Dario Vitale Named Creative Director of Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani Accessories

Dario Vitale Named Creative Director of Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani Accessories

After months of speculation surrounding his next move, Dario Vitale has officially joined the Armani Group as Creative Director of Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani Accessories.

The appointment, effective immediately, marks a significant moment for the Armani Group, as Vitale becomes the first designer outside the Armani family to take on the creative leadership role.

Vitale’s arrival comes as the company enters a new chapter following the death of founder Giorgio Armani. The designer’s longtime partner, Leo Dell’Orco, now oversees the men’s division and serves as chairman of the group’s board, while Silvana Armani leads womenswear design.

Despite Vitale’s immediate appointment, the upcoming Emporio Armani Spring 2027 men’s and women’s collections, set to be presented September 24 at Armani/Teatro in Milan, were designed by Dell’Orco and Silvana Armani. The collection will be unveiled through a presentation rather than the brand’s traditional runway format.

Vitale became one of fashion’s most closely watched creative talents following his departure from Miu Miu, where he spent 15 years and most re...