Giorgio Armani
1934 - 2025
The venerable Italian designer built a global empire around sleek tailoring and on-brand hospitality.


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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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