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Giorgio Armani visited NYC to celebrate the opening of his new Madison Avenue boutique and Upper East Side restaurant
He was inspired by the city's constant evolution and the fearless spirit of New Yorkers
The trip also included the unveiling of his latest Spring/Summer ‘25 collection at the Park Avenue Armory
Armani sees New York's fashion as "bold and individual" and a source of inspiration for his work
The article includes exclusive photos from Armani's busy weekend in New York
Giorgio Armani's NYC Whirlwind: New Boutique, Exclusive Photos & Fashion Insights
Fashion legend Giorgio Armani recently made a triumphant return to New York City, celebrating the opening of his new Madison Avenue boutique and the Upper East Side restaurant bearing his name. This marked his first visit since 2016, and Armani was captivated by the city's relentless energy and ever-evolving spirit.
"The beauty of New York is that it’s always changing," he says. "It remains the same in essence, yet it constantly transforms, so each visit surprises me. Marginal neighborhoods become trendy and forgotten areas are rediscovered. Nowhere else in the world has this vitality—this sense of an ever-evolving organism that is alive, unstoppable, and electrifying."
The trip also included the unveiling of his latest Spring/Summer ‘25 collection at the Park Avenue Armory. Armani described the experience as "extremely powerful and emotional to see my spaces and creations brought to life and enjoyed by the public."
Beyond the official events, Armani shared his personal snapshots of the trip, capturing his hands-on fittings with models, the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new store, and even a 5th Avenue window display at Bergdorf Goodman.
Armani highlighted the city's unique fashion sense, describing it as "bold and individual" and praising New Yorkers for their disregard for conventional rules. He sees this fearless spirit as a powerful source of inspiration, saying, "If elegance is about being remembered, not just noticed, New York is full of people to remember."
See exclusive photos of Armani's busy weekend in New York, a fashionable flurry of activity.
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