Armani Junior
Armani Group · Italy
Armani Junior is the children's line of the Armani fashion house, which also produces Armani Junior and Baby collections. The Armani business, Giorgio Armani S.p.A., was founded in Milan in 1975 by Giorgio Armani and Sergio Galeotti. After Giorgio Armani's death in September 2025, its ownership is governed by his will and foundation.
| Parent business | Giorgio Armani S.p.A., founded 1975 |
|---|---|
| Founders of Armani | Giorgio Armani and Sergio Galeotti |
| Owner | Giorgio Armani Foundation and family (per Wikipedia) |
| Headquarters | Milan, Italy |
| Sales points | 167 independent stores plus department stores (per Wikipedia) |
| Website | armani.com |
What is Armani Junior?
Armani Junior is a children's line within the Armani family of brands. Wikipedia lists Armani Junior and Baby among the related lines of Giorgio Armani S.p.A., alongside Armani Privé, Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, A|X Armani Exchange, Armani/Casa, Armani/Dolci and Armani/Fiori. The year the children's line itself began is not stated in the source reviewed.
Ownership
Giorgio Armani S.p.A. was founded in Milan in 1975 by Giorgio Armani and Sergio Galeotti. Wikipedia reports that the company is owned by the Giorgio Armani Foundation, which holds an undisclosed stake, and by Armani's family. Giorgio Armani died on 4 September 2025. According to the same source, his will directs the foundation and heirs to sell an initial 15 per cent stake within 18 months to a preferred luxury group, which may later acquire up to 54.9 per cent, with the foundation keeping at least 30 per cent. Readers should check for later developments.
Distribution
Wikipedia states that Armani Junior and Baby are sold through 167 independent stores and also in some department stores, including Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. Within the group, eyewear is licensed to Luxottica and fragrances and cosmetics to L'Oreal, which shows that the Armani model combines own retail with licensing.
Why it matters
Armani Junior extends a major Italian luxury name into childrenswear. It is an example of how designer houses use a dedicated children's line to bring the brand to families, while the group's future shareholder structure is a point of interest for the whole luxury sector.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Armani Junior?
Armani Junior belongs to the Armani business, Giorgio Armani S.p.A., which is owned by the Giorgio Armani Foundation and Armani's family according to Wikipedia. Giorgio Armani died in September 2025 and his will provides for a staged sale of a minority stake.
Is Armani Junior a luxury brand?
Armani Junior is the children's line of the luxury house Armani and is sold in Armani stores and selected department stores. It is generally placed at the luxury end of childrenswear.