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Giorgio Armani

1934 - 2025

The venerable Italian designer built a global empire around sleek tailoring and on-brand hospitality.

Giorgio Armani
Luxury

Armani Streamlines Brands and Store Network as Sales Drop

The Milan-based company is shrinking from seven labels to three main lines after recording its first annual sales decline since 2009.

Luxury

Armani Streamlines Brands and Store Network as Sales Drop

The Milan-based company is shrinking from seven labels to three main lines after recording its first annual sales decline since 2009.


Fashion Week

Confusion Reigns at Paris Couture

At a disjointed couture week invaded by ready-to-wear brands, Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli delivered the most touching show of the season.

Fashion Week

Confusion Reigns at Paris Couture

At a disjointed couture week invaded by ready-to-wear brands, Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli delivered the most touching show of the season.


Fashion Week

A Conceptual Haunting at Armani Privé

Giorgio Armani's nod to the late Franca Sozzani was largely conceptual, present more in the restraint that permeated than in the collection itself.

Fashion Week

A Conceptual Haunting at Armani Privé

Giorgio Armani's nod to the late Franca Sozzani was largely conceptual, present more in the restraint that permeated than in the collection itself.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Pal Zileri Names Creative Director, Condé Nast Britain Appoints Chief Digital Officer

This week, Pal Zileri appoints Rocco Iannone as its new creative director, while Condé Nast Britain names Simon Gresham Jones chief digital officer.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Pal Zileri Names Creative Director, Condé Nast Britain Appoints Chief Digital Officer

This week, Pal Zileri appoints Rocco Iannone as its new creative director, while Condé Nast Britain names Simon Gresham Jones chief digital officer.


Fashion Week

Most Wanted in Milan: Originality

Milanese designers referenced Balenciaga, Raf Simons and Gosha Rubchinskiy a bit too much, but Fendi, Marni and Zegna stood out.

Fashion Week

Most Wanted in Milan: Originality

Milanese designers referenced Balenciaga, Raf Simons and Gosha Rubchinskiy a bit too much, but Fendi, Marni and Zegna stood out.


Fashion Week

Made in Armani

The collection encapsulated a pretty accurate index of Armani’s strengths, but the repetitive nature of the designer's presentations often obscures the appealing languor of his clothes.

Fashion Week

Made in Armani

The collection encapsulated a pretty accurate index of Armani’s strengths, but the repetitive nature of the designer's presentations often obscures the appealing languor of his clothes.


Workplace & Talent

Announcing Cefinn, Asket, Level Shoes

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

Announcing Cefinn, Asket, Level Shoes

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


Fashion Week

Emporio Armani Goes to Ancient Japan

More than a literal take on Japonisme, the fierceness and bold layering of the looks seemed suited to metropolitan martial arts, giving the collection a resolutely urban spin.

Fashion Week

Emporio Armani Goes to Ancient Japan

More than a literal take on Japonisme, the fierceness and bold layering of the looks seemed suited to metropolitan martial arts, giving the collection a resolutely urban spin.


News & Analysis

News Bites | The RealReal Raises $50 Million, Yoox Net-a-Porter Says No to Fur

In today's News Bites, the RealReal adds more cash to its coffers, while the Yoox Net-a-Porter Group has adopted a company-wide no-fur policy.

News & Analysis

News Bites | The RealReal Raises $50 Million, Yoox Net-a-Porter Says No to Fur

In today's News Bites, the RealReal adds more cash to its coffers, while the Yoox Net-a-Porter Group has adopted a company-wide no-fur policy.


News & Analysis

Armani's Egyptian Supplier Mulls US Foray on Weaker Pound

Arafa Holding, the Egyptian maker of clothes for global brands such as Giorgio Armani and Massimo Dutti, plans to expand sales to the US as it aims to “aggressively” target the middle-income segments.

News & Analysis

Armani's Egyptian Supplier Mulls US Foray on Weaker Pound

Arafa Holding, the Egyptian maker of clothes for global brands such as Giorgio Armani and Massimo Dutti, plans to expand sales to the US as it aims to “aggressively” target the middle-income segments.


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