion Week ( Italian : Settimana della moda di Milano )

1748-556: The stage for design. Examples of locations are Palazzo Reale , Palazzo Serbelloni , and many others. In 2014 Greenpeace protested to demand "toxic-free fashion" by hanging signs in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II . Chiara Campione of Greenpeace Italy said the demonstration was set up to "...ask Italian brands, especially Versace , because it has the highest level of hazardous chemicals in its products, to publicly commit to eliminate harmful substances from

1794-574: The two freestanding boutiques (which feature the Collezioni line exclusively) in Milan and Paris , Armani Collezioni was usually sold in department stores and outlets while Giorgio Armani and Emporio Armani are only sold in freestanding boutiques. A sporty line of the label has appeared named "Armani Collezioni Active" in the same way as the EA7 line from the Emporio Armani line. As part of

1840-407: The various stages of production." In 2021, the following revenue was reported for Milan Fashion Week. April Ferry April Ferry (born April Cecilia Gaskins ; October 31, 1932 – January 11, 2024) was an American costume designer. She was nominated at the 67th Academy Awards for the film Maverick in the category of Best Costume Design . Ferry won an Emmy Award for the costumes in

1886-538: The world. The flowers used for the Armani/Fiori arrangements come mostly from the Netherlands . The label uses a large selection of orchids , as well as exotic and tropical flowers alongside more traditional flowers such as hydrangeas , roses and peonies . Each collection is personally designed by Giorgio Armani himself as he wants to transport an "Asian feel". In addition, Armani/Fiori offers decorative elements like vases, flowerpots, candles and lanterns. For

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1932-511: The years, cosmetics campaigns featured Beyoncé (2008), Kasia Smutniak (2009), Megan Fox (2010), Cate Blanchett  (2013), Valentina Sampaio (2021), Tessa Thompson (2022), Regé-Jean Page (2022), Sydney Sweeney (2023) and Aaron Taylor-Johnson (2024). Established in 1981, Emporio Armani is the second brand of the Armani family and features ready-to-wear and runway collections. Emporio Armani focuses on trends and modern traits. Also, Emporio Armani , along with Giorgio Armani , are

1978-511: Was a pioneer in online communication and retailing, launching its armaniexchange.com site in 1995 and adding online sales in 1997. To accelerate the development of the nascent line, Giorgio Armani co-established the joint venture company Presidio Holdings Ltd in 2005 alongside Como Holdings, the company owned by the Singaporean tycoon Ong Beng Seng that, since 1994, has held the production and distribution license for A/X Armani Exchange in

2024-431: Was established. In 1988, the company entered into a licensing agreement with Luxottica for eyewear. From 2003 until 2012, Safilo Group held the exclusive license for Armani-branded eyewear before losing it again to Luxottica until 2037. As part of the brand's first-ever eyewear collection in 2021, it presented a pair of oval-shaped wire-rimmed silver glasses that Giorgio Armani has worn, in sunglass and reading form, since

2070-489: Was named the face of Armani Junior . Launched in 1995, Armani developed a collection of men's and women's skiwear and apres-ski casualwear called Giorgio Armani Neve, produced by the Skinea company, a division of Gruppo Belfe. It was re-launched in 2022. Giorgio Armani Orologi was established in 1997. In 2014, the company entered into a licensing agreement with Fossil for watches and jewelry. In 2021, Giorgio Armani launched

2116-417: Was the diffusion line of Giorgio Armani that retailed at a lower price than Giorgio Armani and the haute couture line, Armani Privé . The logo was usually displayed in black and written on a white label but often varies. "Armani" being larger and "Collezioni" underneath it. Armani Collezioni provided made-to-measure tailored suits and shirts where every element can be chosen. In addition to being sold in

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