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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

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.

Luxury

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.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Fashion Week

In Search of Modern Couture

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

Fashion Week

In Search of Modern Couture

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


Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


Global Markets

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.

Global Markets

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.


Sports

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.

Sports

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.


Fashion 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.

Fashion 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.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Fashion Week

In Paris, Post-Pandemic Couture

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

Fashion Week

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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