Giorgio Armani
1934 - 2025
The venerable Italian designer built a global empire around sleek tailoring and on-brand hospitality.
Armani Pledges to Go Fur-Free
Giorgio Armani has agreed to stop using fur for all its products, following years of lobbying by animal rights activists.
Armani Pledges to Go Fur-Free
Giorgio Armani has agreed to stop using fur for all its products, following years of lobbying by animal rights activists.
Asia Tycoons Deck Out Business Jets with Hermès, Chanel
Asia is expected to create more billionaire wealth than the US within a decade, and the proliferation of moguls is expected to spur a buying spree for private jets that will triple the luxury aircraft fleet in Greater China.
Asia Tycoons Deck Out Business Jets with Hermès, Chanel
Asia is expected to create more billionaire wealth than the US within a decade, and the proliferation of moguls is expected to spur a buying spree for private jets that will triple the luxury aircraft fleet in Greater China.
In Armani’s Shadow
In response to excess elsewhere in Milan, Giorgio Armani endorsed sombre, black velvet for everything — from trackpants to eveningwear — which sometimes overshadowed the collection.
In Armani’s Shadow
In response to excess elsewhere in Milan, Giorgio Armani endorsed sombre, black velvet for everything — from trackpants to eveningwear — which sometimes overshadowed the collection.
New Pop?
The picture painted by the latest Emporio Armani collection was distinctly limited, and did not, as the shownotes proposed, “speak of Armani’s whole history.”
New Pop?
The picture painted by the latest Emporio Armani collection was distinctly limited, and did not, as the shownotes proposed, “speak of Armani’s whole history.”
Viva Milano! Viva Fashion! Viva Italy!
In Milan, a remarkable show of unity from Italy's fashion industry signals an important step forwards, but as Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi pointed out, the local industry must be open to change and innovation.
Viva Milano! Viva Fashion! Viva Italy!
In Milan, a remarkable show of unity from Italy's fashion industry signals an important step forwards, but as Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi pointed out, the local industry must be open to change and innovation.
L’Oreal Sales Beat Estimates on Accelerating Growth in Luxury
L’Oreal SA reported revenue that beat analysts’ estimates as sales growth accelerated at its luxury division and in North America.
L’Oreal Sales Beat Estimates on Accelerating Growth in Luxury
L’Oreal SA reported revenue that beat analysts’ estimates as sales growth accelerated at its luxury division and in North America.
The Risks of Changing Creative Directors
Changing the guard at the creative helm of a major fashion house is capital-intensive but can reap great rewards. What’s at stake when fashion houses cycle through designers?
The Risks of Changing Creative Directors
Changing the guard at the creative helm of a major fashion house is capital-intensive but can reap great rewards. What’s at stake when fashion houses cycle through designers?
Couture's Melancholia
As ready-to-wear moves further upmarket, the culture of couture is fading away.
Couture's Melancholia
As ready-to-wear moves further upmarket, the culture of couture is fading away.
A Sci-Fi Wuthering Heights at Armani Privé
The absolute confidence with which Armani delivered such a message was awe-inspiring — but that means he won't always please everyone.
A Sci-Fi Wuthering Heights at Armani Privé
The absolute confidence with which Armani delivered such a message was awe-inspiring — but that means he won't always please everyone.
Making Valentino Magic
Chiuri and Piccioli take their man on a journey, from earthbound to starkissed.
Making Valentino Magic
Chiuri and Piccioli take their man on a journey, from earthbound to starkissed.
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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.
