Armani

Armani and his partner, architect Sergio Galeotti, founded Giorgio Armani SpA in 1975, reportedly on money from the sale of Armani's Volkswagen.{{Cite news |last=Menkes |first=Suzy |last2=Tribune |first2=International Herald |date=2002-04-09 |title=MILAN FASHION : Giorgio Armani:'I did it my way' |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/09/style/IHT-milan-fashion-giorgio-armanii-did-it-my-way.html |access-date=2025-05-06 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}

Armani signed 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.{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=W. W. D. |date=2001-05-03 |title=ARMANI TO LAUNCH BID FOR SIMINT SPA BUYOUT |url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/article-1183244/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}} By 1993, the Armani name was represented by 23 licensees and two large joint ventures in Japan.{{Cite news |last=Witchel |first=Alex |date=1993-02-07 |title=Armani Disarmed |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1993/02/07/style/armani-disarmed.html |access-date=2025-05-06 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}

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 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 the company's headquarters.{{Cite news |last=Menkes |first=Suzy |date=2008-02-17 |title=Milan's fashion houses are moving into high-tech homes |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/17/style/17iht-rbuild.1.10117937.html |access-date=2025-05-06 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}

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).{{Cite web |last=Zargani |first=Luisa |date=2007-07-12 |title=Armani’s Vision to Tower Over Tokyo |url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/armani-s-vision-to-tower-over-tokyo-490306/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}

In 2002, Armani announced a new joint venture with the shoe manufacturer I Guardi, as part of a strategy of bringing manufacturing under its control.Suzy Menkes (9 April 2002), [https://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/09/style/IHT-milan-fashion-giorgio-armanii-did-it-my-way.html Giorgio Armani:'I did it my way'] International Herald Tribune. Beginning in 2007, the company teamed up with Samsung to develop a line of high-end electronic goods.{{Cite news |title=Armani to launch mobile phone with Samsung |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-armani-samsung-idUSL2310030720070923 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231009123503/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-armani-samsung-idUSL2310030720070923 |archive-date=2023-10-09 |access-date=2025-05-06 |work=U.S. |language=en-US}}Stacy Meichtry (September 24, 2007), [https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB119055137718936501 Armani Links With Samsung For Electronics Line] Wall Street Journal.{{Cite news |date=October 9, 2009 |title=Giorgio Armani extends designer touch to new mobile |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-armani-phone-net-idUSTRE5982VY20091009 |work=reuters.com}}

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.{{Cite news |date=November 7, 2007 |title=Armani slams funds, warms to L'Oreal, Nivea maker |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-30371420071107 |work=reuters.com}} In 2016, he confirmed he had established the Giorgio Armani Foundation{{Cite news |last=Ball |first=Deborah |date=2016-08-01 |title=Giorgio Armani Lays Groundwork for Future of His Fashion House |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/giorgio-armani-announces-foundation-to-protect-his-house-1470068542 |access-date=2025-05-06 |work=Wall Street Journal |language=en-US |issn=0099-9660}} 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."{{Cite web |last=Zargani |first=Luisa |date=2012-05-14 |title=Giorgio Armani Creating a Foundation? |url=https://wwd.com/business-news/media/planning-ahead-5905928/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Zargani |first=Luisa |date=2016-07-29 |title=Giorgio Armani Sets Up Foundation to Own His Company |url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/designer-luxury/giorgio-armani-foundation-10498616/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}} As part of his succession plan, the foundation will own an undisclosed stake in the company, with the rest going to his family.{{Cite news |last=Borrelli |first=Silvia Sciorilli |date=2023-09-07 |title=At 89, Giorgio Armani is still running the show |url=https://www.ft.com/content/93d43764-73b7-4a06-a501-4a2a5ffe056c |access-date=2025-05-06 |work=Financial Times}} By 2017, the company was seen as a prime candidate for a stock market listing.Giulia Segreti (January 14, 2017), [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-armani-results-idUSKBN14Y0FP Giorgio Armani 2016 net revenues down 5 percent, 2017 still 'complicated'] Reuters. In 2021, Giorgio Armani ruled out merging with either LVMH or KeringValentina Za (April 7, 2021), [https://www.reuters.com/business/giorgio-armani-could-consider-an-italian-partner-magazine-2021-04-07/ Giorgio Armani could consider an Italian partner - magazine] Reuters. and reportedly also ruled out an offer by Stellantis to acquire a minority stake.Pamela Barbaglia, Gwénaëlle Barzic, Silvia Aloisi and Sarah White (July 16, 2021), [https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/exclusive-agnelli-heir-held-armani-tie-up-talks-build-luxury-empire-sources-2021-07-16/ EXCLUSIVE: Agnelli heir held Armani tie-up talks to build luxury empire - sources] Reuters.

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.{{Cite news |date=January 4, 2022 |title=Armani to cancel January men's, haute couture shows due to COVID-19 surge |url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/armani-cancel-january-mens-haute-couture-shows-due-covid-19-surge-2022-01-04/ |work=reuters.com}} By March 2020, all of its Italian production plants started producing single-use medical overalls.{{Cite news |title=Italy's Armani converts fashion sites to produce medical overalls |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-italy-armani-idUSKBN21D2X1 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231009123234/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-italy-armani-idUSKBN21D2X1 |archive-date=2023-10-09 |access-date=2025-05-06 |work=reuters.com |language=en-US}}

In 2021, luxury yacht maker The Italian Sea Group announced that Giorgio Armani SpA would invest in the company's IPO at the Italian Bourse.{{Cite news |date=May 17, 2021 |title=Luxury yacht maker Italian Sea Group secures Armani's backing in IPO |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/the-italian-sea-group-ipo-idUSL5N2N41S1/ |work=reuters.com}}

Despite promising to suspend investments in Russia, Giorgio Armani continues to operate in the country amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. While the brand held a silent Milan Fashion Week show in February 2022 as a "sign of respect" for Ukraine, it has not reduced its activities or signaled plans to exit the Russian market.{{Cite web |title=How Luxury Brands Responded to the Russian Ukraine War |url=https://www.cxg.com/insight/how-luxury-brands-responded-to-the-russian-ukraine-war/ |access-date=2024-12-26 |website=CXG |language=en-US}} This ongoing presence has drawn criticism as international sanctions target Russia for its aggression and the killing of civilians in Ukraine. Giorgio Armani is among several European companies that remain operational in Russia, sparking questions about their ethical and corporate responsibilities during the conflict.{{Cite web |date=2023-01-20 |title=More than 550 firms still do business in Russia. Many are from the EU |url=https://www.euronews.com/business/2023/01/20/more-than-550-global-companies-are-still-doing-business-in-russia-many-are-european |access-date=2024-12-26 |website=euronews |language=en}}{{Cite web |last= |date=2022-06-23 |title=Who leaves, who stays and who sells in Russia under sanctions |url=https://www.laconceria.it/en/news/who-leaves-who-stays-and-who-sells-in-russia-under-sanctions/ |access-date=2024-12-26 |website=LaConceria {{!}} Il portale dell'area pelle |language=en-US}}

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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, speciality clothiers and selects high-end department stores. The logo is a curved "G" completing a curved "A", forming a circle.

In 2001, Armani created a joint venture with Vestimenta for the production of the men's and women's Borgonuovo line.Luisa Zargani (7 May 2001), [https://wwd.com/feature/article-1186832-1719886/ Armani expands in Japan] Women's Wear Daily.

Giorgio Armani worked with Albert Wolsky for Duplicity (2009),{{Cite web |last=Hibberd |first=Manon Garrigues translated by Grace Long and Ellie |date=2015-08-11 |title=Giorgio Armani's Designs for Cinema |url=https://www.vogue.fr/fashion/fashion-inspiration/diaporama/giorgio-armanis-designs-for-cinema/21974 |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=Vogue France |language=fr-FR}} with Lindy Hemming on the costumes for the cast of both The Dark Knight (2008) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012),{{Cite web |last=Martens |first=Cynthia |date=2012-07-18 |title=Giorgio Armani to Dress Batman |url=https://wwd.com/feature/holy-wardrobe-armani-dressing-batman-6091401-584497/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}} with April Ferry for Elysium (2013){{Cite web |last=Hibberd |first=Manon Garrigues translated by Grace Long and Ellie |date=2015-08-11 |title=Giorgio Armani's Designs for Cinema |url=https://www.vogue.fr/fashion/fashion-inspiration/diaporama/giorgio-armanis-designs-for-cinema/21974 |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=Vogue France |language=fr-FR}} and with Sandy Powell for The Wolf of Wall Street (2013).{{Cite web |last=Zargani |first=Luisa |date=2013-12-05 |title=Giorgio Armani and ‘The Wolf’ |url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/designer-luxury/giorgio-armani-and-the-wolf-7300556/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}} 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),{{Cite web |last=Hibberd |first=Manon Garrigues translated by Grace Long and Ellie |date=2015-08-11 |title=Giorgio Armani's Designs for Cinema |url=https://www.vogue.fr/fashion/fashion-inspiration/diaporama/giorgio-armanis-designs-for-cinema/21974 |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=Vogue France |language=fr-FR}} Hanna (2011),{{Cite web |last=Flans |first=Lindsay |date=2011-04-11 |title=Giorgio Armani Creates Costumes for ‘Hanna’ Star Cate Blanchett |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/style/giorgio-armani-creates-costumes-hanna-176623/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}} Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011), A Most Violent Year (2014)Manon Garrigues (11 August 2015), [https://www.vogue.fr/fashion/fashion-inspiration/diaporama/giorgio-armanis-designs-for-cinema/21974 Inspiration: Giorgio Armani's Designs for Cinema] Vogue France. and The Young Pope (2016).{{Cite web |last=Tietjen |first=Alexa |date=2017-01-18 |title=‘The Young Pope’ Costume Designer Reveals the Story Behind Jude Law’s Red Shoes |url=https://wwd.com/feature/the-young-pope-costume-designer-talks-jude-laws-red-shoes-armani-10754451/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}

In 2016, Giorgio Armani stopped using animal fur in all of its collections, citing the availability of "valid alternatives at our disposition that render the use of cruel practices unnecessary as regards animals."{{Cite web |date=2016-03-24 |title=Giorgio Armani Announces Future Collections Will Be Fur-Free, Citing Tech Advances Offer Other Options. |url=https://thefashionplatemag.com/2016/03/24/giorgio-armani-announces-future-collections-will-be-fur-free-citing-tech-advances-offer-other-options/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=The Fashion Plate Magazine |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Batista |first=Adriano |date=2016-03-23 |title=Giorgio Armani Goes Fur-Free! |url=https://fuckingyoung.es/giorgio-armani-goes-fur-free/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=Fucking Young! |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last=Feitelberg |first=Rosemary |date=2016-03-22 |title=The Armani Group Pledges to Go Fur-Free Across All Labels |url=https://wwd.com/feature/the-armani-group-pledges-to-go-fur-free-across-all-labels-10395264/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}

For its campaigns, the brand has worked with photographers including Sølve Sundsbø (2015),Alessandra Turra (30 June 2015), [https://wwd.com/feature/armani-new-normal-ads-10172778/ Giorgio Armani Unveils New Normal Ads Campaign] Women's Wear Daily. Peter Lindbergh (2017)Alessandra Turra (1 July 2016), [https://wwd.com/feature/giorgio-armani-new-normal-fall-ads-10476794/ Giorgio Armani Unveils New Normal Fall Ads] Women's Wear Daily. and Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott (2019).Luisa Zargani (6 June 2019), [https://wwd.com/feature/giorgio-armani-taps-kate-moss-for-fall-ad-campaign-1203151518/ Giorgio Armani Taps Kate Moss for Fall Ad Campaign] Women's Wear Daily.

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Established in 1979,{{Cite news |last=Tribune |first=International Herald |date=2002-04-09 |title=. . . back to the beginning : Giorgio Armani:'I did it my way' |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/09/style/IHT--back-to-the-beginning-giorgio-armanii-did-it-my-way.html |access-date=2025-05-06 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}} Armani Collezioni (known as Giorgio Armani Le Collezioni for women and Mani for men before 2000){{Cite web |last=Staff |first=W. W. D. |date=2000-02-09 |title=THE NAME GAME |url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/article-1203658/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}} 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 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 a restructuring in 2017, Armani Collezioni – alongside Armani Jeans – was folded into Emporio Armani.{{Cite news |last=Sanderson |first=Rachel |date=2017-07-25 |title=Giorgio Armani rationalises brands as revenues fall |url=https://www.ft.com/content/ae3c35c4-707b-11e7-aca6-c6bd07df1a3c |access-date=2025-05-06 |work=Financial Times}}

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Previously labeled Giorgio Armani Atelier, Armani Privé is the label for the designer’s made-to-order pieces.{{Cite web |last=Ilari |first=Alessandra |date=2004-12-13 |title=Armani’s Latest Gem |url=https://wwd.com/feature/armani-s-latest-gem-590061-1948016/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}} Under the Privé label, the brand offers a couture collection, fragrances and jewelry.{{Cite web |last=Ilari |first=Alessandra |date=2004-12-13 |title=Armani’s Latest Gem |url=https://wwd.com/feature/armani-s-latest-gem-590061-1948016/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}

In 1980, Armani partnered with L'Oreal on a licensing agreement for the production and distribution of fragrances, cosmetics and beauty products in 1980{{Cite news |title=L'Oreal in talks to take Armani stake: report |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-loreal-armani-idUSL0166774620080301 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231009123137/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-loreal-armani-idUSL0166774620080301 |archive-date=2023-10-09 |access-date=2025-05-06 |work=U.S. |language=en-US}} It launched its first women's fragrance in 1982 and its first men's fragrance in 1984.

Over the years, cosmetics campaigns featured Beyoncé (2008),{{Cite web |last=Phelps |first=Nicole |date=2008-09-21 |title=Emporio Armani Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear Collection |url=https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2009-ready-to-wear/emporio-armani |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=Vogue |language=en-US}} Kasia Smutniak (2009),{{Cite news |date=June 17, 2009 |title=Giorgio Armani to unveil new women's fragrance |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-armani-perfume-idUSTRE55G28X20090617/ |work=Reuters}} Megan Fox (2010),{{Cite web |last=Naughton |first=Julie |date=2010-08-04 |title=Megan Fox Named Face of Giorgio Armani Cosmetics |url=https://wwd.com/feature/megan-fox-named-face-of-giorgio-armani-cosmetics-3203182-1289280/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}} Cate Blanchett (2013),{{Cite news |date=2015-06-09 |title=Brands |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/brands/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |work=The Telegraph |language=en-GB |issn=0307-1235}} Valentina Sampaio (2021),{{Cite web |last=Salibian |first=Sandra |date=2021-11-03 |title=Valentina Sampaio Named New Face of Armani Beauty |url=https://wwd.com/feature/valentina-sampaio-new-face-armani-beauty-1234988247/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}} Tessa Thompson (2022),{{Cite web |last=Weil |first=Jennifer |date=2022-01-21 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Tessa Thompson Is Armani Beauty’s Newest Face |url=https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/tessa-thompson-armani-beauty-1235043628/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}} Regé-Jean Page (2022),{{Cite web |last=Weil |first=Jennifer |date=2022-06-20 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Regé-Jean Page Is Fronting Armani Code |url=https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/exclusive-rege-jean-page-face-armani-code-1235216328/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}} Sydney Sweeney (2023){{Cite web |date=2023-01-04 |title=How to Smell Exactly Like Sydney Sweeney |url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/a42395551/sydney-sweeney-giorgio-armani-my-way-perfume-fragrance-interview/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=Harper's BAZAAR |language=en-US}} and Aaron Taylor-Johnson (2024).{{Cite web |last=Weil |first=Jennifer |date=2024-01-31 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Aaron Taylor-Johnson Dives Deep for Armani’s Acqua di Giò Campaign |url=https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/aaron-taylor-johnson-armani-acqua-di-gio-1236158858/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}

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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 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.{{Cite web |title=Armani.com - Official Website {{!}} Armani |url=https://www.armani.com/en-us/ |access-date=2025-05-07 |website=armani-production |language=en}}

Over the years, Emporio Armani underwear campaigns featured David Beckham (2008–2010),{{cite news |url=http://www.underwearexpert.com/2012/02/david-beckham-emporio-armani-then-hm-now/ |title=David Beckham: Emporio Armani (then), H&M (now) |author=Schmittler, Danny |date=2 February 2012 |work=The Underwear Expert |access-date=13 July 2013 |archive-date=February 16, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150216020249/http://www.underwearexpert.com/2012/02/david-beckham-emporio-armani-then-hm-now/ |url-status=dead }} Victoria Beckham (2009),{{cite news |url=http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG5722930/The-Beckhams-Strip-Off-Again-for-Giorgio-Armani.html |title=The Beckhams strip off again for Giorgio Armani |author=Alexander, Hilary |date=2 July 2009 |work=Telegraph.co.uk Fashion |access-date=13 July 2013}} Cristiano Ronaldo (2010), Megan Fox (2010), Rihanna (2011), Rafael Nadal (2011){{cite web | url=http://icydk.com/2011/10/03/rihanna-replaces-megan-fox-as-armani-spokeswoman/ | title=Rihanna Replaces Megan Fox as Face of Emporio Armani Underwear | access-date=2013-02-13 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015105830/http://icydk.com/2011/10/03/rihanna-replaces-megan-fox-as-armani-spokeswoman/ | archive-date=2013-10-15 | url-status=dead }} and Calvin Harris (2015).{{Cite news |last=Heyman |first=Stephen |date=2015-09-09 |title=An Unprecedented Success for Electronic Dance Music and Its D.J.s |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/10/arts/international/an-unprecedented-success-for-electronic-dance-music-and-its-djs.html |access-date=2025-05-06 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}} The brand's watch ad campaign has featured Shawn Mendes (2019), among others.{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8500503/shawn-mendes-armani-watch-ad-video-photos|title=Shawn Mendes Shares Steamy Ad for Armani Watches: Watch|publisher=Billboard|first=Glenn|last=Rowley|date=28 February 2019|access-date=28 February 2019}} For its campaigns, the brand has worked with photographers including Alasdair McLellan (2012)Luisa Zargani (6 June 2012), [https://wwd.com/feature/tokyo-tour-5945239-623888/ Emporio Armani Ad Campaign Unveiled] Women's Wear Daily. and Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. In 2013, Emporio Armani partnered with 21st Century Fox on the costumes for the cast of The Counselor.{{Cite web |last=Martens |first=Cynthia |date=2013-10-02 |title=Giorgio Armani Signs On for ‘The Counselor’ |url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/armanis-new-deal-7206319/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}

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 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.

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Established in 1981, Armani Jeans was a full casual sportswear collection.{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=W. W. D. |date=1998-02-11 |title=ARMANI STORES FOR JEANS LINE TO START IN FALL |url=https://wwd.com/feature/article-1092677-1804276/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Zargani |first=Luisa |date=2006-11-16 |title=Denim Dish: Armani Jeans: 25 and More |url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/denim-dish-armani-jeans-25-more-516581/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}} From 1997 on, the brand started to operate standalone stores.{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=W. W. D. |date=1997-03-27 |title=ARMANI JEANS OPENS IN ROME |url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/article-1108934/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}

As part of a restructuring in 2017, Armani Jeans – alongside Armani Collezioni – was folded into Emporio Armani.

In 1987, Giorgio Armani Occhiali was established. In 1988, the company entered into a licensing agreement with Luxottica for eyewear.{{Cite news |last=Tribune |first=International Herald |date=2002-04-09 |title=. . . back to the beginning : Giorgio Armani:'I did it my way' |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/09/style/IHT--back-to-the-beginning-giorgio-armanii-did-it-my-way.html |access-date=2025-05-06 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}} From 2003 until 2012, Safilo Group held the exclusive license for Armani-branded eyewear before losing it again to Luxottica{{Cite news |title=Luxottica to take over Armani licence from Safilo |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/luxottica-armani/luxottica-to-take-over-armani-licence-from-safilo-idUSL5E7MG30C20111116 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231009122917/https://www.reuters.com/article/luxottica-armani/luxottica-to-take-over-armani-licence-from-safilo-idUSL5E7MG30C20111116 |archive-date=2023-10-09 |access-date=2025-05-06 |work=reuters.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=Ciancio |first=Antonella |title=Safilo stock recovers from Armani contract loss |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-safilo-armani-idUKTRE7AF1KU20111116 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231009123122/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-safilo-armani-idUKTRE7AF1KU20111116 |archive-date=2023-10-09 |access-date=2025-05-06 |work=U.S. |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Zargani |first=Luisa |date=2011-11-16 |title=Armani License Moves to Luxottica |url=https://wwd.com/feature/safilo-to-lose-armani-eyewear-license-5372945-769878/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}} until 2037.{{Cite news |title=In new era, Ray-Ban owner extends partnership with Armani |url=https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/new-era-ray-ban-owner-extends-partnership-with-armani-2022-09-14/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231009123205/https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/new-era-ray-ban-owner-extends-partnership-with-armani-2022-09-14/ |archive-date=2023-10-09 |access-date=2025-05-06 |work=Reuters |language=en-US}} 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 the late 1980s.{{Cite news |last=Hass |first=Nancy |date=2021-05-14 |title=Giorgio Armani’s Perfect Wire-Rimmed Glasses |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/14/t-magazine/giorgio-armani-icon-glasses.html |access-date=2025-05-06 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}

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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 was a pioneer in online communication and retailing, launching its armaniexchange.com site in 1995 and adding online sales in 1997.{{Cite web |last=Zargani |first=Luisa |date=2017-07-17 |title=Cara Delevingne Fronts A{{!}}X Armani Exchange Fall Campaign |url=https://wwd.com/business-news/media/cara-delevingne-ax-armani-exchange-fall-ads-10947594/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}

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 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.{{Cite web |last=Hirshlag |first=Jennifer |date=2006-11-13 |title=A{{!}}X Armani Plans to Grow |url=https://wwd.com/feature/a-x-armani-plans-to-grow-516976-2014192/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}

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 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.{{Cite web |last=Seckler |first=Valerie |date=2008-10-21 |title=Armani Exchange Redesigns Logo |url=https://wwd.com/business-news/marketing-promotion/ax-armani-redesigns-logo-1839493/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}} As part of a relaunch and repositioning plan initiated in 2014, the collection was gradually introduced in Europe, too.{{Cite web |last=Zargani |first=Luisa |date=2018-08-02 |title=Giorgio Armani 2017 Profits Dented by Restructuring, Sees Growth in 2020 |url=https://wwd.com/feature/giorgio-armani-2017-profits-dented-by-restructuring-sees-growth-in-1202768909/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}

Over the years, A|X Armani Exchange campaigns featured Cara Delevingne (2017), Martin Garrix (2017) and Li Yifeng (2017).

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Armani designs products for babies, toddlers, and teenagers under the labels Armani Junior (ages five to 14) and Armani Baby (for children up to the age of four).{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=W. W. D. |date=2006-06-30 |title=In Brief: Armani License |url=https://wwd.com/feature/in-brief-armani-license-530835-2001653/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}} The Armani Junior brand was introduced in 1979.{{cite web|url=http://www.bunte.de/meldungen/quvenzhane-wallis-star-der-ersten-armani-junior-kampagne-87080.html|title=Quvenzhané Wallis: Star der ersten Armani Junior-Kampagne|date=May 23, 2014 |publisher=Bunte.de|language=de|access-date=30 January 2016}} The junior line consists of baby clothing, accessories, T-shirts, pullovers, suits, shoes, hats, shirts, belts, bags, and underwear.{{cite web|url=http://www.armani.com/armanijunior|title=Armani Junior|publisher=Armani|access-date=30 January 2016|archive-date=5 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140505042315/http://www.armani.com/armanijunior/|url-status=dead}} In 2006, Giorgio Armani signed a licensing agreement with Mirella Srl for the production and distribution of the two lines’ footwear.{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=W. W. D. |date=2006-06-30 |title=In Brief: Armani License |url=https://wwd.com/feature/in-brief-armani-license-530835-2001653/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}

Armani Junior has 167 independent boutiques around 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.{{cite web|url=http://storelocator.armani.com|title=Store Locator Armani|publisher=Armani Group|access-date=2 February 2016}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/quvenzhane-wallis-named-face-armani-706440|title=Quvenzhane Wallis named the new face of Armani|date=May 22, 2014 |publisher=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=30 January 2016}}

In May 2014, actress Quvenzhané Wallis was named the face of Armani Junior.{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/544434/quvenzhane-wallis-named-face-of-armani-junior-see-her-cute-new-ad|title=Quvenzhané Wallis Named Face of Armani Junior|date=May 22, 2014 |publisher=EOnline!|access-date=30 January 2016}}

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.{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=W. W. D. |date=1995-02-17 |title=Armani Breaks into Activewear with Ski Line |url=https://wwd.com/feature/article-1146501-1754293/ |access-date=2025-05-07 |website=WWD |language=en-US}} It was re-launched in 2022.{{Cite web |last=Socha |first=Miles |date=2023-01-16 |title=Giorgio Armani Men’s Fall 2023 |url=https://wwd.com/runway/mens-fall-2023/milan/giorgio-armani/review/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}

Giorgio Armani Orologi was established in 1997. In 2014, the company entered into a licensing agreement with Fossil for watches and jewelry.{{Cite press release |last= |first= |date=2014-08-12 |title=Fossil Group, Inc. and Giorgio Armani S.p.A. Extend Partnership With Ten Year Global Licensing Agreement for Timepieces |url=https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/08/12/658111/7982/en/Fossil-Group-Inc-and-Giorgio-Armani-S-p-A-Extend-Partnership-With-Ten-Year-Global-Licensing-Agreement-for-Timepieces.html |access-date=2022-09-03 |website=GlobeNewswire News Room |language=en}} In 2021, Giorgio Armani launched a namesake fine watches collection in collaboration with Swiss watchmaker Parmigiani Fleurier, the first such project for the designer.{{Cite web |last=Zargani |first=Luisa |date=2020-12-14 |title=Giorgio Armani, Parmigiani Fleurier Collaborate on Fine Watches Collection |url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/giorgio-armani-parmigiani-fleurier-fine-watches-collection-1234677831/ |access-date=2025-05-07 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}

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The Armani label also consists of a furniture and home collection called Armani/Casa.{{cite web|url=http://www.veranda.com/home-decorators/g962/armani-casa-furniture-home-decor/?slide=9|title=Giorgio Armani's New Home Collection|date=June 12, 2009 |publisher=Veranda|access-date=30 January 2016}} While the Italian word "casa" usually means "house", its usage here instead means "at home".{{cite web|url=http://www.architonic.com/de/pmpro/armani-casa/3101236/2/2/1|title=Armani/Casa Wohnmöbel|publisher=Architonic|language=de|access-date=30 January 2016}} Giorgio Armani launched his interior design collection in 2000 with a flagship store opening in Milan, Italy 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 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.{{cite web|url=http://luxus.welt.de/fashion/klassiker/giorgio-armani|title=Schöner wohnen mit Armani|publisher=Luxus Welt|language=de|access-date=30 January 2016}}

Armani collaborates with Rubelli and the Molteni Group to build the home collection.{{cite web|url=http://www.rubelli.com/INTERnet/sito_v5/en/collections/armani-casa|title=Armani/Casa and Rubelli|publisher=Rubelli|access-date=30 January 2016}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/giorgio-armani-home-furnishing-designs-article|title=Giorgio Armani's Latest Home Collections|date=March 2012 |publisher=Architectural Digest|access-date=30 January 2016}} Armani/Roca is a partnership with Roca, which provides Giorgio Armani with bathroom furniture and accessories.{{cite web|url=http://www.armaniroca.com|title=Armani/Roca|publisher=Armani/Roca|access-date=30 January 2016}} The sub-label consisting of variegated products{{cite web|url=http://www.armanicasa.com/catalog/limited-edition|title=Limited Edition Armani/Casa|publisher=Armani/Casa|access-date=30 January 2016}} is sold in 183 independent Armani stores as well as selected retailers throughout the world.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBrH_CAYwJQ| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140423181503/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBrH_CAYwJQ| archive-date=2014-04-23 | url-status=dead|title=Giorgio Armani's Influence on Hollywood|publisher=Behind the Label|access-date=30 January 2016}}

Armani/Casa is used in the Armani hotels,{{cite web|url=http://www.armanihotels.com/en/index.html|title=Armani Hotels & Resorts|publisher=Armani/Hotels|access-date=30 January 2016}} equipped John Mayers New York City apartment{{cite web|url=http://www.elledecor.com/celebrity-style/celebrity-homes/g160/at-home-john-mayer-59242/?slide=2|title=John Mayer Apartment Home|date=March 2010 |publisher=Elle Decor|access-date=30 January 2016}} and decorated the scenes for the 2013 film Paranoia.{{cite web|url=http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/news/fashion/2013/08/02/giorgio-armani-casa-designs-paranoia-film-set|title=Giorgio Armani Casa designs film set for Paranoia movie|publisher=Glamour Magazine|access-date=1 February 2016|archive-date=2 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202053906/http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/news/fashion/2013/08/02/giorgio-armani-casa-designs-paranoia-film-set|url-status=dead}}

As part of a restructuring in 2017, Armani Casa – alongside Giorgio Armani Privé – was folded into Giorgio Armani.

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Confectionery is also under the Armani name.{{cite web|url=http://www.armanidolci.com/|title=Armani / Dolci|website=www.armanidolci.com|access-date=7 August 2017}}{{cite web|first=Florence|last=Fabricant|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/08/dining/08arma.html?_r=0|title=Chocolate Shop Opens in Armani Store – The New York Times|work=The New York Times|date=7 April 2009|access-date=2 February 2016}} The brand was established in 2002.{{cite web|url=https://www.handelsblatt.com/archiv/armani-dolci-armani-verkauft-markenpralinen/2195610.html|title="Armani Dolci": Armani verkauft Markenpralinen|work=Handelsblatt|publisher=handelsblatt.com|language=de|date=9 September 2002|access-date=2 February 2016}} For the creations and collections, Armani collaborates with the Italian chocolate manufacturer Guido Gobino.{{cite web|first=Jessica|last=Bumpus|url=http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2010/07/09/armani-group-signs-licensing-agreement-with--venchi|title=The Armani Group signs licensing deal with Venchi for Armani/Dolci (Vogue.co.uk)|work=Vogue Magazine United Kingdom|publisher=vogue.co.uk|date=9 July 2010|access-date=2 February 2016}}

Armani/Dolci sells chocolates, jams, honey, tea, shortbread biscuits, sugar and pralines.{{cite web|url=http://www.armanidolci.com/en/products.htm|title=Products|work=Armani/Dolci|publisher=Armani Group|access-date=2 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409212421/http://armanidolci.com/en/products.htm|archive-date=9 April 2016|url-status=dead}} The brand is mostly part of other Armani stores but has an independent boutique in Taichung, Taiwan.{{cite web|url=http://www.armanidolci.com/en/pg/store-locator.htm|title=Store Locator|work=Armani/Dolci|publisher=Armani Group|access-date=2 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826120909/http://www.armanidolci.com/en/pg/store-locator.htm|archive-date=26 August 2014|url-status=dead}} In total, 152 stores sell Armani/Dolci products.

Over the years, Armani created various limited Armani/Dolci products to celebrate special occasions.{{cite web|url=http://olschis-world.de/chocolate/mode-und-schokolade-armanidolci-special-edition|title=Mode und Schokolade – Armani/Dolci Special Edition – olschis-world|work=Olschis World|publisher=olschis-world.de|language=de|date=23 September 2015|access-date=2 February 2016}} For example, Armani designed chocolate Easter eggs,{{cite web|url=http://luxurylaunches.com/other_stuff/giorgio_armanis_armani_dolci_chocolate_easter_eggs_to_add_sheen_to_your_celebrations.php|title=Giorgio Armani's Armani Dolci chocolate Easter eggs to add sheen to your celebrations|work=Luxury Launches|publisher=luxurylaunches.com|date=5 April 2010|access-date=2 February 2016|archive-date=26 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160626231338/http://luxurylaunches.com/other_stuff/giorgio_armanis_armani_dolci_chocolate_easter_eggs_to_add_sheen_to_your_celebrations.php|url-status=dead}} heart-shaped boxes with red, pink and lilac chocolate truffles for Valentine's Day,{{cite web|first=Hannah|last=Newbery|url=http://vorkoster.luxus.welt.de/2014/02/14/994|title=Süßes von Armani/Dolci|work=Gourmet Blog|publisher=Vorkosterin|language=de|date=14 February 2014|access-date=2 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150914165721/http://vorkoster.luxus.welt.de/2014/02/14/994/|archive-date=14 September 2015|url-status=dead}} as well as a Ramadan collection for the Muslim holiday{{cite web|url=http://www.zoemagazine.net/52094-armani-dolci-ramadan-2015/#.VrCXmPnhCM8|title=Armani Dolci Ramadan 2015 – ZoeMagazine.net|work=Zoe Magazine|publisher=zoemagazine.net|date=14 March 2015|access-date=2 February 2016}} featuring refined colors of Islamic art and no alcohol.{{cite web|first=Alex|last=Carter|url=http://pursuitist.com/armani-dolcis-ramadan-chocolates|title=Armani Dolci's Ramadan Chocolates – Pursuitist|work=Pursuitist|date=July 6, 2013 |publisher=Pursuitist Luxury Blog|access-date=2 February 2016}} In addition, Armani/Dolci sells special delicate collections for Christmas{{cite web|first=Talar|last=Bilemjian|url=http://www.buro247.me/lifestyle/buro-loves/armani-dolce-2014-cakes.html|title=Armani/Dolci unveils its luxurious 2014 holiday treats | Buro 24/7|work=Büro 24/7|publisher=buro247.me|date=13 October 2014|access-date=2 February 2016|archive-date=October 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161004231700/http://www.buro247.me/lifestyle/buro-loves/armani-dolce-2014-cakes.html|url-status=dead}} and its significant anniversaries.{{cite web|first=Daniel|last=Sandison|url=http://hypebeast.com/2015/9/armani-release-40th-anniversary-chocolate-set|title=Armani 40th Anniversary Chocolate Set|work=Hypebeast|publisher=Media Lab Limited|date=17 September 2015|access-date=2 February 2016}}

The Armani/Dolci brand{{Cite web|url=https://www.armanidolci.com/|title=Home page IT|website=www.armanidolci.com}} is well received by both critics and the public.{{cite web|first=Rosario|last=Scelsi|url=http://www.deluxeblog.it/post/253112/giorgio-armani-40-anni-del-gruppo-con-le-delizie-armani-dolci|title=Giorgio Armani: 40 anni del gruppo con le delizie Armani Dolci|work=Deluxe Blog|publisher=Blogo Italy|language=it|date=12 September 2015|access-date=2 February 2016|archive-date=February 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203030915/http://www.deluxeblog.it/post/253112/giorgio-armani-40-anni-del-gruppo-con-le-delizie-armani-dolci|url-status=dead}}

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The Giorgio Armani label also has a florist under its name, called Armani/Fiori.{{cite web|url=http://www.ganz-muenchen.de/gastro/restaurants/italienisch/emporio_armani_caffe/ambiente.html|title=Emporio Armani Caffé München in den Fünf Höfen. Gehobene, leichte italienische Küche zu fairen Preisen. Jetzt auch mit Terrasse|publisher=Ganz München|language=de|access-date=5 February 2016}} The exclusive floral service has been active since 2000 in major independent flower boutiques and other Armani stores around the world.{{cite web|url=http://www.fashioninstallation.com/2012/07/armanifiori.html|title=Armani/Fiori|work=Fashion Installation|date=July 2007|publisher=Hackaday|access-date=5 February 2016|archive-date=July 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160714043346/http://www.fashioninstallation.com/2012/07/armanifiori.html|url-status=dead}}

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".{{cite web|url=http://www.armanifiori.com/en/collections/floreal|title=Collections: Floreal – Armani/Fiori|publisher=Armani Group|access-date=5 February 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216233713/http://www.armanifiori.com/en/collections/floreal|archive-date=16 February 2016}} In addition, Armani/Fiori offers decorative elements like vases, flowerpots, candles and lanterns.{{cite web|url=http://amsterdam-ftv-blog.com/archives/959|title=Armani/Fiori|work=Amsterdam Fashion TV Blog|publisher=Victoria France Holding|date=24 July 2012|access-date=5 February 2016}} For the collections, Armani uses precious materials like alabaster, black marble, and lacquered wood in the shape of cylinders, cubes, and rhomboids.{{cite web|url=http://www.armanifiori.com/en/collections/decorative-elements|title=Collections: Decorative elements – Armani/Fiori|publisher=Armani Group|access-date=5 February 2016}} Giorgio Armani also designed special floral arrangements for occasions like Valentine's Day{{cite web|first=Meimei|last=Song|url=http://hk.asiatatler.com/stories/culture/valentine-s-day-hong-kong-florists|title=Valentine's Day: Hong Kong Florists|work=Hong Kong Tatler|publisher=Edipresse Media Asia Limited|date=1 February 2011|access-date=5 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216191350/http://hk.asiatatler.com/stories/culture/valentine-s-day-hong-kong-florists|archive-date=16 February 2016|url-status=dead}} and spring collections.{{cite web|url=http://alive.armani.com/news/us/spring-2014-collection-from-armani-fiori/|title=Spring 2014 Collection from Armani/Fiori|work=Armani/Alive|publisher=Armani Group|date=1 April 2014|access-date=5 February 2016}} The label's floral arrangements are used in the Armani hotels.{{cite web|url=http://dubai.armanihotels.com/retail-en.html|title=Armani Hotel Dubai – Retail|work=Armani/Hotels|publisher=Armani Group|access-date=5 February 2016|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304173451/http://dubai.armanihotels.com/retail-en.html|url-status=dead}}

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 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,{{cite news|url=http://www.jpost.com/MiddleEast/Article.aspx?id=174074|title=Armani hotel opens in Dubai's Khalifa tower|newspaper=The Jerusalem Post | Jpost.com |agency=Associated Press|publisher=jpost.com|access-date=2 February 2016}} 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 the skyscraper, and its specially designed line of products from the Armani/Casa home furnishings collection and the Armani/Fiori flower arrangements.{{cite web|url=http://www.armanihotels.com/en/index.html|title=Armani Hotels, Resorts & Residences|work=Armani/Hotels & Resorts|publisher=Armani Group|access-date=2 February 2016}} 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.{{cite web |url=http://ida.us/winners/zoom2.php?eid=9-2758-08&uid=# |title=Burj Khalifa Armani Residence |publisher=Ida.us |access-date=2013-02-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121028051445/http://ida.us/winners/zoom2.php?eid=9-2758-08&uid= |archive-date=2012-10-28 |url-status=dead }}

The second club opened in 2011 in Milan. The hotel is located in a palazzo on Via Manzoni in the heart of the city.{{Cite web |title=Opening press release |url=https://www.armanihotelmilano.com/press-news/opening-press-release/ |access-date=2023-01-21 |website=Armani Hotel Milano |language=en-US}}

Armani operates two luxury clubs under the Armani/Privé name in both Milan and Dubai. According to its website, "Armani/Privé prides itself on primely located clubs at the cutting edge of the city's nightlife scene, setting the bar high by attracting internationally acclaimed resident DJs that play the latest beats to a carefully selected crowd, sipping on signature cocktails."{{Cite web |date=2024-10-04 |title=Inside the Armaniverse |url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/designers/a62501905/giorgio-armani-prive-harpers-bazaar-october-2024/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=Harper's BAZAAR |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Amiri |first=Ru |last2=Arnault |first2=Laurenti |date=2024-10-22 |title=Decoding Armani's Three Levels - Which Armani Brand is Right for You {{!}} The VOU |url=https://thevou.com/blog/what-are-three-levels-brands-armani/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |language=en-GB}}{{clear}}

In 1994, Giorgio Armani signed a license agreement with Redwall to produce and distribute bags and small leather luggage products for the Borgonuovo, Giorgio Armani Collezioni and Emporio Armani lines.{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=W. W. D. |date=1994-11-28 |title=ARMANI LICENSES REDWALL SPA FOR BAGS, SMALL LUGGAGE LINES |url=https://wwd.com/feature/article-1165048-1738702/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}} In 2008, Giorgio Armani launched its Luxury Traveller Collection of men's and women's handcrafted luggage.{{Cite web |last=Roberts |first=Andrew |date=2008-04-04 |title=Armani for the Road |url=https://wwd.com/feature/armani-for-the-road-458934-2068123/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}

In 2019, Giorgio Armani Privé Haute Jewellery made its debut in New York.{{Cite web |last=Foley |first=Bridget |date=2019-03-19 |title=Giorgio Armani Unveils Haute Jewelry |url=https://wwd.com/feature/giorgio-armani-haute-jewelry-1203085984/ |access-date=2025-05-07 |website=WWD |language=en-US}} The same year, Giorgio Armani presented its first high jewelry collection.{{Cite web |last=Zargani |first=Luisa |date=2019-11-14 |title=Giorgio Armani Unveils High Jewelry Collection, Accessories Exhibition |url=https://wwd.com/feature/giorgio-armani-unveils-high-jewelry-collection-accessories-exhibition-1203370583/ |access-date=2025-05-07 |website=WWD |language=en-US}} The 2022 "Josephine" collection, inspired by Joséphine de Beauharnais, incorporated paisley motifs with chalcedony and grey diamonds. His fine jewelry has since been worn by celebrities, including Sophia Loren, Brie Larson, and Brooke Shields, at high-profile events.{{Cite web |last=Zargani |first=Luisa |date=2019-11-14 |title=Giorgio Armani Unveils High Jewelry Collection, Accessories Exhibition |url=https://wwd.com/feature/giorgio-armani-unveils-high-jewelry-collection-accessories-exhibition-1203370583/ |access-date=2025-02-21 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Giorgio Armani: The Visionary Who Redefined Fashion |url=https://dsfantiquejewelry.com/blogs/journal/giorgio-armani-the-visionary-who-redefined-fashion |access-date=2025-02-21 |website=DSF Antique Jewelry |language=en}}

In 2006, Emporio Armani became a partner of the global Product Red initiative, founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver to fight AIDS in Africa. In 2011, the Acqua For Life project was launched, in collaboration with Giorgio Armani Parfums, Green Cross International, and UNICEF: for every bottle of Acqua di Giò sold, $1 is donated, up to $50,000, to the UNICEF "UNICEF Tab Project", which aims to provide clean water to children in African countries. Finally, in conjunction with the Cannes Film Festival in 2012, an important collaboration with J/P HRO (Haitian Relief Organization) was launched.{{Cite web |date=2020-05-12 |title=Giorgio Armani cambierà la sua strategia in modo radicale {{!}} Starting Finance |url=https://startingfinance.com/news/giorgio-armani-strategia-2020/ |access-date=2023-10-17 |language=it-IT}}{{Cite web |date=2018-02-12 |title=繼Polo RL 推出日本書包後，Armani 為銀座小學生設計校服？ |url=https://www.mings-fashion.com/giorgio-armani-3944/ |access-date=2023-10-17 |website=MING'S |language=en-US}}

The Armani fashion house was one of the first to support international guidelines for a concept of sustainable fashion at the social and environmental level, starting to work on a production system that can protect the health of the planet, focusing on the production of garments that can be durable over time.{{Cite web |last=Limone |first=Elisabetta |date=2018-12-03 |title=Moda sostenibile: l'esempio virtuoso di Giorgio Armani |url=https://www.dailybest.it/society/moda-sostenibile-lesempio-virtuoso-di-giorgio-armani/ |access-date=2023-10-17 |website=Dailybest |language=it-IT}}

In 2020, Giorgio Armani was awarded the "Fashion Dresses Peace" award, a public recognition awarded to authoritative figures who have distinguished themselves for their commitment to inclusion or against discrimination and racism, promoted by the African Fashion Gate social promotion association.{{Cite web |date=2020-03-27 |title=L'intera Armani produrrà camici monouso - Pambianconews notizie e aggiornamenti moda, lusso e made in Italy |url=https://www.pambianconews.com/2020/03/27/lintera-armani-produrra-camici-monouso-289745/ |access-date=2023-10-17 |language=it-IT}}{{Cite web |date=2020-03-26 |title=Giorgio Armani ora produce camici per la sanità e dona 300mila euro alla Gavazzeni |url=https://www.bergamonews.it/2020/03/26/giorgio-armani-ora-produce-camici-per-la-sanita-e-dona-300mila-euro-alla-gavazzeni/362720/ |access-date=2023-10-17 |website=BergamoNews |language=it-IT}}{{Cite web |title=Armani Hotel Burj Khalifa, Dubai |url=https://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/projects/armani/ |access-date=2023-10-17 |website=Hotel Management Network |language=en-US}}

In 2020, Giorgio Armani donated a total of €2,000,000 to several Italian hospitals (Luigi Sacco, San Raffaele and Institute of Oncology hospitals in Milan, Spallanzani in Rome, Humanitas Gavazzeni in Bergamo, Guglielmo di Saliceto in Piacenza, Versilia in Lido di Camaiore) and to the Civil Protection to combat the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and converted its production facilities into facilities for the production of disposable gowns.{{Cite web |last=Crivelli |first=Giulia |date=2020-03-27 |title=Armani produce camici, Herno mascherine, Gucci lancia un crowdfunding con Intesa Sanpaolo |url=https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/armani-produce-camici-herno-mascherine-gucci-lancia-crowdfunding-intesa-sanpaolo-AD7zXAG |access-date=2023-10-17 |website=Il Sole 24 ORE |language=it}}{{Cite web |title=El Real Tex Mex Clothing |url=https://elrealtexmex.com/ |access-date=2023-10-17 |website=El Real Tex-Mex |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2020-03-09 |title=Armani, Bulgari e Dolce & Gabbana sostengono gli ospedali italiani - Pambianconews notizie e aggiornamenti moda, lusso e made in Italy |url=https://www.pambianconews.com/2020/03/09/bulgari-dolce-gabbana-e-armani-sostengono-gli-ospedali-288015/ |access-date=2023-10-17 |language=it-IT}}

In 2015, Armani opened Armani/Silos, an exhibition space in Milan that has in the past staged solo exhibitions of Larry Fink (2017), Sarah Moon (2018), Paolo Ventura (2018),{{Cite web |last=Zargani |first=Luisa |date=2018-03-07 |title=Armani/Silos Stages Exhibit on Paolo Ventura |url=https://wwd.com/feature/armani-silos-stages-exhibit-on-paolo-ventura-1202622824/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}} Tadao Ando (2019) and Peter Lindbergh (2020).{{Cite web |last=Zargani |first=Luisa |date=2020-01-30 |title=Giorgio Armani to Stage Peter Lindbergh Exhibit |url=https://wwd.com/feature/giorgio-armani-to-stage-peter-lindbergh-exhibit-1203456730/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}

Armani Beauty has been a major supporter of the Venice Film Festival since 2018 and was the event's main sponsor in 2019.{{Cite web |last=Salibian |first=Sandra |date=2019-07-19 |title=Armani Beauty to Be Main Sponsor of Upcoming Venice Film Festival |url=https://wwd.com/feature/armani-beauty-main-sponsor-venice-film-festival-1203223944/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}{{Cite magazine |date=2021-10-25 |title=Watch Laura Haddock get ready for the Venice Film Festival |url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/beauty/a37678975/watch-laura-haddock-get-festival-ready-in-venice/ |access-date=2024-10-13 |magazine=Harper's BAZAAR |language=en-GB}} On 2021, Armani introduced a new special award for the Festival, the "Audience Award - Armani beauty, Orizzonti Extra".{{Cite web |date=2021-07-25 |title=Biennale Cinema 2021 {{!}} Premio degli spettatori – Armani beauty |url=https://www.labiennale.org/it/news/premio-degli-spettatori-%E2%80%93-armani-beauty |access-date=2024-10-13 |website=La Biennale di Venezia |language=it}} In that edition, one of the brand's sponsor actresses was Laura Haddock, who took part in the campaign created by Harper's Bazaar and ORBIS Production.{{Cite magazine |date=2021-10-25 |title=Watch Laura Haddock get ready for the Venice Film Festival |url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/beauty/a37678975/watch-laura-haddock-get-festival-ready-in-venice/ |access-date=2024-10-13 |magazine=Harper's BAZAAR |language=en-GB}}

Also in 2019, A|X Armani Exchange became the first fashion brand to debut in the world of e-sports — professional multiplayer video game competitions — when it sponsored the Italian team Makers for the 2019–20 season.{{Cite web |last=Salibian |first=Sandra |date=2019-05-20 |title=A{{!}}X Armani Exchange to Sponsor E-sports Team |url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/ax-armani-exchange-sponsors-esports-team-1203134564/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}

Among others, Armani designed suits for Italy's delegations to the 2009 FINA World Aquatics Championships{{Cite web |last=Bumpus |first=Jessica |date=2009-07-01 |title=In The Armani Swim |url=https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/giorgio-armani-designs-uniforms-for-swim-championships |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=British Vogue |language=en-GB}} and the 2012 Summer Olympics{{Cite news |last=Jucca |first=Lisa |title=Olympics - Italy vies for fashion medal with Armani suits |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/oly-italy-armani-design-idINDEE84A02020120511 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231009123138/https://www.reuters.com/article/oly-italy-armani-design-idINDEE84A02020120511 |archive-date=2023-10-09 |access-date=2025-05-06 |work=U.S. |language=en-US}} as well as for the country's national football team at the UEFA Euro 2020.{{Cite web |last=Rome |first=Philip Willan |date=2021-06-04 |title=Giorgio Armani suits for Italy team derided as chef's outfits |url=https://www.thetimes.com/world/europe/article/giorgio-armani-suits-for-italy-team-derided-as-chef-s-outfits-dcvzgdbgc |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=www.thetimes.com |language=en}} Since 2021, the company has been a sponsor of the Scuderia Ferrari, supplying formal attire and travel wear to the Ferrari team's management, drivers and technicians to be worn at official events and during transfers linked to Formula One's Grand Prix international races.{{Cite web |last=Salibian |first=Sandra |date=2021-03-09 |title=Giorgio Armani to Dress Scuderia Ferrari’s Team |url=https://wwd.com/feature/giorgio-armani-to-dress-scuderia-ferraris-team-1234774121/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}} The company also makes kits for Serie A football side Napoli under its EA7 brand.{{Cite web |last=McLeman |first=Neil |date=2021-08-19 |title=Napoli will wear Giorgio Armani shirts in the new Serie A season|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/napoli-wear-giorgio-armani-shirts-24795549 |access-date=2022-08-09 |website=mirror |language=en}} On the basket side, is the title sponsor and kit supplier of Olimpia Milano and from the 2023 -2024 season also became the official kit supplier of Blu Basket 1971. At the ATP Tour circuit, Armani dressed so many professional players like Simone Bolelli, Fabio Fognini and Lorenzo Sonego.

Armani banned animal fur in 2016 and signed in the "Fashion Pact" with other major industry players to address climate change in 2019. In 2021, the Group enhanced its Sustainability Department by employing a Group Director and launching a new sustainability strategy based on the three pillars "People, Planet, Prosperity". The Group has defined concrete objectives within the company and along the entire value chain, in line with the ESG approach (Environmental, Social, Governance) and with the objectives of the Fashion Pact joined in 2019. They have launched sustainable capsules with yarns and fabrics made of materials such as recycled polyester and organic cotton.{{Citation |title=Group Report: Sustainability |date=2004 |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.7551/mitpress/2548.003.0022 |work=Earth System Analysis for Sustainability |access-date=2023-06-14 |publisher=The MIT Press|doi=10.7551/mitpress/2548.003.0022 |last1=Kinzig |first1=A. P. |last2=Clark |first2=W. C. |last3=Edenhofer |first3=O. |last4=Gallopín |first4=G. C. |last5=Lucht |first5=W. |last6=Mitchell |first6=R. B. |last7=Romero Lankao |first7=P. |last8=Sreekesh |first8=S. |last9=Tickell |first9=C. |last10=Young |first10=O. R. |pages=409–434 |isbn=9780262310635 |url-access=subscription }} Moreover, they communicated their commitment to no longer using angora wool starting from the 2022-23 Autumn/Winter season.{{Cite news |title=Armani to ban angora wool from next winter season |url=https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/armani-ban-angora-wool-next-winter-season-2021-12-01/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231009164301/https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/armani-ban-angora-wool-next-winter-season-2021-12-01/ |archive-date=2023-10-09 |access-date=2025-05-06 |work=Reuters |language=en-US}}

In 1999, the New York Times and others raised concerns about a generous donation made by Giorgio Armani SpA to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York shortly before the museum announced that it would pay homage to Armani himself with a major retrospective of his work.{{Cite news |last=Vogel |first=Carol |date=1999-12-15 |title=Armani Gift to the Guggenheim Revives Issue of Art and Commerce |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/12/15/arts/armani-gift-to-the-guggenheim-revives-issue-of-art-and-commerce.html |access-date=2025-05-06 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}

In a 2014 report, Greenpeace publicly criticized Armani and other luxury brands after having found traces of chemicals that can pollute waterways in children's clothing and shoes; in response, the company committed to abolishing all chemicals that could cause environmental damage to production sites by 2020.{{Cite news |last=Thomasson |first=Emma |title=Greenpeace finds waterway pollutants in luxury fashion brands |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-fashion-greenpeace-idUSBREA1G16W20140217 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231009123122/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-fashion-greenpeace-idUSBREA1G16W20140217 |archive-date=2023-10-09 |access-date=2025-05-06 |work=U.S. |language=en-US}} Also in 2014, Giorgio Armani SpA paid 270 million euros to Italian tax authorities to settle a dispute over payments from the group's subsidiaries abroad.{{Cite news |date=April 18, 2014 |title=Fashion house Armani pays 270 mln euros to settle Italian tax dispute - paper |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-armani-tax/fashion-house-armani-pays-270-mln-euros-to-settle-italian-tax-dispute-paper-idUKBREA3H0DC20140418 |work=reuters.com}}

In 2015, Giorgio Armani Corp's former general counsel Fabio Silva filed a $75 million lawsuit in the New York Supreme Court against the company, accusing it of discriminating against him because of his Mexican origins and firing him for having cancer.{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Vicki M. |date=2015-09-15 |title=Giorgio Armani Corp. Faces $75 Million Lawsuit |url=https://wwd.com/feature/former-general-counsel-sued-giorgio-armani-lawsuit-legal-10226305/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=Iafolla |first=Robert |title=Former Armani GC sues company for racial and disability discrimination |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-employment-discrimination-idUSL1N11L2OG20150915 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231009123110/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-employment-discrimination-idUSL1N11L2OG20150915 |archive-date=2023-10-09 |access-date=2025-05-06 |work=U.S. |language=en-US}}

On July 17, 2024, the Italian competition authority, Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (AGCM), announced the launch of an investigation into Armani and Dior. The probe aims to determine whether these companies potentially misled consumers regarding their labor practices and supply chain management.{{cite web|title=Italy antitrust targets Armani, Dior after worker exploitation probes|url=https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/italys-antitrust-investigates-armani-dior-over-alleged-exploitation-workers-2024-07-17/|website=Reuters|date=2024-07-17|access-date=2024-07-17}} Prosecutors claim to have discovered workshops on the outskirts of Milan where mostly illegal immigrant workers sold products to Armani as well as Dior for a fraction of their retail price.{{cite web |title=Italy watchdog investigates Armani, Dior after worker exploitation probes |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/17/italy-watchdog-investigates-armani-dior-after-worker-exploitation-probes |website=Al-Jazeera |access-date=28 August 2024}}

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