Later that year Clapton opened two Emporio Armani stores in New York City .
In 1996 his long - time friend Eric Clapton composed some songs for Armani 's fashion shows and has since dressed in Armani .
Later that year Eric Clapton opened two Armani   stores in New York City .
In 1996 his long - time friend Eric Clapton composed some songs for Armani 's fashion shows and has since dressed in Armani .