Giorgio Armani’s signature glamour is finally heading to the seas.
The Italian creative is designing two superyachts for the Italian Sea Group, and the first has just launched out of the shipbuilder’s Marina di Carrara headquarters. The 236-foot (72-meter) behemoth, built under the group’s Admiral brand, will make its public debut at the Monaco Yacht Show later this year.
Armani told Robb Report last year that his blueprints were inspired by the clean lines of military vessels “and the optimization of space characteristic of old ships—away with all the infrastructures that can normally be seen, such as the tenders.” And you can certainly see that in the above image: The superyacht is full of svelte, curved lines that come together to form a rather sleek, gold-colored structure, comprised of satin aluminum with stainless-steel details. There are plenty of floor-to-ceiling windows on board, too, opening the inside to the sea. The superyacht’s upper decks, meanwhile, offer up a “suspended terrace” design, according to the brand; the area is home to an open-air lounge and a helipad. The project was also completed in partnership with Centro Stile, also owned by the Italian Sea Group.
Inside the golden vessel, Armani/Casa brought the interiors to life. In this space, the designer’s influence is impossible to miss: It’s reminiscent of Armani’s luxurious designs, with Black Marquinia marble, golden Calacatta, and Canaletto walnut found throughout, accented by bold decor.
“This yacht represents the confluence of Giorgio Armani’s poetic elegance and The Italian Sea Group’s technical excellence,” says Giovanni Costantino, founder and CEO of the Italian Sea Group. “A creative journey that has turned a dream into a reality that sails the seas with grace.”
Armani’s journey with the Italian Sea Group has been brewing since 2021, when the brand invested in the shipbuilder. And, as we mentioned, the Armani-Italian Sea Group duo isn’t done yet. The pair will also be dreaming up another superyacht sometime soon, so keep your eyes out for any updates on project No. 2. Plus, considering that the Italian Sea Group also has Tecnomar, Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63, and Perini Navi under its umbrella, it’ll be plenty busy until that next launch.
