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


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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Power Moves | Maria Grazia Chiuri Exits Valentino, Ousted Gucci CEO to Dolce & Gabbana
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

Power Moves | Maria Grazia Chiuri Exits Valentino, Ousted Gucci CEO to Dolce & Gabbana
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the 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.

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.

Sensual Severity at Armani Privé
Armani made clothes of striking purity, with paradoxical accents of carnality.

Sensual Severity at Armani Privé
Armani made clothes of striking purity, with paradoxical accents of carnality.

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.

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.

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.

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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