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 Silver Gunmetal Avant Garde Vintage 90s Silk Blouse Top
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage GIORGIO ARMANI 90s silver and gunmetal Avant Garde sleeveless shirt! Features luxurious silk, with an excellent draped neckline, and asymmetrical ruffle along the f...
Giorgio Armani Navy Blue Sequin and Beaded Sleeveless Top - 42
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Giorgio Armani navy blue, red and clear sequin and beaded top. This beautiful top is in excellent condition. Measurements: length 22" bust 36" waist 38" Size 42
S/S 2004 Giorgio Armani Runway Tiered Off-White Navy Backless Silk Top 42IT
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Giorgio Armani’s Spring/Summer 2004 collection, this tiered silk top combines off-white and navy panels in a striking geometric design. The halter neckline extends into an open ...
S/S 1995 Giorgio Armani Runway Floral Beaded Brown Silk Bustier Top 42IT
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Giorgio Armani bustier top from the Spring/Summer 1995 collection is crafted in chocolate brown silk with tonal floral embroidery and intricate beaded embellishment. The fitted ...
F/W 2000 Giorgio Armani Black Leather Strip Strapless Bustier Crop Top IT42
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This chic Giorgio Armani strapless top from the Fall/Winter 2000 collection is made entirely of strips of black leather, similar to designs seen on the runway. The sultry tube top hu...
Emporio Armani 2010 Black Clam Shell Strapless Bustier in Black Satin & Patent
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Sheffield, GB
A beautiful 2010 Emporio Armani boned bustier corset in a black satin, with decorative pleats and patent textured clam shell folds. The corset features a strapless silhouette with a ...
Vintage Girogio Armani 1990s Ivory One Shoulder 90s Silk Cropped Blouse / Top
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage GIORGIO ARMANI 'Black Label' early 90s ivory / off-white silk one shoulder cropped blouse! Sexy Grecian style, with layers and layers of flowy silk. Intricate pleati...
Blue cotton ruffle shirt ARMANI JEANS New
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue cotton ruffle shirt with button and buttonhole closure on the middle front and cuffs. New with tag SIZE 40 (Eu) 36 (Fr) M
1990s Giorgio Armani Black and Grey Velvet Paisley Blouse
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful and bohemian 1990s Giorgio Armani blouse. Black, grey and blue velvet paisley all over. Loose trumpet shaped sleeves and a-line bodice create ...
Georgio Armani Black Silk Crepe Fully Lined Bustier
By Giorgio Armani
Located in New York, NY
Georgio Armani wonderful elegant black silk crepe bustier is fully lined with an invisible side zipper which measures 11". The front length meas...
Giorgio Armani Sweater size 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Cotton and viscose Black color Button closure Embroidered sleeves Shoulder length / hem cm 46 (18.1 inches) Shoulder width cm 38 (14.9 inches) Original price euro 425
F/W 1999 Giorgio Armani Black Velvet Satin Trim Backless Strap Crop Top 42IT
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a captivating black velvet Giorgio Armani crop top from the Fall/Winter 1999 collection is a luxurious piece. Constructed from soft black velvet, this alluring top feature...
GIORGIO ARMANI cream silk 2018 BIBBED TUXEDO Shirt 40 S
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Giorgio Armani tuxedo shirt in cream crepe silk (100%). Features V-neck with split mock collar and satin bib and cuffs. Closes with contrast black buttons on the front...
GIORGIO ARMANI black viscose FLORAL FIL COUPE Button-Up Shirt 40 S
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Giorgio Armani sheer blouse in black viscose-silk-polyester blend. Features floral embroideries in white and blue, slim-fit, bracelet sleeves and point collar. Brand n...
GIORGIO ARMANI Size 8 Teal Linen 3/4 Sleeves Shirt
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Francisco, CA
Giorgio Armani shirt in a teal linen features a classic notch collar and elegant 3/4 sleeves.Good Pre-Owned Condition. Moderate Marks. Marked: 8 Measurements: Shoulder: 16 i...
Vintage Girogio Armani Ivory Top
By Giorgio Armani
Located in London, GB
A chic and easy to wear top by Giorgio Armani. The top has a round neckline, with a four button opening at the back. The fabric , a silk mix is ribbed and the sleaves are gathered a...
1990S GIORGIO ARMANI Light Blue Cotton Mens LS Shirt
By Giorgio Armani
Located in New York, NY
1990S GIORGIO ARMANI Light Blue Cotton Mens LS Shirt
Emporio Armani S/S 2000 Semitransparent Rouched White Shirt
By Giorgio Armani, EMPORIO ARMANI EA7
Located in Caserta, IT
- Designed by Giorgio Armani - Spring summer 2000 - Semitransparent Ruched White Cardigan - Metal magnet button - Longsleeves - Slim crop fit - Round neckline - Very good condition: ...
GIORGIO ARMANI Size L Blue Woven Linen Collarless Double Zipper Long Sleeve Shirt
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Francisco, CA
GIORGIO ARMANI long sleeve shirt in a blue linen woven fabric featuring a woven pattern, collarless design with V-neck, and double zipper closure. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned C...
GIORGIO ARMANI Size XL Black Jacquard Viscose Blend T-shirt
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Francisco, CA
Giorgio Armani black T-shirt features a sophisticated jacquard pattern with wavy textural lines. Crafted in Italy from a premium viscose blend, it offers a luxurious yet comfortable ...
GIORGIO ARMANI Size M Off White Blue Tan Stripe One Pocket Long Sleeve Shirt
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Francisco, CA
GIORGIO ARMANI long sleeve shirt in an off white woven fabric (feels like cotton) featuring a blue and tan stripe pattern, one pocket, and button closure. Excellent Pre-Owned Conditi...
GIORGIO ARMANI white rolled hem checkered knit pullover top IT52 XL
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIORGIO ARMANI white rolled hem checkered knit pullover top IT52 XL Reference: PRWU/A00197 Brand: Giorgio Armani Material: Fabric Color: White Pattern: Checkered Closure: Pullover Ma...
Emmanuelle Khanh White Silk Blouse Shirt 1980s
By Emmanuelle Kahn
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous white silk organza blouse, shirt, top by Emmanuelle Khanh. It is double breasted with large mother of pearl buttons and a large notched portrait collar. The long, full raglan sleeves have french cuffs with matching mother of pearl cuff links...
BRIONI Size M Orange Blue Stripe Cotton Spread Collar Long Sleeve Shirt
By Brioni
Located in San Francisco, CA
Brioni long-sleeve shirt features a sophisticated orange and blue stripe pattern. Crafted in Italy from premium cotton, this garment offers a classic spread collar style, combining t...
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA Size XL White Purple Blue Stripe Cotton Pointed Collar Long Sleeve Shirt
By Ermenegildo Zegna
Located in San Francisco, CA
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA shirt, a classic stripe print in white, purple, and blue. Expertly crafted in Spain from a soft cotton, this piece perfectly blends timeless elegance with high-qual...
F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Black Silk Tie Crop Top
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci top by Tom Ford from the Fall/Winter 2002 collection is cut in a kimono-inspired, backless silhouette. Crafted in black silk, it features draped fabric extending from each...
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
VALENTINO Boutique A/W 2000 Black Metallic Sequin Knit Scoop Neck Top
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Thiensville, WI
Valentino Boutique Autumn/Winter 2000 black metallic sequin knit scoop neck top designed by Valentino Garavani. Black semi-sheer knit with all over sequin clusters. 3/4 length sleeve...
Beaded fringes and sequin sleeveless top on yellow knit base STEPHEN CHU 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beaded fringes and sequin sleeveless top on yellow knit base ( probably wool) Acetate or rayon lining. Zip closure on the middle back + hook&eye. SIZE S/M
1972 Fall/Winter Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Lurex Wrap Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Worn in the 1972 Saint Laurent Fall/Winter runway show, this beautiful evening blouse is pairs perfectly with a skirt or pants. Made of a sheer shimmery lurex silver fabric with a do...
Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Femme Mesh T-Shirt With Hand Knit Trim Size Medium
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The popularity of vintage Gaultier mesh items is through the roof. The influence and style of the Kardashian and Jenner sisters have made these so desirable they are nearly impossible to come by. This high-end T-shirt was done for the Maille Femme collection...
Comme des Garcons Junya Watanabe Origami Applique Shirt
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous white cotton shirt by Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons. It has a shirt collar, cuffs and closes up the front with mother of pearl buttons. Along the shoulders, upper...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1990 black pleated fan ruffle sheer top S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1990 black pleated fan ruffle sheer top S Reference: CRTI/A00421 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1990 Material: Nylon Color: Bla...
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford White Cotton Tie Front Blouse
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Yves Saint Laurent white creme cotton button tie front blouse designed by Tom Ford era. Size: Medium Bust: 36 inches/ Waist: 32 inches/ blouse lengt...
GIORGIO ARMANI black viscose gather waist crew neck long sleeve body IT38 XS
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIORGIO ARMANI black viscose gather waist crew neck long sleeve body IT38 XS Reference: LNKO/A02310 Brand: Giorgio Armani Material: Viscose Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Snap ...
1990S ARMANI Earth-Tone Dark Tie-Dye Silk Chiffon Blouse
By Giorgio Armani
Located in New York, NY
1990S ARMANI Earth-Tone Dark Tie-Dye Silk Chiffon Blouse
GIORGIO ARMANI Size XL Grey Lavender Houndstooth Cotton Silk Blend Long Sleeve Shirt
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Francisco, CA
Giorgio Armani long sleeve shirt features a refined grey and lavender houndstooth pattern. Crafted in Italy from a premium cotton silk blend, it showcases unique fabric-covered snap ...
2000s Giorgio Armani pleated peplum bustier with snakeskin print
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
2000s Giorgio Armani pleated peplum bustier with snakeskin print This 2000s Giorgio Armani bustier features a pleated construction with a peplum waist and snakeskin-inspired print. ...
GIORGIO ARMANI Size S Beige White Merino Wool Blend Textured Stripe Sleeveless Casual Top
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Francisco, CA
GIORGIO ARMANI casual top in a beige and white merino wool stretch blend knit featuring a textured stripe design, sleeveless style, and crew neck.Good Pre-Owned Condition. Some minor...
GIORGIO ARMANI Size L Navy Blue Contrast Trim Silk Blend Short Sleeve Polo
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Francisco, CA
GIORGIO ARMANI polo in a navy and light blue silk blend fabric featuring a contrasting striped cuff trim, spread collar, and half placket button closure. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-...
S/S 2000 Giorgio Armani Runway Silver Metallic Strapless Bustier Crop Top
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
White version debuted on the season's runway, modeled by Erin O'Connor and appeared in the season's ad campaign on Raquel Zimmermann, captured by Ellen von Unwerth. Approximate meas...
S/S 2000 Giorgio Armani Runway Sheer Embroidered Silk Purple Tank Crop Top
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This sheer purple tank top from Giorgio Armani’s Spring/Summer 2000 runway collection is crafted from delicate embroidered silk. Designed with a subtle cropped cut, the piece feature...
GIORGIO ARMANI Size M Navy White Stripe Cotton One Pocket Long Sleeve Shirt
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Francisco, CA
GIORGIO ARMANI long sleeve shirt in a navy and white cotton woven fabric featuring a stripe pattern, one pocket, and button closure. Made in Italy. Note: the sleeves on this garment ...
L 22.45 in
Giorgio Armani silk shirt
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Giorgio Armani silk shirt with black stripe print and lace inserts along the edges Elegant and lightweight, size indicated 44 small fit. Very good condition Measures: Spalle 42cm Sl...
S/S 1991 Giorgio Armani Runway Folded Corset Boned Strapless Yellow Silk Top
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Spring/Summer 1991 collection, this chic mustard silk Giorgio Armani strapless crop top features a sweetheart neckline with a twisted effect at the bust. This versatile vint...
1990s Giorgio Armani Sheer Black Knit Cashmere Sweater Short Sleeve Top
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the 1990s, this fabulous navy blue knit Giorgio Armani short sleeve shirt semi-sheer top is entirely constructed of knit cashmere. The upper part of the top is snugly woven to c...