Giorgio Armani on Cinema, Mentorship, and the Armani Laboratorio

Giorgio Armani discusses his lifelong passion for cinema and his educational initiative Armani / Laboratorio, which provides practical training for young filmmakers. He reflects on how films like "La corona di ferro," "Via col vento," "Notorious," and "Vertigo" shaped his aesthetic, and cites directors Rossellini, Visconti, and Antonioni as influences. Armani compares his design philosophy to Stanley Kubrick's use of natural light, noting that his own style revolutionized costume design with coherence, elegance, and rigor. He states that cinema remains a powerful form of escape and storytelling, even in the age of digital media. The Armani / Laboratorio project, housed at Armani/Silos, aims to give students tools to develop their personal vision and perseverance. Armani expresses that if he were to direct a film, it would feature a compelling story, a twist, good rhythm, and special attention to aesthetics. The interview was published in Artribune Magazine #41.