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.
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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. Two p...
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. Featuring a tailored fit that enha...
Armani Collezioni Red Semi-Wool Tailored Blazer - No import duty!
By Armani Collezioni, Giorgio Armani
Located in Milano, IT
This stunning red blazer by Armani Collezioni embodies the timeless elegance that defines the Italian fashion house. Crafted from a luxurious blend of virgin wool and viscose, the fa...
GIORGIO ARMANI champagne silver technical zip up blouson bomber jacket IT48 M
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIORGIO ARMANI champagne silver technical zip up blouson bomber jacket IT48 M Reference: MICG/A00014 Brand: Giorgio Armani Material: Polyamide, Blend Color: Beige, Black Pattern: Sol...
Armani Collezioni Green Shearling Fur Coat, Fall/Winter 2001
By Giorgio Armani, Giorgio Armani Le Collezioni
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
A striking piece from Armani Collezioni’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection, this coat is crafted from luxurious Australian shearling, dyed in rich green tones with subtle variations tha...
Giorgio Armani Pre-Fall 2017 Silk Wool Striped Coat with Tags
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Boca Raton, FL
From Giorgio Armani’s Pre-Fall 2017 collection, this coat is an extraordinary example of the designer’s architectural elegance. Tailored in a luxurious silk and wool blend with a sub...
Giorgio Armani Haute Couture Floral Oriental Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This is a rare vintage kimono style jacket from the High End Armani Privat collection We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Detail...
Vintage Giorgio Armani 1990s Ivory Beige Perforated Leather 90s Trench Jacket
By Armani Collezioni, Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage GIROGIO ARMANI 1990s fitted Ivory / beige leather perforated belted trench jacket coat! Features extremely soft Napa leather that is perfor...
GIORGIO ARMANI Vintage Size L Cream Cotton Oversized Belted Trenchcoat
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage GIORGIO ARMANI SPORTSWEAR trenchcoat in a cream cotton woven fabric featuring a double breasted style, oversized fit, and button closure with belt.Good Pre-Owned Condition. S...
Giorgio Armani Sheepskin coat size 46
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Armani Collezioni line Real Sheepskin Black color Details in real lapin fur Buttons closure Two Pockets Total length cm 98 (38.58 inches) Shoulders cm ...
Giorgio Armani Fire Engine Red/Hot Pink Double Face Wool/Cashmere Dress Coat 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Giorgio Armani fire engine red/ hot pink double face wool/cashmere dress coat Marked size 40. Fire engine red on the outside, the inside is hot pink, the coat has an upper back & sle...
GIORGIO ARMANI navy water repellent Fern leaf jacquard bomber jacket IT46 S
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIORGIO ARMANI navy water repellent Fern leaf jacquard bomber jacket IT46 S Reference: MICG/A00015 Brand: Giorgio Armani Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Navy, Black Pattern: Solid Clo...
2000s Giorgio Armani greige minimalist coat
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
2000s Giorgio Armani greige minimalist coat This Giorgio Armani coat features a refined greige tone and a minimalist silhouette that reflects the brand’s signature understated elega...
Georgio Armani 'Black Label' Forest-Green Silk Taffeta 2-Way Zippered Dress/Coat
By Giorgio Armani
Located in New York, NY
Georgio Armani 'Black Label' Forest-Green versatile silk taffeta with a two-directional zipper, can be worn as a cocktail dress, or an evening coat. Adjustable drawstring hemline can...
GIORGIO ARMANI Size M Navy White Wool Blend Double Breasted Coat
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Francisco, CA
ARMANI JEANS by GIORGIO ARMANI coat in a navy and white wool blend fabric featuring a double breasted style, sleeve stripe details, and button closure.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. ...
1990s Giorgio Armani side slit long coat
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
1990s Giorgio Armani side slit long wool coat This 1990s Giorgio Armani coat features an elegant full-length silhouette crafted from deep navy wool. Designed with a clean zip-front ...
Giorgio Armani Le Collezioni Lavender Evening Coat
By Giorgio Armani Le Collezioni, Giorgio Armani
Located in New Hope, PA
Giorgio Armani has designed a beautiful lavender coat with the cleanest lines and form. The coat is collarless, with bracelet length sleeves, generous pockets concealed in the side s...
Giorgio Armani Perforated Leather Trench Coat
By Giorgio Armani
Located in New Hope, PA
A classic trench coat shape and color is taken to the next design level with supple unlined lambskin perforated with a pattern of very, very tiny perforations. The coat has notched ...
Giorgio Armani Jacket Taupe Leather Hardware Detail 8 / 42
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Giorgio Armani softest, most yummy lamb skin leather. This taupe brown is SO chic and stunning with black. Fantastic texture. Mandarin collar, zipper closure. Dark silver round hardware down each side and on the cuffs. This is the uptown...
GIORGIO ARMANI Chest Size 42 Gray Cotton Blend Double Breasted Sport Coat
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Francisco, CA
GIORGIO ARMANI sport coat comes in a gray textured cotton blend featuring a peak lapel, patch pockets, and a double breasted closure. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. ...
GIORGIO ARMANI Size 8 Black Leather Embossed Rabbit Fur Coat
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Francisco, CA
GIORGIO ARMANI coat comes in a black embossed leather with a rabbit fur lining featuring a large collar, slit pockets, and a double breasted closure. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Own...
Armani Collections Black Bouclé Wool Blend Jacket with Satin Trim
By Giorgio Armani, Armani Collezioni
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite Armani Collezioni jacket is a stunning example of refined Italian craftsmanship. Crafted in a rich black bouclé wool blend (composition: 34% virgin wool, 41% viscose, ...
GIORGIO ARMANI Size 4 Black White Viscose Blend Buttoned Coat
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Francisco, CA
GIORGIO ARMANI coat in a black & white woven viscose blend featuring a wide strap detail and a buttoned closure. Strap could be styled in other ways. Made in Italy. Excellent Pre-Own...
Armani Circa 1990s Bronze Olive Quilted Long Coat
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armani floor-length coat Bronze olive nylon blend Quilted in a chevron pattern Side zippers Bronze snap closures Silk lined Made in Italy
GIORGIO ARMANI Size 10 Black White Viscose Blend Woven Buttoned Coat
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Francisco, CA
GIORGIO ARMANI coat comes in a black & white woven viscose blend featuring two front straps, stand up collar, back strap detail, and a buttoned closure. Made in Italy. New With Tags....
Size: 44 IT / 40 D / 12 GB / 10 USA
A/W 1988-89 Moschino Cheap & Chic Off-White Laurel Design Padded Jacket
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Munich, DE
Early Moschino pieces designed by Franco Moschino himself – often referred to as Italian fashion's "enfant terrible" – within the short period when he launched the House of Moschino ...
2000S ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Silk Brocade Frock Coat Jacket From The Shipwreck Colle
By Alexander McQueen
Located in New York, NY
2000S ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Silk Brocade Frock Coat Jacket From The Shipwreck Collection Irere
Roberto Cavalli c.2016 Mink Fox Sheep Fur Fringed Cropped Bolero Jacket Coat
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli c.2016 Fringed Cropped Mink Fox Sheep Leather Fur Bolero Jacket Coat Size: IT 44 Condition: Excellent
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Red Label S/S 1999 Tweed Wool Tailored Princess Coat Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Red Label S/S 1999 Tweed Wool Tailored Princess Coat Jacket Circa: Spring / Summer 1999 Label(s): Vivienne Westwood Red Label Style: Tailored prince...
1920S Cream & Silver Silk Lamé Real Floral Piano Shawl
Located in New York, NY
Fits Queen sized bed. Silver is slightly tarnished in some areas but overall is in great condition and is rare colors. 1920S Cream & Silver Silk Lamé Real Floral Piano Shawl
UNWORN Chanel Tweed & Sequins CC Logo Button Short Coat Jacket Blazer 42
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful CHANEL tweed coat jacket A true CHANEL signature item that will last you for many years Stunning colors A truly versatile piece, can be worn as blazer, jacket or short coa...
Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous beige and black cotton trompe l'oeil trench coat jacket from Japanese designers Naoki Ichihara, Tadanao Yamashita and Shingo Otsuka for TALK ABOUT ...
Kenneth Cole New Grey Cotton Trench Coat Jacket Sz: Small
By Kenneth Cole
Located in Conroe, TX
Kenneth Cole Coat Brand New w/ Tags Size: Small * Grey Cotton * Zip Front Detail * Tortoise Buttons * Side Slit Pockets at Hip * Belted around the Waist * Beautiful Floral Lining * S...
Vivienne Westwood Plaid Jacket 1990s
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black, grey and tan plaid wool jacket by Vivienne Westwood from her red label collection. It is double breasted with signature orb etched tan colored buttons along the front...
1920's Sequined Flapper Capelet
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare and hard-to-find garment, this fantastic mid 20’s Art-Deco evening cape will go with just about everything ! Made of black tulle and thousands of hand-sewn sparkling silver sequ...
Louis Vuitton Supreme X Leather Bomber Varsity Jacket Monogram Ltd Ed 50 New
By Louis Vuitton, Louis Vuitton Supreme
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic highly coveted and sought after Louis Vuitton Supreme X Very Limited Edition LV Monogram leather bomber jacket. Red fabric around ...
Unworn Fabrice Vintage Sequin + Beaded Flapper Kimono Jacket or Duster
By Fabrice Silhouette, Fabrice
Located in Sparks, NV
Unworn with the original store tags still attached! Vintage sequin and beaded Flapper-inspired jacket with a scalloped edge. Details: Unlined Shoulder Pads Can Easily Be Remov...
2000s Giorgio Armani astrakhan mandarin long coat
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
2000s Giorgio Armani astrakhan mandarin long coat This Giorgio Armani long coat features a distinctive astrakhan-textured surface combined with a refined mandarin collar, creating a...
1990's GIORGIO ARMANI black wool tuxedo coat with satin and cord trim
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Oversized Giorgio Armani wool tuxedo coat dating to the 1990’s. Designed in a long, streamlined shape, the coat features a single-button closure and sleek satin shawl lapels that len...
Vintage Armani Collezioni Black Bouclé Alpaca & Mohair Coat
By Armani Collezioni, Giorgio Armani
Located in Milano, IT
Elevate your wardrobe with this sophisticated black bouclé coat from Armani Collezioni, crafted in Italy in 2003. A perfect example of the brand's mastery in understated elegance, th...
GIORGIO ARMANI Vintage Size L Khaki Cotton Open Front Belted Trenchcoat
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage GIORGIO ARMANI trenchcoat in a khaki cotton woven fabric featuring slip pockets, long sleeves, and open front with belt.Good Pre-Owned Condition. Moderate signs of wear, as i...
Giorgio Armani F/W 2007 Runway Croc Print Patent Leather Fur Lined Coat
By Giorgio Armani
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
Dating to the F/W 2007 runway collection, this impeccably constructed Giorgio Armani coat would have retailed for a fortune originally. Made from patent leather embossed in a croc pr...
L 38.19 in
Giorgio Armani Parka like new
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Giorgio Armani black parka with perforated inserts Zipper, button and waistband closure. Golden of cap, ideal for mid-season. The garment is like new, the inner lining is colored wi...
GIORGIO ARMANI Size 42 Grey Wool Peak Lapel Coat
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Francisco, CA
GIORGIO ARMANI coat in a grey wool fabric featuring a peak lapel, three pockets, and button closure. Made in Italy.New with Tags. Marked: IT 52 Measurements: Shoulder: 18 in...
GIORGIO ARMANI Vintage 100% silk sheer long line coat IT36 XXS
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIORGIO ARMANI Vintage 100% silk sheer long line coat IT36 XXS Reference: TGAS/E00342 Brand: Giorgio Armani Material: Silk Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Button Extra Details: ...
VINTAGE GIORGIO ARMANI Tweed Coat With built in Waistcoat
By Giorgio Armani
Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU
VINTAGE GIORGIO ARMANI Coat in black and white textured tweed. Unique and classic styling. Long line jacket with built in waistcoat and brass buttons. Wool and silk outer, rayon lin...
Navy Giorgio Armani Long Virgin Wool Coat Size US 14
By Giorgio Armani
Located in New York, NY
Navy long ribbed virgin wool coat by Giorgio Armani. Silk peaked lapel and cuffs. Dual button closures at front. 42" bust, 17" shoulder width, 25" sleeve length, 51" length.
GIORGIO ARMANI Size 38 black Wool Single breasted Peacoat
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Francisco, CA
Giorgio Armani black 100% wool single breasted peacoat with flap pockets and nylon lining.Round buttons and clasp beneath collar.Made in Italy.Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 48 ...
GIORGIO ARMANI Size 4 Black White Viscose Blend Woven Buttoned Coat
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Francisco, CA
GIORGIO ARMANI coat comes in a black & white woven viscose blend featuring a wide strap detail and a buttoned closure. Strap could be styled in other ways. Made in Italy. Very Good P...