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


Giorgio Armani: Lion in Winter
Fashion’s most successful designer is finally in touch with his tender side after a career driven by perpetual dissatisfaction. In an exclusive interview, he looks back on his life and addresses the mysteries of his succession plan.

Giorgio Armani: Lion in Winter
Fashion’s most successful designer is finally in touch with his tender side after a career driven by perpetual dissatisfaction. In an exclusive interview, he looks back on his life and addresses the mysteries of his succession plan.

Armani Returns to Profitability, Trading Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
The closely-held Italian fashion giant reported consolidated revenues of over €2 billion for 2021, meeting its rebound target a year earlier than owner and CEO Giorgio Armani had forecast.

Armani Returns to Profitability, Trading Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
The closely-held Italian fashion giant reported consolidated revenues of over €2 billion for 2021, meeting its rebound target a year earlier than owner and CEO Giorgio Armani had forecast.

In Search of Modern Couture
Tradition coursed through the veins of Paris couture week with few outliers, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

In Search of Modern Couture
Tradition coursed through the veins of Paris couture week with few outliers, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

At Couture, the Murmuring 30s
The first days of the Paris couture shows offered subliminal reflections of other times and places when things were just as bad as they are now, writes Tim Blanks.

At Couture, the Murmuring 30s
The first days of the Paris couture shows offered subliminal reflections of other times and places when things were just as bad as they are now, writes Tim Blanks.

At the Milan Men’s Shows, Rags to Riches
Whatever the vibe, product took centre stage, from Prada to JW Anderson to Versace, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

At the Milan Men’s Shows, Rags to Riches
Whatever the vibe, product took centre stage, from Prada to JW Anderson to Versace, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Op-Ed | Fashion Month Is Over. The War Is Not.
Is Ukraine still on the industry’s mind? Let’s provide struggling Ukrainian fashion professionals with opportunities, argues Vena Brykalin.

Op-Ed | Fashion Month Is Over. The War Is Not.
Is Ukraine still on the industry’s mind? Let’s provide struggling Ukrainian fashion professionals with opportunities, argues Vena Brykalin.

Why Luxury Brands Want in on Football
Fashion and football have a complicated history, but labels from Dior to Moncler now see major opportunities in the world’s most popular sport.

Why Luxury Brands Want in on Football
Fashion and football have a complicated history, but labels from Dior to Moncler now see major opportunities in the world’s most popular sport.

Giorgio Armani Cancels Men’s, Haute Couture Shows As Omicron Infections Rise
The Italian fashion company cited rising rates of Covid-19 infections across Europe as the reason for cancelling its Emporio Armani, Giorgio Armani and Giorgio Armani Privé fashion shows, which were due to take place this January at Milan Fashion Week Men’s and Paris Haute Couture Week.

Giorgio Armani Cancels Men’s, Haute Couture Shows As Omicron Infections Rise
The Italian fashion company cited rising rates of Covid-19 infections across Europe as the reason for cancelling its Emporio Armani, Giorgio Armani and Giorgio Armani Privé fashion shows, which were due to take place this January at Milan Fashion Week Men’s and Paris Haute Couture Week.

As Armani Speculation Swirls, What’s Next for Italy’s Dealmaking Surge?
The current wave of mergers and listings is expected to grow as big groups like LVMH and Kering surge ahead and Italy’s last remaining luxury independents face pressure to bounce back from the pandemic while juggling succession planning and digital transformation.

As Armani Speculation Swirls, What’s Next for Italy’s Dealmaking Surge?
The current wave of mergers and listings is expected to grow as big groups like LVMH and Kering surge ahead and Italy’s last remaining luxury independents face pressure to bounce back from the pandemic while juggling succession planning and digital transformation.

In Paris, Post-Pandemic Couture
On the first two days of Haute Couture Week, escapism was laced with a heavier side, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

In Paris, Post-Pandemic Couture
On the first two days of Haute Couture Week, escapism was laced with a heavier side, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
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