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Fashion Network
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Italian elegance meets Nordic innovation in new Emporio Armani x Our Legacy drop
Following their first partnership in 2023, Italian fashion house Emporio Armani and Swedish label Our Legacy Work Shop launched their second collaboration collection for Spring/Summer. For the first time, the co-created line also includes womenswear pieces. In this new capsule, signature elements from the Emporio Armani archive are reinterpreted by Our Legacy Work Shop. Many garments are crafted using quintessential Armani fabrics and finishes—materials that have withstood the test of time and are now reimagined in a new context. Additional items feature vintage Armani fabrics that were recreated and developed exclusively by Our Legacy for this project. "Designing within the constraints of what already exists is a challenge—but also an opportunity," said Cristopher Nying, creative director of Our Legacy, in a statement. "These fabrics carry stories. Seeing them return in a new form made the process unexpectedly rewarding." Emporio Armani, known as Giorgio Armani 's dynamic and urban line, is defined by its continuous evolution and reinterpretation of the Armani aesthetic. Our Legacy Work Shop, the creative lab of Stockholm-based Our Legacy, focuses on experimental uses of fabrics and garments. Founded in 2005 by Jockum Hallin, Cristopher Nying, and Richardos Klarén, the ready-to-wear brand—catering to both men and women—is recognized for applying custom fabrics to iconic silhouettes. It balances familiarity with eccentricity, offering reworked yet recognizable shapes through recurring subcategories. Throughout the new collection, subtle references to East Asian traditional attire emerge, including the collarless 'Sciovolo' shirt, printed pocket linings in the 'Ampolla' blazer, and the 'Toga Coat,' which takes cues from kimono construction—a central stylistic touchpoint for the collaboration. Additional nods to summer escapism appear in details like hotel robe–inspired designs and slipper-like footwear. Silhouettes from the debut collaboration return in updated versions, while the cat motif reappears across prints and on a deck of Emporio Armani Our Legacy Work Shop playing cards. "I like things that age well—pieces that stand the test of time in both durability and wearability," said Giorgio Armani, reflecting on the project. Alasdair McLellan shot the campaign in Pantelleria, the volcanic Mediterranean island that serves as Armani's personal retreat. The Emporio Armani Our Legacy Work Shop collection will be available starting Friday, May 16, through a special setup at the Emporio Armani store on Via Manzoni in Milan, and at Dover Street Market locations in London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, and Ginza. It will also be stocked at Our Legacy stores in Stockholm, London, Berlin, and Seoul; at the Stockholm Work Shop; and via wholesale partners including Ssense, Net-a-Porter, Mr Porter, I.T Hysan One, SKP S, and Maison Dongliang, as well as other Dover Street Market addresses in Singapore, Beijing, and online.
Fashion Network
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Italian elegance meets Nordic innovation in new Emporio Armani x Our Legacy drop
Following their first partnership in 2023, Italian fashion house Emporio Armani and Swedish label Our Legacy Work Shop launched their second collaboration collection for Spring/Summer. For the first time, the co-created line also includes womenswear pieces. In this new capsule, signature elements from the Emporio Armani archive are reinterpreted by Our Legacy Work Shop. Many garments are crafted using quintessential Armani fabrics and finishes—materials that have withstood the test of time and are now reimagined in a new context. Additional items feature vintage Armani fabrics that were recreated and developed exclusively by Our Legacy for this project. "Designing within the constraints of what already exists is a challenge—but also an opportunity," said Cristopher Nying, creative director of Our Legacy, in a statement. "These fabrics carry stories. Seeing them return in a new form made the process unexpectedly rewarding." Emporio Armani, known as Giorgio Armani 's dynamic and urban line, is defined by its continuous evolution and reinterpretation of the Armani aesthetic. Our Legacy Work Shop, the creative lab of Stockholm-based Our Legacy, focuses on experimental uses of fabrics and garments. Founded in 2005 by Jockum Hallin, Cristopher Nying, and Richardos Klarén, the ready-to-wear brand—catering to both men and women—is recognized for applying custom fabrics to iconic silhouettes. It balances familiarity with eccentricity, offering reworked yet recognizable shapes through recurring subcategories. Throughout the new collection, subtle references to East Asian traditional attire emerge, including the collarless 'Sciovolo' shirt, printed pocket linings in the 'Ampolla' blazer, and the 'Toga Coat,' which takes cues from kimono construction—a central stylistic touchpoint for the collaboration. Additional nods to summer escapism appear in details like hotel robe–inspired designs and slipper-like footwear. Silhouettes from the debut collaboration return in updated versions, while the cat motif reappears across prints and on a deck of Emporio Armani Our Legacy Work Shop playing cards. "I like things that age well—pieces that stand the test of time in both durability and wearability," said Giorgio Armani, reflecting on the project. Alasdair McLellan shot the campaign in Pantelleria, the volcanic Mediterranean island that serves as Armani's personal retreat. The Emporio Armani Our Legacy Work Shop collection will be available starting Friday, May 16, through a special setup at the Emporio Armani store on Via Manzoni in Milan, and at Dover Street Market locations in London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, and Ginza. It will also be stocked at Our Legacy stores in Stockholm, London, Berlin, and Seoul; at the Stockholm Work Shop; and via wholesale partners including Ssense, Net-a-Porter, Mr Porter, I.T Hysan One, SKP S, and Maison Dongliang, as well as other Dover Street Market addresses in Singapore, Beijing, and online.
Fashion Network
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Italian elegance meets Nordic innovation in new Emporio Armani x Our Legacy drop
Following their first partnership in 2023, Italian fashion house Emporio Armani and Swedish label Our Legacy Work Shop launched their second collaboration collection for Spring/Summer. For the first time, the co-created line also includes womenswear pieces. In this new capsule, signature elements from the Emporio Armani archive are reinterpreted by Our Legacy Work Shop. Many garments are crafted using quintessential Armani fabrics and finishes—materials that have withstood the test of time and are now reimagined in a new context. Additional items feature vintage Armani fabrics that were recreated and developed exclusively by Our Legacy for this project. "Designing within the constraints of what already exists is a challenge—but also an opportunity," said Cristopher Nying, creative director of Our Legacy, in a statement. "These fabrics carry stories. Seeing them return in a new form made the process unexpectedly rewarding." Emporio Armani, known as Giorgio Armani 's dynamic and urban line, is defined by its continuous evolution and reinterpretation of the Armani aesthetic. Our Legacy Work Shop, the creative lab of Stockholm-based Our Legacy, focuses on experimental uses of fabrics and garments. Founded in 2005 by Jockum Hallin, Cristopher Nying, and Richardos Klarén, the ready-to-wear brand, catering to both men and women, is recognised for applying custom fabrics to iconic silhouettes. It balances familiarity with eccentricity, offering reworked yet recognisable shapes through recurring subcategories. Throughout the new collection, subtle references to East Asian traditional attire emerge, including the collarless 'Sciovolo' shirt, printed pocket linings in the 'Ampolla' blazer, and the 'Toga Coat,' which takes cues from kimono construction—a central stylistic touchpoint for the collaboration. Additional nods to summer escapism appear in details like hotel robe–inspired designs and slipper-like footwear. Silhouettes from the debut collaboration return in updated versions, while the cat motif reappears across prints and on a deck of Emporio Armani Our Legacy Work Shop playing cards. "I like things that age well—pieces that stand the test of time in both durability and wearability," said Giorgio Armani, reflecting on the project. Alasdair McLellan shot the campaign in Pantelleria, the volcanic Mediterranean island that serves as Armani's personal retreat. The Emporio Armani Our Legacy Work Shop collection will be available starting Friday, May 16, through a special setup at the Emporio Armani store on Via Manzoni in Milan, and at Dover Street Market locations in London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, and Ginza. It will also be stocked at Our Legacy stores in Stockholm, London, Berlin, and Seoul; at the Stockholm Work Shop; and via wholesale partners including Ssense, Net-a-Porter, Mr Porter, I.T Hysan One, SKP S, and Maison Dongliang, as well as other Dover Street Market addresses in Singapore, Beijing, and online.
Fashion Network
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Italian elegance meets Nordic innovation in new Emporio Armani x Our Legacy drop
Following their first partnership in 2023, Italian fashion house Emporio Armani and Swedish label Our Legacy Work Shop launched their second collaboration collection for Spring/Summer. For the first time, the co-created line also includes womenswear pieces. In this new capsule, signature elements from the Emporio Armani archive are reinterpreted by Our Legacy Work Shop. Many garments are crafted using quintessential Armani fabrics and finishes—materials that have withstood the test of time and are now reimagined in a new context. Additional items feature vintage Armani fabrics that were recreated and developed exclusively by Our Legacy for this project. "Designing within the constraints of what already exists is a challenge—but also an opportunity," said Cristopher Nying, creative director of Our Legacy, in a statement. "These fabrics carry stories. Seeing them return in a new form made the process unexpectedly rewarding." Emporio Armani, known as Giorgio Armani 's dynamic and urban line, is defined by its continuous evolution and reinterpretation of the Armani aesthetic. Our Legacy Work Shop, the creative lab of Stockholm-based Our Legacy, focuses on experimental uses of fabrics and garments. Founded in 2005 by Jockum Hallin, Cristopher Nying, and Richardos Klarén, the ready-to-wear brand—catering to both men and women—is recognized for applying custom fabrics to iconic silhouettes. It balances familiarity with eccentricity, offering reworked yet recognizable shapes through recurring subcategories. Throughout the new collection, subtle references to East Asian traditional attire emerge, including the collarless 'Sciovolo' shirt, printed pocket linings in the 'Ampolla' blazer, and the 'Toga Coat,' which takes cues from kimono construction—a central stylistic touchpoint for the collaboration. Additional nods to summer escapism appear in details like hotel robe–inspired designs and slipper-like footwear. Silhouettes from the debut collaboration return in updated versions, while the cat motif reappears across prints and on a deck of Emporio Armani Our Legacy Work Shop playing cards. "I like things that age well—pieces that stand the test of time in both durability and wearability," said Giorgio Armani, reflecting on the project. Alasdair McLellan shot the campaign in Pantelleria, the volcanic Mediterranean island that serves as Armani's personal retreat. The Emporio Armani Our Legacy Work Shop collection will be available starting Friday, May 16, through a special setup at the Emporio Armani store on Via Manzoni in Milan, and at Dover Street Market locations in London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, and Ginza. It will also be stocked at Our Legacy stores in Stockholm, London, Berlin, and Seoul; at the Stockholm Work Shop; and via wholesale partners including Ssense, Net-a-Porter, Mr Porter, I.T Hysan One, SKP S, and Maison Dongliang, as well as other Dover Street Market addresses in Singapore, Beijing, and online.
Vogue
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Our Legacy Work Shop x Emporio Armani Is the Swedish-Italian Collab You Didn't Know You Needed
Photo: Alasdair McLellan / Courtesy of Our Legacy Work Shop and Emporio Armani The Swedish brand Our Legacy's ties to Italy go deeper than choosing to show there; Cristopher Nying has Italian roots. Recently the creative director, co-founder Jockum Hallin, and the OL team have been spending time in Pantelleria, where they photographed the second Emporio Armani Our Legacy Work Shop collection, this time with womenswear added. This unexpected meeting of North and South dates to late 2023 when the first offering debuted. In addition to being broader, this new spring collection goes deeper in terms of fabric development. 'The first time around we kind of dug in the Emporio Armani archive and then we tried to find things that resembled what we found in our deadstock piles,' Hallin says on a call. This time, OL Work Shop made replicas of Emporio Armani fabrics or used limited yardage sourced from the Italian brand. This syncs nicely with OL Work Shop's mission to 'work with what's just in front of you,' as Hallin puts it. Among the most interesting materials are a textural linen and a pink floral warp-print taffeta. 'Women's seems very different for Giorgio Armani than menswear; for us it's a bit the same,' explains Nying. Photo: Alasdair McLellan / Courtesy of Our Legacy Work Shop and Emporio Armani Photo: Alasdair McLellan / Courtesy of Our Legacy Work Shop and Emporio Armani The overall approach to the project was mostly the same: to bring OL into the world of Armani. 'I have a lot of respect for Giorgio…he talks a lot about elegance,' says Nying. 'What we tried to do is to connect to the history of Giorgio Armani, not only Emporio. The sub-brand, launched in 1981, was good at 'really connecting with youth culture and things'—as is Our Legacy today. Eastern influences, seen in a kimono coat and lapel-less jackets, reference Giorgio Armani's work, and a cat print on T-shirts nod to the Italian designer's fondness for felines. A shadowy plaid, pinstripes cut into track-suit shapes, and color-blocked (black and brown) moto jackets bring in OL elements, which can be found in washed jeans with godets on the inside leg seams as well. The palette is neutral, the silhouette long and fluid. These are clothes that capture a relaxed island vibe. Nying's focus on Armani's 'more soft language,' resulted in what he calls 'collapsed tailoring.' Our Legacy Work Shop x Emporio Armani, Hallin notes, is about 'this really comfortable way of dressing elegant.' Photo: Alasdair McLellan / Courtesy of Our Legacy Work Shop and Emporio Armani Photo: Alasdair McLellan / Courtesy of Our Legacy Work Shop and Emporio Armani
