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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

Luxury Stores Add More Amenities in a Tougher Market

With designer goods available online anytime, luxury retailers are adding more amenities and personal touches for in-person shopping.

Luxury

Luxury Stores Add More Amenities in a Tougher Market

With designer goods available online anytime, luxury retailers are adding more amenities and personal touches for in-person shopping.


Marketing

Gucci Among World’s Hottest Fashion Brands, While Prada Cools

Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel are among fashion's ‘hottest’ luxury brands, earning editorial coverage that matches or exceeds their print advertising spend.

Marketing

Gucci Among World’s Hottest Fashion Brands, While Prada Cools

Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel are among fashion's ‘hottest’ luxury brands, earning editorial coverage that matches or exceeds their print advertising spend.


Financial Markets

Armani Creates Foundation as Succession Issue Looms

Giorgio Armani has said he would create a foundation in his name, for the first time shedding some light on succession plans for his fashion business.

Financial Markets

Armani Creates Foundation as Succession Issue Looms

Giorgio Armani has said he would create a foundation in his name, for the first time shedding some light on succession plans for his fashion business.


Fashion Week

Armani Chooses Paris Over Milan for Emporio Line September Show

Giorgio Armani said his younger and more accessible Emporio Armani line would go on show in Paris in September instead of Milan, but that this was a one-off.

Fashion Week

Armani Chooses Paris Over Milan for Emporio Line September Show

Giorgio Armani said his younger and more accessible Emporio Armani line would go on show in Paris in September instead of Milan, but that this was a one-off.


News & Analysis

At Creative Helm of a Fashion Brand, Which Configuration Works Best?

From brand-makers to dual-role CEO-cum-creative directors, fashion brands are experimenting with a range of creative configurations.

News & Analysis

At Creative Helm of a Fashion Brand, Which Configuration Works Best?

From brand-makers to dual-role CEO-cum-creative directors, fashion brands are experimenting with a range of creative configurations.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Maria Grazia Chiuri Exits Valentino, Ousted Gucci CEO to Dolce & Gabbana

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


Fashion Week

Identity Theft at Paris Couture

In a couture season ‘hijacked’ by marketers, Mr Martin Margiela was at the center of the problem and the solution.

Fashion Week

Identity Theft at Paris Couture

In a couture season ‘hijacked’ by marketers, Mr Martin Margiela was at the center of the problem and the solution.


Fashion Week

Sensual Severity at Armani Privé

Armani made clothes of striking purity, with paradoxical accents of carnality.

Fashion Week

Sensual Severity at Armani Privé

Armani made clothes of striking purity, with paradoxical accents of carnality.


Fashion Week

An Urban Mold at Emporio Armani

The designer is at his best when he goes fuss-free and concept-free, and the collection worked exactly for this reason.

Fashion Week

An Urban Mold at Emporio Armani

The designer is at his best when he goes fuss-free and concept-free, and the collection worked exactly for this reason.


Fashion Week

Creation, or Just More Product?

Save for exceptions like Gucci, Fendi, Damir Doma and Giorgio Armani, most of the labels showing at Milan men's fashion week ditched creation for product design.

Fashion Week

Creation, or Just More Product?

Save for exceptions like Gucci, Fendi, Damir Doma and Giorgio Armani, most of the labels showing at Milan men's fashion week ditched creation for product design.


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