Giorgio Armani Enlists ERL to Resurrect Archival Masterpieces
By Sophie Caraan
Published on April 24, 2026.
Giorgio Armani has enlisted American designer, artist, and filmmaker Eli Russell Linnetz to design and photograph the second chapter of its ongoing Armanian/Archivio project. The campaign features reproduction of thirteen menswear and womenswear looks from the 1979-1994 collections. The project, unveiled in Milan to coincide with 2026 Milan Design Week, represents Giorgio's dedication to preserving and reinterpreting its heritage for a modern audience. The reproductions are available online and in-store activations at the Via Sant’Andrea boutique, with an in-demand series of in-stores featuring in-scenes.
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Giorgio Armani Enlists ERL to Resurrect Archival Masterpieces
Giorgio Armani enlisted Eli Russell Linnetz to photograph and style the second chapter of the Armanic/Archivio project, featuring faithful reproductions of thirteen iconic menswear looks from 1979-1994.