Italian luxury house Armani appoints Dario Vitale as Creative Director

Italian luxury fashion house Armani Group has appointed Dario Vitale as Creative Director of Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani Accessories, making him the first person outside the Armani family to hold the role. Vitale joins the group with immediate effect.

The appointment marks a new phase in the brands’ creative direction, with the group seeking to strengthen its creative structure and support its evolution while maintaining the aesthetic identity associated with Giorgio Armani, according to a LinkedIn post by the luxury brand.

The Armani Group has appointed Dario Vitale as Creative Director of Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani Accessories, making him the first person outside the Armani family to hold the role.
Effective immediately, the appointment aims to strengthen the group’s creative direction while preserving its heritage, design identity and global appeal.

Vitale brings extensive fashion industry experience, having worked with leading companies and developed expertise in product, quality, consistency and contemporary design.

“I am honoured to take on this dual role across Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani,” Vitale said adding that he approaches the opportunity with a sense of responsibility and excitement as the brands build on their heritage.

Silvana Armani, Head of Womenswear Design, and Leo Dell’Orco, Head of Menswear Design at the Armani Group said, “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.” 

Armani Group CEO and Managing Director Giuseppe Marsocci said, “The appointment of Dario Vitale marks an important milestone for the Armani Group: a decision that strengthens our creative organisation 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.”

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (CG)