Introducing Womenswear for the First Time.
Emporio Armani and Our Legacy Work Shop are collaborating again for Spring/Summer 2025, following their 2023 debut. This new collection expands their exploration of archival elegance and introduces womenswear. The campaign, photographed by Alasdair McLellan, was shot on Pantelleria, a remote volcanic island in the Mediterranean and a long-time personal retreat for Giorgio Armani.
Drawing on the Emporio Armani archives, the Our Legacy Work Shop reinterpretes familiar elements in new contexts. Utilising longstanding Armani fabrics and trims alongside exclusively recreated vintage Armani materials, offering a fresh perspective on them throughout the collection. “To design within the boundaries of what already exists is a challenge – but also an opportunity,” says Cristopher Nying, creative director of Our Legacy. “These fabrics carry history. Seeing them return in a new form made the entire process unexpectedly rewarding.”
“I love things that age well – things that don’t date, that stand the test of time both in terms of durability and wearability,” comments Giorgio Armani.
The collection features subtle nods to traditional East Asian attire, such as the collarless Sciovolo Shirt and motifs on the Ampolla Blazer’s pocket lining. The kimono-inspired Toga Coat, a key piece, anchors the design. Hotel bathrobe and slipper references create a relaxed, summer vacation feel. Returning silhouettes are reimagined, and the previous collection’s cat motif reappears in prints and on a collaborative deck of cards.
The collaboration unites OUR LEGACY’s WORK SHOP—a Swedish creative space known for its innovative fabric and garment experimentation—with Emporio Armani, a dynamic, modern brand with a rich heritage, characterised by its elegant aesthetic and constant evolution. This partnership forges a unique path, drawing upon their extensive histories to envision shared futures.
OUR LEGACY WORK SHOP Emporio Armani will launch on Friday 16th May with a special exclusive installation at the Armani/Manzoni store in Milan, and in-store installations at DSM London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, and Ginza. The Collection will be available in OUR LEGACY stores in Stockholm, London, Berlin and Seoul, WORK SHOP Stockholm and selected wholesale partners.
Check out the images below.
PHOTO CREDIT: OUR LEGACY / Courtesy of Alasdair McLellan
