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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
News & Analysis

Stalin Shutdown Survivor’s Owner Brings Luxury to Masses

MOSCOW, Russia — On rainy days, the GUM mall on Moscow's Red Square swarms with tourists. Unfortunately for GUM, the hordes seeking shelter tend to

News & Analysis

Stalin Shutdown Survivor’s Owner Brings Luxury to Masses

MOSCOW, Russia — On rainy days, the GUM mall on Moscow's Red Square swarms with tourists. Unfortunately for GUM, the hordes seeking shelter tend to


Global Markets

Ukraine, a Complex Crossroads of New and Old

In the latest instalment of Market GPS, Robb Young examines Ukraine, a market going through a period of major transition.

Global Markets

Ukraine, a Complex Crossroads of New and Old

In the latest instalment of Market GPS, Robb Young examines Ukraine, a market going through a period of major transition.


News & Analysis

Making Sense of Burberry's Big News

BoF’s Imran Amed reflects on the surprise news that Christopher Bailey is set to take on the dual title of chief creative and chief executive officer, following the departure of Angela Ahrendts to Apple.

News & Analysis

Making Sense of Burberry's Big News

BoF’s Imran Amed reflects on the surprise news that Christopher Bailey is set to take on the dual title of chief creative and chief executive officer, following the departure of Angela Ahrendts to Apple.


News & Analysis

Charlotte Tilbury's Transformative Touch

Charlotte Tilbury, a member of the recently launched BoF 500, talks to Robin Mellery-Pratt about her wild childhood on Ibiza, the transformative power of makeup, and her new beauty brand that’s been a lifetime in the making.

News & Analysis

Charlotte Tilbury's Transformative Touch

Charlotte Tilbury, a member of the recently launched BoF 500, talks to Robin Mellery-Pratt about her wild childhood on Ibiza, the transformative power of makeup, and her new beauty brand that’s been a lifetime in the making.


Global Markets

The Family Firms Ruling Fashion in the Gulf States

To accompany the launch of the BoF 500, Robb Young examines how an omnipotent cartel of deep-pocketed families have managed to anchor themselves in the lucrative fashion markets of the Gulf States.

Global Markets

The Family Firms Ruling Fashion in the Gulf States

To accompany the launch of the BoF 500, Robb Young examines how an omnipotent cartel of deep-pocketed families have managed to anchor themselves in the lucrative fashion markets of the Gulf States.


News & Analysis

Versace Plans to Find Partner Before Year's End, Says CEO

MILAN, Italy — Versace expects to finalise a shortlist for buyers interested in a minority stake in the Italian fashion house by mid-October and

News & Analysis

Versace Plans to Find Partner Before Year's End, Says CEO

MILAN, Italy — Versace expects to finalise a shortlist for buyers interested in a minority stake in the Italian fashion house by mid-October and



Fashion Week

Fashion's New Stella

With Milan Fashion Week in need of fresh blood, Giorgio Armani has invited emerging Italian designer Stella Jean to present her ethical Spring/Summer 2014 collection at the Teatro Armani, his Via Bergognone show space.

Fashion Week

Fashion's New Stella

With Milan Fashion Week in need of fresh blood, Giorgio Armani has invited emerging Italian designer Stella Jean to present her ethical Spring/Summer 2014 collection at the Teatro Armani, his Via Bergognone show space.


Global Markets

Kazakhstan, More than Just a Klondike

In the next instalment of Market GPS, BoF examines Kazakhstan, the undisputed goliath of Central Asia.

Global Markets

Kazakhstan, More than Just a Klondike

In the next instalment of Market GPS, BoF examines Kazakhstan, the undisputed goliath of Central Asia.


News & Analysis

Arnault Lets Them Eat Cake Amid Luxury Hospitality Push

PARIS, France — French billionaire Bernard Arnault wants you to spend the night and eat his pastries.

News & Analysis

Arnault Lets Them Eat Cake Amid Luxury Hospitality Push

PARIS, France — French billionaire Bernard Arnault wants you to spend the night and eat his pastries.


What is The BoF 500?

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.

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