Emporio Armani and Swedish label Our Legacy Work Shop have unveiled their second collaborative collection, marking the continuation of a partnership first launched in 2023.
Credit – Alasdair McLellan
The new Spring/Summer 2025 release introduces womenswear for the first time and reinterprets archival Emporio Armani designs through the lens of Our Legacy’s experimental approach.
Credit – Alasdair McLellan
The collection, photographed by Alasdair McLellan on the remote Mediterranean island of Pantelleria, draws deeply from the Emporio Armani archive. Several pieces are constructed using original Armani fabrics and trims, while others feature vintage Armani textiles recreated specifically for this project. The collaboration highlights both brands’ shared emphasis on durability and timelessness.
Credit – Alasdair McLellan
“I love things that age well, things that don’t date, that stand the test of time both in terms of durability and wearability,” said Giorgio Armani.
Cristopher Nying, creative director of Our Legacy, described the process of using existing materials as both a challenge and an opportunity. “These fabrics carry history. Seeing them return in a new form made the entire process unexpectedly rewarding,” he commented.
Credit – Alasdair McLellan
The collection integrates subtle nods to traditional East Asian dress, notably in pieces like the collarless Sciovolo Shirt and the Ampolla Blazer, which features East Asian-inspired motifs on its pocket lining. The Toga Coat, inspired by the structure of a kimono, is a central piece in the range. Elsewhere, elements such as bathrobe-inspired silhouettes and slipper-like footwear evoke a relaxed, vacation-ready aesthetic.
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Silhouettes from the initial 2023 collaboration make a return in new interpretations. The recurring cat motif also reappears, this time featured on a deck of Our Legacy Work Shop Emporio Armani playing cards.
Credit – Alasdair McLellan
The new collection will be available from Friday, the 16th of May, through a dedicated installation at Armani/Manzoni in Milan, as well as Dover Street Market locations in London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles and Ginza.
Credit – Alasdair McLellan
It will also be stocked at Our Legacy’s own retail locations in Stockholm, London, Berlin and Seoul, in addition to WORK SHOP Stockholm and select wholesale partners including SSENSE, NET-A-PORTER, MR PORTER, and various Dover Street Market outlets globally.
