Emporio Armani 1980s Double-Breasted Double-Pleat Suit - Size M Jacket / 32" Waist

For Sale - Emporio Armani 1980s Double-Breasted Double-Pleat Suit

Emporio Armani suits from the 1980s were iconic for their relaxed yet sophisticated tailoring, embodying the power dressing trend of the decade while redefining menswear with a softer, more fluid silhouette. Key characteristics included:

• Unstructured Jackets: Unlike the stiff, structured suits of prior decades, Giorgio Armani popularized deconstructed jackets with little to no padding, allowing for a more natural drape.
• Wide, Padded Shoulders: While less rigid than traditional suits, Emporio Armani suits still featured broad shoulders, emphasizing a strong yet relaxed frame.
• Loose, Pleated Trousers: High-waisted and voluminous, often with deep pleats and a tapered leg, adding to the effortless elegance of the look.
• Muted & Neutral Colors: Armani favored shades like gray, beige, navy, and black, often in luxurious fabrics such as wool, linen, and silk blends.
• Double-Breasted & Single-Breasted Styles: Both styles were popular, often with lower button stances that elongated the torso.
• Soft, Lightweight Fabrics: Armani’s innovative use of lightweight wool and blends created suits that were comfortable yet refined.

These suits became synonymous with 1980s luxury and were famously worn by actors such as Richard Gere in American Gigolo (1980) and Don Johnson in Miami Vice, helping cement their place in fashion history.

Size: M Jacket / 32" Waist
Measurements:
22.5“ Pit to Pit
19" Shoulder to Shoulder
31“ Back Length
25“ Sleeve Length

Measurements:
32" Waist
30” Inseam 
8.5” Hem Width
42” Total Length
12” Thigh Width from Crotch
12” Rise

Condition: Used with no major flaws - marks to jacket elbow as pictured