Giorgio Armani S.p.A., headquartered in Italy, was established in 1947 by Giorgio Armani and Sergio Galeotti to design men's clothing.  In 1974 they introduced a women's wear line.  In 1980, Giorgio Armani won international acclaim by designing the clothing for Richard Gere in his film, American Gigolo.  Today, the company licenses its name to numerous products, including perfume, cosmetics, watches, accessories, jewelry, and eyewear.

Giorgio Armani Sunglasses are designed with an eye towards sophisticated elegance that never goes out of style.  The frames are manufactured in an androgynous style in colors and forms that have made Giorgio Armani products famous the world wide.  Scores of famous people have been spotted wearing Giorgio Armani Sunglasses, including Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie, Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears, Brad Pitt, Russell Crowe and Johnny Knoxville.  Safilo is the licensed manufacturer of Giorgio Armani Sunglasses.

Established by the Tabacchi family in 1934, Safilo manufactures and distributes eyeglass frames, sport goggles and sunglasses, selling its products in sporting goods stores and through opticians under their own Carrera and Smith brands and more than twenty licensed names including Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Kate Spade, Liz Claiborne and Hugo Boss.

Using subsidiaries and distributors through out the world, Safilo offers its products in over 120 countries.