In 1981 Giorgio Armani launched not only Emporio Armani but also Armani Jeans, a line that translated his understated, refined style into denim and casualwear. The idea was simple and compelling: jeans with the fit and finish of a fashion house, made for everyday wear. Through the 1980s and 1990s the line became a wardrobe staple for a generation.
Armani used the line to experiment, too. Hemp was reintroduced as a textile fibre in the Armani Jeans collection, earning Giorgio Armani the CA-RI-FE award in 2003. When the group reorganised its brands, Armani Jeans was folded into A|X Armani Exchange in 2017, the line that has existed since 1991. That makes anything carrying the Armani Jeans label genuine vintage today.
Anyone looking for vintage Armani Jeans tends to start with the trousers: straight-leg jeans and corduroys with that calm, unmistakably Armani cut. No loud logos, just good fabrics and a fit you can wear for years. With vintage denim, check for wear at the crotch, the pocket edges and the hem. Every piece is one of a kind and checked by us. That's why our selection is always changing.
Straight-leg Armani jeans or cords make an ideal foundation. Pair them with a fine jumper from our vintage knitwear or a crisp shirt for a look that works at the office and at the weekend. Find more in men's vintage jeans, men's vintage trousers and women's vintage jeans.
Italian sizes differ from UK and US sizing, and denim can shrink or stretch over the years. Rely on our own measurements instead: waist (measured flat), hip, inside leg and leg opening are listed for every product. Lay a pair that fits you well flat and compare.
You can spot vintage Armani Jeans by the label in the waistband. The line stood for quiet colours and clean cuts, such as black, navy, sand and grey. That makes these trousers easy to style and less tied to trends than much of the denim from the same era. A dark straight-leg pair works as well with trainers as it does with leather shoes and a blazer: exactly the kind of staple that belongs in every well-stocked wardrobe.
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