Although Giorgio Armani’s fashion house officially came to life in 1975 — cofounded with Sergio Galeotti — 1978 also marked a pivotal moment.
That year, a celebrity wore one of the designer’s creations on the red carpet for the first-time ever: Diane Keaton donned a blazer and coordinating skirt for the star-studded Academy Awards where she won the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in Annie Hall.
After the Italian fashion powerhouse launched his first line (a menswear ready-to-wear collection), he quickly became recognized for his deconstructed suits that exuded both effortless confidence and sophistication. That same relaxed tailoring soon carried into his womenswear collection, which was also released in 1975.
But Armani wasn’t solely defined by powersuits. Over the past 50 years, he’s become widely celebrated for his timeless, Hollywood-beloved gowns that are, to this day, the epitome of pure Hollywood glamour.
Continue scrolling to look back at some of the most memorable Armani dresses seen on the red carpet — from Cate Blanchett’s ethereal Oscars confection in 2014 to Demi Moore’s award-worthy number at the 2025 Golden Globes.