Giorgio Armani recently celebrated its latest silhouette on the runway and in the sky.
The renowned Italian designer presented his Spring 2025 fashion show in front of 650 illustrious guests at the Park Avenue Armory and celebrated the grand opening of his spectacular new building at 760 Madison Avenue. Last week’s high-profile runway event marked the first time the Italian beauty presented her ready-to-wear outside Milan.
The debonair 90-year-old welcomed the star-studded crowd to his black-tie extravaganza, which was followed by a Chaka Khan concert and a lavish after-party. Pamela Anderson sat down with Amanda Seyfried, Brie Larson, Carmelo Anthony, Steven Yeun and LaKeith Stanfield. Brett Goldstein, Orlando Bloom and Liev Schreiber looked dapper in their tuxes, while Lili Reinhart, Meghan Fahey and Brooke Shields dazzled in their evening finery.
“For me, New York has always been associated with the many films that have deeply shaped my imagination,” Armani said in a statement. “Thinking about the city of the 30s and 40s never ceases to inspire me and I evoke that mood in the new Giorgio Armani women’s collection.”
That glamorous era is reflected in the completely redesigned limestone and bronze building. The 12-storey structure houses a world of sophistication: Giorgio Armani and Armani/Casa boutiques, Armani/Restaurant (opening next month) and 10 luxury residences designed by the designer and built in collaboration with Cookfox Architects and SL Green Realty Corp.
The condos (all sold) feature 10-foot-plus ceilings, picture windows, and state-of-the-art amenities including a concierge, fitness center, treatment rooms, and tea lounge. Armani bought a unit himself,
The flagship is on two levels and includes a men’s line as well as women’s clothing, evening wear, accessories, eyeglasses, beauty, fragrances, fine jewelry and a selection of Armani/Dolce confectionery products. Most importantly, there is a private VIP shopping space and also made-to-order programs for women and made-to-measure programs for men.
The new store and Bergdorf Goodman will feature a New York exclusive collection of ’80s power suiting, jewelry and personalized items created in honor of the opening.
Armani/Casa, meanwhile, showcases the designer’s timeless furniture, furnishings and decor, along with wallpapers and fabrics.
Nearly 50 years after unveiling his first collection, Armani continues to shape fashion. In the ’70s, he revolutionized suits by lightening the padding and relaxing the tailoring. In 1990, he started red-carpet fashion as we know it by dressing five actresses for the Academy Awards. Since then, the designer has dressed everyone from Zendaya, Nicole Kidman, Beyoncé, Denzel Washington and Leonardo DiCaprio in elegant dresses.
Whether you’re looking for a stunning celebrity gown, a sleek suit, a soft-touch leather sofa or pasta del giornoHead towards Madison Avenue and 65th Street.
