Luxury Streetwear
Emporio Armani
Giorgio Armani S.p.A. (Italian: [ˈdʒordʒo arˈmaːni]), commonly known as Armani, is an Italian luxury fashion house founded in Milan by Giorgio Armani which designs, manufactures, distributes and retails haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, shoes, accessories, and home interiors. Among others, Armani licenses its name and branding to Luxottica for eyewear and L'Oréal for fragrances and cosmetics. As of 2017, it is considered Italy's second-largest fashion group behind Prada. 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 is Armani Exchange.
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Timeline5
1981—2018·37 yrs
- 1981
Brand Launch
Giorgio Armani launches Emporio Armani as a younger, more accessible diffusion line to complement the main Giorgio Armani label.
- 1981
Eagle Logo
The signature eagle emblem becomes the brand's visual identity, gracing tailoring, denim, and accessories.
- 1989
Emporio Armani Magazine
The house launches its in-house magazine as a cultural extension of the brand, mixing fashion editorial with arts coverage.
- 2000
Global Retail Push
Standalone Emporio Armani boutiques open across major fashion capitals, cementing the brand's mid-luxury positioning.
- 2018
Connected Watch Era
Emporio Armani expands its watch and accessories business with connected smartwatches under Fossil Group licensing.
