The Armani Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dario Vitale as Creative Director of Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani Accessories, the first to hold this role outside the Armani family.
Throughout his career, Dario Vitale has gained significant experience in the fashion industry, working with leading companies and developing a keen sensitivity to product, quality, consistency and contemporaneity.
His arrival marks the beginning of a new chapter in the brand’s history and opens a dialogue between innovation and identity, strengthening the Group’s creative structure and supporting its evolution while respecting the aesthetic vision that has always defined the Giorgio Armani name.
«I am honored to take on this dual role across Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani, and deeply grateful to Silvana and Leo for welcoming me into their world. Armani has a powerful legacy and unmistakable design language; a heritage that has spanned decades and shaped the history of fashion. I approach all of this with a deep sense of responsibility and excitement as we build upon that rich foundation, defining a new era together.» – Dario Vitale, Creative Director of Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani Accessories
«Emporio Armani is much more than a line for us: it is a reality to which we are deeply connected, having followed and shared its journey since the very beginning. Emporio was born as a space of freedom, experimentation and energy, and we are convinced that Dario’s arrival in our team, as a talent already established on the international stage, will interpret its spirit with respect and authenticity.» – Silvana Armani, Head of Womenswear Design, and Leo Dell’Orco, Head of Menswear Design of the Armani Group
«The appointment of Dario Vitale marks an important milestone for the Armani Group: a decision that strengthens our creative organization and confirms our commitment to looking ahead, consolidating the Group’s path of evolution while remaining faithful to Giorgio Armani’s values and vision. Emporio Armani is a brand of strategic relevance for us and our partners around the world. Giorgio Armani accessories represent a great opportunity. We look to this new phase with enormous confidence.» – Giuseppe Marsocci, CEO and Managing Director of the Armani Group
Dario Vitale will join the Armani Group with immediate effect
