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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
Retail

Michael Kors Is the Latest Brand to Depart from the Fashion Calendar

The American fashion giant will move to producing two collections per year, and will sell its clothes to retailers before it reveals its product to the public. It also will skip New York Fashion Week this September.

Retail

Michael Kors Is the Latest Brand to Depart from the Fashion Calendar

The American fashion giant will move to producing two collections per year, and will sell its clothes to retailers before it reveals its product to the public. It also will skip New York Fashion Week this September.


Media

Fashion Magazines Hit as Luxury Ad Spend Dwindles

Global fashion houses are slashing their marketing budgets by 30 to 80 percent to weather the economic fallout of the pandemic.

Media

Fashion Magazines Hit as Luxury Ad Spend Dwindles

Global fashion houses are slashing their marketing budgets by 30 to 80 percent to weather the economic fallout of the pandemic.


Luxury

Why Luxury Came to the Rescue

To support the fight against Covid-19, European fashion companies have been doing everything from producing hand sanitiser to building new hospital wings. What’s driving these wartime-like efforts?

Luxury

Why Luxury Came to the Rescue

To support the fight against Covid-19, European fashion companies have been doing everything from producing hand sanitiser to building new hospital wings. What’s driving these wartime-like efforts?


Retail

The Uncertain Future of the American Mall

This week, Neiman Marcus filed for bankruptcy, Nordstrom announced the permanent shuttering of 16 stores and Lord & Taylor said it would liquidate merchandise in all of its locations, raising questions about the future of the shopping malls they anchor.

Retail

The Uncertain Future of the American Mall

This week, Neiman Marcus filed for bankruptcy, Nordstrom announced the permanent shuttering of 16 stores and Lord & Taylor said it would liquidate merchandise in all of its locations, raising questions about the future of the shopping malls they anchor.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Missoni Appoints CEO, Condé Nast Taps Communications Lead from Vice

This week, Missoni appoints a former Giorgio Armani executive to CEO, while Condé Nast hires its first ever global chief communications officer.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Missoni Appoints CEO, Condé Nast Taps Communications Lead from Vice

This week, Missoni appoints a former Giorgio Armani executive to CEO, while Condé Nast hires its first ever global chief communications officer.


Media

Fashion and Music Find New Ways to Partner in the Pandemic

It may be a while before concerts and red carpets are allowed again, but luxury brands are finding creative ways to engage with the music industry in the meantime.

Media

Fashion and Music Find New Ways to Partner in the Pandemic

It may be a while before concerts and red carpets are allowed again, but luxury brands are finding creative ways to engage with the music industry in the meantime.


Media

V Magazine Launches Initiative to Support Emerging Creative Talent in the Era of Covid-19

CreatiVity is one of many programmes set up by media companies to boost exposure for young creatives.

Media

V Magazine Launches Initiative to Support Emerging Creative Talent in the Era of Covid-19

CreatiVity is one of many programmes set up by media companies to boost exposure for young creatives.


Luxury

London and Paris Men’s and Couture Fashion Weeks Cancelled, Milan Men’s Week Postponed

The Covid-19 epidemic is upending fashion weeks around the world.

Luxury

London and Paris Men’s and Couture Fashion Weeks Cancelled, Milan Men’s Week Postponed

The Covid-19 epidemic is upending fashion weeks around the world.


Luxury

Armani Pivots to Produce Medical Overalls

A consortium of Italian fashion companies is soon expected to start producing million of protective face masks.

Luxury

Armani Pivots to Produce Medical Overalls

A consortium of Italian fashion companies is soon expected to start producing million of protective face masks.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Hugo Boss CEO, Under Armour Chief Product Officer To Exit

This week, Hugo Boss CEO Mark Langer announced his departure, while the chief product officer of Under Armour is also due to exit. 

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Hugo Boss CEO, Under Armour Chief Product Officer To Exit

This week, Hugo Boss CEO Mark Langer announced his departure, while the chief product officer of Under Armour is also due to exit. 


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