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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
Fashion Week

A Master at Work at Emporio Armani

The Emporio Armani show was Armani doing Armani, with a dynamic spin. And it was very good.

Fashion Week

A Master at Work at Emporio Armani

The Emporio Armani show was Armani doing Armani, with a dynamic spin. And it was very good.


News & Analysis

Emilie Rubinfeld Named President of Carolina Herrera

Rubinfeld, who was previously chief marketing officer of the Puig-owned fashion house, is entering her new role on the heels of chief executive Francois Kress’ departure.

News & Analysis

Emilie Rubinfeld Named President of Carolina Herrera

Rubinfeld, who was previously chief marketing officer of the Puig-owned fashion house, is entering her new role on the heels of chief executive Francois Kress’ departure.


News & Analysis

The $13 Billion Zipper Wars

Japan’s YKK Group and China’s SBS control more than half the world’s zipper supply. In this global fastening arms race, who will come out on top?

News & Analysis

The $13 Billion Zipper Wars

Japan’s YKK Group and China’s SBS control more than half the world’s zipper supply. In this global fastening arms race, who will come out on top?


Global Markets

Is India the Solution to Fashion’s Woes?

India remains one of the most conspicuous growth opportunities for a global luxury market stuck in a rut.

Global Markets

Is India the Solution to Fashion’s Woes?

India remains one of the most conspicuous growth opportunities for a global luxury market stuck in a rut.


News & Analysis

The Elder Statesman Partners with NBA

As the relationship between fashion and basketball deepens, the collaboration marks the league’s first big push into luxury goods.

News & Analysis

The Elder Statesman Partners with NBA

As the relationship between fashion and basketball deepens, the collaboration marks the league’s first big push into luxury goods.


Technology

Yoox Net-A-Porter's Plan to Become a Mobile-Only Company

Since the two companies joined last year, chief executive officer Federico Marchetti has invested in new technology.

Technology

Yoox Net-A-Porter's Plan to Become a Mobile-Only Company

Since the two companies joined last year, chief executive officer Federico Marchetti has invested in new technology.


Fashion Week

Emporio Armani's Parisian Parade

The haphazard mix of styles, from military to slightly ethnic to romantic, could have done with a tighter edit.

Fashion Week

Emporio Armani's Parisian Parade

The haphazard mix of styles, from military to slightly ethnic to romantic, could have done with a tighter edit.


News & Analysis

LVMH to Buy Majority Stake in Germany's Rimowa For $716 Million

Alexandre Arnault, son of LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault, will become co-chief executive officer of Rimowa alongside Dieter Morszeck, who retains his 20 percent stake in the company.

News & Analysis

LVMH to Buy Majority Stake in Germany's Rimowa For $716 Million

Alexandre Arnault, son of LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault, will become co-chief executive officer of Rimowa alongside Dieter Morszeck, who retains his 20 percent stake in the company.


Fashion Week

In Milan, Fashion on Repeat

Though new voices bubbled under the surface, Milan Fashion Week hammered home repetitive brand ‘codes,’ raising questions about the purpose of staging fashion shows, says Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

In Milan, Fashion on Repeat

Though new voices bubbled under the surface, Milan Fashion Week hammered home repetitive brand ‘codes,’ raising questions about the purpose of staging fashion shows, says Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

Broken Promises at Giorgio Armani

Navy is the colour of Armani’s most recent triumphs, but this time, the magic and the mystery were missing.    

Fashion Week

Broken Promises at Giorgio Armani

Navy is the colour of Armani’s most recent triumphs, but this time, the magic and the mystery were missing.    


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