Parma – From December 13, 2025 to February 8, 2026, the Valserena Abbey in Parma hosts Giorgio Armani CSAC Archive, an exhibition that celebrates the creative flair of Giorgio Armani through over 100 original works drawn from beyond 8.000 materials of his archive collection, donated by the designer to the Communication Studies and Archive Center (CSAC) of the University of Parma in the 1980s.
The exhibition is a real journey into the origins of Armani's creative thinking, with drawings, sketches, figurines and design materials made between the 1975 and 1980These works offer a close-up look at the process of developing the aesthetic language that made Armani one of the most iconic names in global fashion.
A very fascinating element of the exhibition is the film posters linked to the films that marked the designer's international consecration: Me and Annie by Woody Allen, where Diane Keaton He wore an Armani suit for the first time, winning the Oscar in 1978, and American Gigolo by Paul Schrader, the 1980 film that revolutionized the imagery of men's fashion thanks to the suits created for Richard Gere.
Beyond pure aesthetics, the exhibition explores the thematic threads of Armani's stylistic evolution: the reinterpretation of the female figure, the balance between elegance and free movement, the innovative use of fabrics and the progressive deconstruction of traditional sartorial codes.
The official inauguration is scheduled for Saturday 13 December at 17pm, with speeches by Rector of the University of Parma, Paolo Martelli, and CSAC Deputy Director, Sara MartinThe exhibition is open to the public on weekends, with hours that allow residents and visitors to immerse themselves in the history of one of the great masters of Italian fashion.
With Giorgio Armani CSAC ArchiveParma confirms its position as a stage for international cultural initiatives, offering a unique insight into the roots and early intuitions of a visionary who helped define the aesthetic identity of Made in Italy around the world.