Giorgio Armani was born in Piacenza, Italy, year 1934. He originally studied in science, and then gave it up to pursue photography, before being called up for national service in 1957. He then worked in a department store, La Rinascente, as a window dresser.

From 1961 to 1970, Armani also worked with an well-known designer in fashion house Nino Cerruti. In 1974, with his partner Sergio Galeotti, he established Giorgio Armani with menswear, introducing a womenswear in 1975.

Later establishing arrived Emporio Armani, a brand targeted toward a younger market Giorgio Armani Eyewear and Sunglasses suited for everybody, and offer out standing designs, all with 100% UV protection.

Among the Armani accessories, the eye-wear collection appears to enjoy continuous success. The Armani glasses are produced since 1988 by Italian designer eye-wear specialists.