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Vintage Armani Blazers

Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket

Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket

By Giorgio Armani

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout.

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1990s Italian Blazers

EMPORIO ARMANI Vintage Blazer Black White Runway Collection Jacket 1980s
EMPORIO ARMANI Vintage Blazer Black White Runway Collection Jacket 1980s

EMPORIO ARMANI Vintage Blazer Black White Runway Collection Jacket 1980s

By EMPORIO ARMANI EA7

Located in London, GB

An elegant EMPORIO ARMANI Vintage Blazer Black White Runway Collection Jacket 1980s Featuring a black runway collection jacket designed by Giorgio Armani himself.

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1980s Italian Blazers

Vintage pink Armani jacket with matching vintage 1990s top
Vintage pink Armani jacket with matching vintage 1990s top

Vintage pink Armani jacket with matching vintage 1990s top

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Genova, IT

Giacca Armani vintage rosa anni 90 con top abbinato ABOUT Blazer monopetto in seta firmato Giorgio Armani.

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1990s Italian Blazers

Armani Collezioni, italy, 1980s
Armani Collezioni, italy, 1980s

Armani Collezioni, italy, 1980s

By Armani Collezioni

Located in Milano, IT

Refined vintage blazer by Armani Collezioni, made in Italy circa the 1990s.

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1980s Italian Blazers

Giorgio Armani 'Le Collezioni' Evening Jacket
Giorgio Armani 'Le Collezioni' Evening Jacket

Giorgio Armani 'Le Collezioni' Evening Jacket

By Giorgio Armani Le Collezioni

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Giorgio Armani 'Le Collezioni' Evening blazer From the Late 1980's - Early 1990's Collection Beaded & Sequin Accents Shawl Collar Button Closure Size - IT46 / L Bust - 35....

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1980s Italian Blazers

Elegant Armani Collezioni Wool and Cashmere Blazer with Ruffles
Elegant Armani Collezioni Wool and Cashmere Blazer with Ruffles

Elegant Armani Collezioni Wool and Cashmere Blazer with Ruffles

By Armani Collezioni, Giorgio Armani

Located in Milano, IT

This refined blazer by Armani Collezioni, made in Italy, is a perfect example of the brand’s sophisticated and feminine style from the early 2000s.

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1990s Italian Visite Jackets

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Armani Collezioni Vintage Brown Jacquard Single Breasted Blazer XL
Armani Collezioni Vintage Brown Jacquard Single Breasted Blazer XL

Armani Collezioni Vintage Brown Jacquard Single Breasted Blazer XL

By Armani Collezioni

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This blazer brings you both class and luxury as you wear it. It is highlighted with long sleeves thus granting a polished finish.

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2010s Single-Breasted Jackets

Vintage Giorgio Armani Beaded Evening Blazer, 1990s
Vintage Giorgio Armani Beaded Evening Blazer, 1990s

Vintage Giorgio Armani Beaded Evening Blazer, 1990s

By Giorgio Armani

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Giorgio Armani blazer in black color. Size: M US8, IT44 Period: 1990s Embroidered with beaded pattern, sequin and crystal accents.

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1990s Italian Blazers

Vintage Giorgio Armani Fully Beaded Evening Blazer Jacket
Vintage Giorgio Armani Fully Beaded Evening Blazer Jacket

Vintage Giorgio Armani Fully Beaded Evening Blazer Jacket

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Giorgio Armani Fully Beaded Evening Blazer Jacket Size Tag Missing ( approx. size 44 - US 8 ) - Please Check Measurements Very Classy and Exquisite, Fully Beaded Over the Nud...

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Early 2000s Italian Blazers

Vintage Giorgio Armani Navy Blue Beads Sequins Embellished Blazer It 44 - US 8
Vintage Giorgio Armani Navy Blue Beads Sequins Embellished Blazer It 44 - US 8

Vintage Giorgio Armani Navy Blue Beads Sequins Embellished Blazer It 44 - US 8

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Giorgio Armani Fully Embellished Blazer Jacket Italian Size 44 – US 8 Blazer Finished with Navy Blue Sequins and Clear Beads, Fully Lined with 100% Black Silk, Padded Shoulde...

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Early 2000s Italian Blazers

Vintage Giorgio Armani Sequined Black Evening Jacket, 1980S
Vintage Giorgio Armani Sequined Black Evening Jacket, 1980S

Vintage Giorgio Armani Sequined Black Evening Jacket, 1980S

By Giorgio Armani

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Giorgio Armani black evening blazer with white stripes and zip closure.

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1980s Italian Jackets

Vintage Black Giorgio Armani Tuxedo Blazer
Vintage Black Giorgio Armani Tuxedo Blazer

Vintage Black Giorgio Armani Tuxedo Blazer

By Giorgio Armani

Located in New York, NY

Vintage black tuxedo blazer by Giorgio Armani. Satin shawl collar.

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21st Century and Contemporary European Blazers

Giorgio Armani Vintage jacket size 42
Giorgio Armani Vintage jacket size 42

Giorgio Armani Vintage jacket size 42

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Vintage Wool (60%) silk (30%) nylon and elasthane Dark grey color Button closure Two pockets Shoulder/hem length cm 54 (212 inches) Shoulder cm 42 (165 inches)

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2010s Italian Blazers

Giorgio Armani Vintage 90s Striped Silk Jacket
Giorgio Armani Vintage 90s Striped Silk Jacket

Giorgio Armani Vintage 90s Striped Silk Jacket

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage striped silk jacket in navy blue and beige by Giorgio Armani. Details: Fully Lined Shoulder Pads Sewn Into Lining Front Button Closure Marked Size: IT 42 Color: Nav...

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Late 20th Century Italian Blazers

Beautiful Vintage Giorgio Armani Collezioni Size 12 Grey + Taupe Silk 90s Jacket
Beautiful Vintage Giorgio Armani Collezioni Size 12 Grey + Taupe Silk 90s Jacket

Beautiful Vintage Giorgio Armani Collezioni Size 12 Grey + Taupe Silk 90s Jacket

By Giorgio Armani

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI gray, taupe and brown silk blazer jacket! Features a muted flower scene is warm hues. Three buttons up the front. Fully lined. Sleek tailore...

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1990s Italian Blazers

Vintage Giorgio Armani Size 10 Brown Blue Ivory Houndstooth 90s Blazer Jacket
Vintage Giorgio Armani Size 10 Brown Blue Ivory Houndstooth 90s Blazer Jacket

Vintage Giorgio Armani Size 10 Brown Blue Ivory Houndstooth 90s Blazer Jacket

By Giorgio Armani, Giorgio Armani Le Collezioni

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic late 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI brown, ivory and light blue houndstooth Size 10 blazer jacket! The perfect fabric content (56% Linen and 44% Wool) makes this stylish beauty perfect fo...

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1990s Italian Jackets

Vintage Giorgio Armani Embellished Blazer
Vintage Giorgio Armani Embellished Blazer

Vintage Giorgio Armani Embellished Blazer

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Giorgio Armani Embellished Blazer IT Size 44 - US 8 Fully lined with 100% Silk Made in Italy Excellent condition

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blazers

Giorgio Armani Vintage Brown Herringbone Wool Blazer M
Giorgio Armani Vintage Brown Herringbone Wool Blazer M

Giorgio Armani Vintage Brown Herringbone Wool Blazer M

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Nothing gives you a better style than a well-tailored blazer. This creation by Giorgio Armani is cut from brown wool with herringbone pattern all over. The blazer features clean line...

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21st Century and Contemporary Blazers

Giorgio Armani Cream Floral Jacquard Tie Detail Vintage Blazer XS
Giorgio Armani Cream Floral Jacquard Tie Detail Vintage Blazer XS

Giorgio Armani Cream Floral Jacquard Tie Detail Vintage Blazer XS

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Grab attention by wearing this Vintage blazer from Giorgio Armani. This comfortable and stylish cream blazer is designed in a simple style with tie details on the front, floral patte...

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2010s Italian Blazers

Emporio Armani Vintage Black Velvet Embellished Detail Button Front Blazer S
Emporio Armani Vintage Black Velvet Embellished Detail Button Front Blazer S

Emporio Armani Vintage Black Velvet Embellished Detail Button Front Blazer S

By EMPORIO ARMANI EA7

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This elegant blazer from Emporio Armani is sure to make you look your best from every angle. The black blazer for women is made of velvet and features button closure on the front, su...

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2010s Italian Blazers

2000s Giorgio Armani Vintage black nylon jacket
2000s Giorgio Armani Vintage black nylon jacket

2000s Giorgio Armani Vintage black nylon jacket

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

2000s Giorgio Armani black nylon jacket. Classic collar, two frontal buttoned pockets and a chest buttoned pocket. Buttoned cuffs. Frontal button fastening. Size: 38 IT Flat measur...

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Early 2000s Blazers

2000s Giorgio Armani Vintage black wool jacket with ruffled collar
2000s Giorgio Armani Vintage black wool jacket with ruffled collar

2000s Giorgio Armani Vintage black wool jacket with ruffled collar

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

2000s Giorgio Armani black wool jacket. Ruffled collar and front zip fastening. Size: 44 IT Flat measurements Height: 49 cm Bust: 41 cm Sleeves: 37 cm Shoulders: 45 cm Product cod...

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Early 2000s Blazers

1990s Giorgio Armani Black Wool Jacket
1990s Giorgio Armani Black Wool Jacket

1990s Giorgio Armani Black Wool Jacket

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage - ITALY Giorgio Armani black wool jacket. Classic lapel collar, single-breasted front closure with buttons, long sleeves and slightly padded shoulders, cuffs wi...

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1990s Italian Blazers

Giorgio Armani Cream Floral Jacquard Tie Detail Vintage Blazer XS
Giorgio Armani Cream Floral Jacquard Tie Detail Vintage Blazer XS

Giorgio Armani Cream Floral Jacquard Tie Detail Vintage Blazer XS

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Grab attention by wearing this Vintage blazer from Giorgio Armani. This comfortable and stylish cream blazer is designed in a simple style with tie details on the front, floral patte...

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21st Century and Contemporary Jackets

Giorgio Armani Vintage Monochrome Dotted Blazer and Skirt Set M
Giorgio Armani Vintage Monochrome Dotted Blazer and Skirt Set M

Giorgio Armani Vintage Monochrome Dotted Blazer and Skirt Set M

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

It's time you got a gorgeous blazer and skirt set and what better than this one from Giorgio Armani. The set is tailored from the finest materials and features a dotted design. The b...

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2010s Italian Skirt Suits

1980s Giorgio Armani Black and White Vintage Blazer
1980s Giorgio Armani Black and White Vintage Blazer

1980s Giorgio Armani Black and White Vintage Blazer

By Giorgio Armani Le Collezioni

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Giorgio Armani black and white wool and silk blend blazer with a playful zig zag woven.

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1980s Jackets

Armani Vintage Mens Collarless Minimalist Blazer Jacket, 1990s
Armani Vintage Mens Collarless Minimalist Blazer Jacket, 1990s

Armani Vintage Mens Collarless Minimalist Blazer Jacket, 1990s

By EMPORIO ARMANI EA7, Giorgio Armani

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

A stylish vintage mens minimalist blazer jacket by Giorgio Armani for the Emporio Armani line.

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1990s Italian Blazers

Giorgio Armani Men's Vintage Wool Herringbone Sport Coat Blazer Jacket, c. 1980s
Giorgio Armani Men's Vintage Wool Herringbone Sport Coat Blazer Jacket, c. 1980s

Giorgio Armani Men's Vintage Wool Herringbone Sport Coat Blazer Jacket, c. 1980s

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Giorgio Armani Men's Vintage Italian Wool Herringbone Sport Coat Blazer Jacket, c. 1980s An incredibly stylish vintage men's sportcoat / blazer from the early 80s by luxury Italian ...

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1980s Italian Blazers

1990s Giorgio Armani Black Leather Jacket
1990s Giorgio Armani Black Leather Jacket

1990s Giorgio Armani Black Leather Jacket

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage - ITALY Giorgio Armani black biker jacket with contrasting leather panels. Model with off-center zip closure and raised collar with press studs, three zip pocke...

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1990s Italian Blazers

1990s Giorgio Armani Black Wool Jacket
1990s Giorgio Armani Black Wool Jacket

1990s Giorgio Armani Black Wool Jacket

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage - ITALY Giorgio Armani black wool jacket. Classic lapel collar, single-breasted front closure with buttons, long sleeves and slightly padded shoulders, cuffs wi...

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1990s Italian Blazers

Giorgio Armani Collezioni Textured Fortuny Pleated Women's Tailored Jacket
Giorgio Armani Collezioni Textured Fortuny Pleated Women's Tailored Jacket

Giorgio Armani Collezioni Textured Fortuny Pleated Women's Tailored Jacket

By Armani Collezioni, Giorgio Armani

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Bust - 36” / 91cm Waist - 32” / 81cm Length (Shoulder to Hem) - 22” / 56cm Shoulder to Shoulder - 15” / 38cm Sleeve Pit to Cuff - 19” / 48cm Sleeve Shoulder to Cuff - 25” / 63cm A f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blazers

Armani Vintage Mens 1980s Bold Shoulder Blazer Jacket
Armani Vintage Mens 1980s Bold Shoulder Blazer Jacket

Armani Vintage Mens 1980s Bold Shoulder Blazer Jacket

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

An excellent vintage blazer / sport coat from the 80s by Armani for his Emporio Armani line.

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1980s Italian Jackets

Giorgio Armani Men's Italian Wool Tweed Sportcoat Blazer Jacket, c. 1985
Giorgio Armani Men's Italian Wool Tweed Sportcoat Blazer Jacket, c. 1985

Giorgio Armani Men's Italian Wool Tweed Sportcoat Blazer Jacket, c. 1985

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

A vintage Giorgio Armani men's sportcoat / blazer jacket in a brown Italian wool tweed, from circa 1985.

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1980s Italian Single-Breasted Jackets

Giorgio Armani Black Wool Vintage Longline Tuxedo Jacket
Giorgio Armani Black Wool Vintage Longline Tuxedo Jacket

Giorgio Armani Black Wool Vintage Longline Tuxedo Jacket

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Portland, OR

This stunning vintage Giorgio Armani black wool blazer with black silk satin lapels and black satin silk covered buttons.

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1990s European Tuxedo Jackets

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By Thierry Mugler

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Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Pleated Dress

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in New York, NY

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By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Conroe, TX

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By Oscar De La Renta

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Oscar de la Renta Navy Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown - 10. This beautiful gown has a mermaid style to it. There is bodice boning all around and the back has a gathering that falls in a...

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Mignon Paris Draped Silk Dress 1950s
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By Mignon

Located in Water Mill, NY

A stunning black silk dress from Mignon Paris. It is sleeveless with a draped portrait collar, fitted waist and a full skirt- a feat of draping and ruching. The dress has a back pai...

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1950s French Day Dresses

Giorgio Armani black wool crepe jacket
Giorgio Armani black wool crepe jacket

Giorgio Armani black wool crepe jacket

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Giorgio Armani black wool crepe jacket

By Giorgio Armani

Located in New York, NY

Giorgio Armani black wool crepe jacket has two hidden front buttons. The jacket is fitted and fully lined. The front measures 9", back is 26 1/2", neck-to-shoulder is 4 3/4", shoulde...

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1990s Italian Blazers

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By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Geneva, CH

Perfect for the inter-seasons, the color of this rare Fall-Winter 1996 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld t-shirt maxi dress is reminiscent of the holiday season about to begin ! Its twin walk...

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Ceil Chapman Floral Brocade Cocktail Dress, Circa 1950

Ceil Chapman Floral Brocade Cocktail Dress, Circa 1950

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

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Alexander McQueen New Pink Skirt Suit S/S 1999

Alexander McQueen New Pink Skirt Suit S/S 1999

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous pink wool skirt suit by Alexander McQueen' from his 1999 Spring/Summer Collection. It is comprised of a blazer style jacket with peaked lapels, front welt flap pockets, pr...

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1990s Italian Skirt Suits

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Vintage 1950s Cocktail Dress

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Located in London, GB

A head turning cocktail dress from the 1950s. The dress has a deep v neckline and backline. with a flared skirt and wonderful velvet flowers and detail on the hem.

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

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1960s Nina Ricci Black Cloque Silk Ensemble

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By Nina Ricci

Located in Toronto, Ontario

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1960s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

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Vintage Armani Blazers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of vintage armani blazers available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Gray vintage armani blazers and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Black, Red and more. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding appealing vintage armani blazers such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Giorgio Armani and Giorgio Armani Le Collezioni each produced popular versions that are worth a look. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much are Vintage Armani Blazers?

The prices for vintage armani blazers start at $236 and top out at $825 with these items, on average, selling for $340.

Giorgio Armani for sale on 1stDibs

Fashion may be a fluid industry that evolves with the times, but few designers were gutsy enough to break with the norms and endeavor to revolutionize it the way Piacenza, Italy, native Giorgio Armani did.

When he established his brand with his personal and professional partner, architect Sergio Galeotti, in 1975, Armani created jackets, evening dresses and other clothing that sharply departed from the form-fitting designs that his competitors were producing. Working with a subdued color palette and light fabrics, Armani instead pioneered power dressing. By the early 1980s, the designer was lauded for his sleek but relaxed-fit shirts in washed greens and beige tones for men and elegant, broad-shouldered suits for career-minded women. His collections were intended to fit naturally but confer a sense of confidence on the wearer, and the designs were just as luxurious as the garments that were gliding down Milanese catwalks at the time.

Armani, a shipping manager’s son, spent his childhood wanting to become a doctor, and he even studied medicine briefly at the University of Milan before dropping out and joining the army. In the late 1950s, he was hired as a window dresser at the Milan department store La Rinascente before moving into the role of menswear buyer. When he realized that his calling was in fashion design, not buying, he left La Rinascente to train at Nino Cerruti’s atelier and eventually began to take on what became a wealth of freelance design work.

At Galeotti’s urging, Armani opened his own design office in 1973, and two years later, he established his eponymous label of ready-to-wear for both men and women that challenged fashion’s traditional silhouettes and the conventions of tailoring.

“I was the first to soften the image of men and harden the image of women,” Armani has said of his early years. The designer dressed men in soft textures such as silk and linen that were traditionally relegated to feminine garments and designed power suits for women — an audacious and undeniably androgynous take on high fashion that was well received by critics. He won the Neiman Marcus Fashion Award in 1979 and launched a diffusion line called Armani Collezioni that year. While his collections for men and women gained legions of admirers in Europe, it wasn’t until the premiere of the film American Gigolo — featuring heartthrob Richard Gere exclusively outfitted in a crisp, sleek and sexy Armani wardrobe — that the brand took off in the United States.

Until his passing in 2025, Armani was still designing ready-to-wear collections, and the luxury house had also expanded over the years into home decor, hospitality and more. In February 2020, at the onset of the Covid-19 crisis, Armani was the first fashion house to close its runway shows to the public in order to limit exposure. In early 2022, the brand was among the first to cancel men’s and haute couture shows scheduled in January.

Find vintage Giorgio Armani clothing on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Jackets for You

No matter if you’re preparing for a fashion event or a weather event — you’re going to need a good jacket.

What would become the modern jacket as we know it began as a strictly professional item. A lot of the vintage and designer jackets (and coat styles such as the Navy-inspired peacoat) in our closets were likely popularized by soldiers who battled aggressive climes with their regulation field jackets, bombers and parkas buttoned or zipped to the chin. Indeed, keeping troopers comfortable guided the design of the military surplus garments that have often become buzzy fashion trends. But now, jackets add far more than warmth to our wardrobe, and we hunt down outer layers branded with peerless fashion labels.

Fashion’s most iconic creations, despite their age, remain modern: Biker jackets originated in the 1920s, Balenciaga’s celebrated puffers are steeped in a tradition of down coats that began in the 1930s and your vintage denim jacket has come an even longer way, from California Gold Rush to wardrobe staple. Jeans bequeathed jean jackets during the 1880s, thanks to Levi Strauss, who crafted the former as a durable garment to be worn by miners and railroad workers. Later, jeans and jean jackets became synonymous with nonconformity and rebelliousness — with fashion legends such as actor James Dean in the 1950s and model Veruschka in the 1960s and ’70s leading the indigo-toned charge.

Another fashion rebel, Coco Chanel, used the classic tweed jacket to introduce more comfort and mobility into women’s daily lives. Debuting in 1954 and based on a cardigan, the groundbreaking Chanel jacket forever changed what women wear. The garment reacted against the fitted, constricting styles of Christian Dior’s New Look, which, as Chanel saw it, was making women dress like decorative objects.

On 1stDibs, find bold collections from cutting-edge contemporary designers who’ve taken the classic silhouette of the jacket to new heights or build out your array of vintage treasures (denim or otherwise) with dazzlers from Yves Saint Laurent, Gianni Versace, Moschino and more.