Giorgio Armani
1934 - 2025
The venerable Italian designer built a global empire around sleek tailoring and on-brand hospitality.
Can Topshop Owner Arcadia Still Be Saved?
Creditors could vote down Arcadia chairman Philip Green's restructuring proposal leaving administrators to seek out new owners for Topshop.
Can Topshop Owner Arcadia Still Be Saved?
Creditors could vote down Arcadia chairman Philip Green's restructuring proposal leaving administrators to seek out new owners for Topshop.
Power Moves | Pringle of Scotland Names Menswear Designer, JC Penney Hires Womenswear SVP
This week, Pringle of Scotland announces Giuseppe Marretta as Massimo Nicosia’s successor, while JC Penney taps a veteran from Guess to lead its women’s apparel unit.
Power Moves | Pringle of Scotland Names Menswear Designer, JC Penney Hires Womenswear SVP
This week, Pringle of Scotland announces Giuseppe Marretta as Massimo Nicosia’s successor, while JC Penney taps a veteran from Guess to lead its women’s apparel unit.
Op-Ed | Why Rihanna’s Fenty Is The End of the Star Designer
Fenty has pushed the idea of the star designer to its logical conclusion — and breaking point. After all, who needs a star designer when you have a real star?
Op-Ed | Why Rihanna’s Fenty Is The End of the Star Designer
Fenty has pushed the idea of the star designer to its logical conclusion — and breaking point. After all, who needs a star designer when you have a real star?
Kering to Pay €1.25 Billion Tax Settlement
The settlement with the Italian revenue agency relating to Gucci and Swiss subsidiary Luxury Goods International SA requires the French group to pay €897 million in additional taxes, along with further payment for penalties and interest, for a total of €1.25 billion.
Kering to Pay €1.25 Billion Tax Settlement
The settlement with the Italian revenue agency relating to Gucci and Swiss subsidiary Luxury Goods International SA requires the French group to pay €897 million in additional taxes, along with further payment for penalties and interest, for a total of €1.25 billion.
Kering’s Shopping List Should Include These Brands
To continue to create shareholder value, the French luxury group may need to make at least one major acquisition.
Kering’s Shopping List Should Include These Brands
To continue to create shareholder value, the French luxury group may need to make at least one major acquisition.
The Future of Chanel
The world’s most popular luxury megabrand is not for sale, according to its secretive owners. But what if it was? BoF does the analysis.
The Future of Chanel
The world’s most popular luxury megabrand is not for sale, according to its secretive owners. But what if it was? BoF does the analysis.
Stefano Pilati’s Next Move
From his new base in Berlin, the former Yves Saint Laurent designer is breaking away from the traditional luxury model and building a fledgling fashion venture rooted in accessible pricing, digital sales and customer feedback. Can it scale?
Stefano Pilati’s Next Move
From his new base in Berlin, the former Yves Saint Laurent designer is breaking away from the traditional luxury model and building a fledgling fashion venture rooted in accessible pricing, digital sales and customer feedback. Can it scale?
Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't
The death of Karl Lagerfeld has put a spotlight on succession planning quandaries at major brands, from Ralph Lauren to Giorgio Armani. What can the industry learn from the successes and stumbles of the past?
Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't
The death of Karl Lagerfeld has put a spotlight on succession planning quandaries at major brands, from Ralph Lauren to Giorgio Armani. What can the industry learn from the successes and stumbles of the past?
In Milan, Looking Back to Move Forward
A bit brutal, full of product, and looking backward to move forward: the Versace collection summed up the spirit of the season perfectly, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
In Milan, Looking Back to Move Forward
A bit brutal, full of product, and looking backward to move forward: the Versace collection summed up the spirit of the season perfectly, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Giorgio Armani’s Stately Severity
After making some changes this season, Armani’s men and women definitely belonged together, but there was still security in tradition and the familiar.
Giorgio Armani’s Stately Severity
After making some changes this season, Armani’s men and women definitely belonged together, but there was still security in tradition and the familiar.
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