Italian fashion designer Dario Vitale has been announced as the new Creative Director of Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani Accessories, making history as the first to hold this role outside of the Armani family.

Vitale commented 'I am honoured to take on this dual role across Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani, and deeply grateful to Silvana and Leo for welcoming me into their world. Armani has a powerful legacy and unmistakable design language; a heritage that has spanned decades and shaped the history of fashion'.