1970: Giorgio Armani establishes himself as a freelance designer.
1975: Armani and Sergio Galeotti establish Giorgio Armani, S.p.A.
1978: Armani enters licensing agreement with GFT.
1979: Giorgio Armani Corp. is established in the United States.
1980: American Gigolo brings Armani fashions to the big screen.
1985: Giorgio Armani becomes sole owner of firm after Galeotti's death.
1989: Armani begins acquiring control of its factories.
1991: A/X store opens in New York.
1997: Collezioni Giorgio Armani stores open in Milan, London, and Tokyo.
2000: Armani opens $73 million Milan megastore during 25th anniversary year.