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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
Fashion Week

Armani's Starry World

The designer has an irritating propensity for rendering his models uniform.

Fashion Week

Armani's Starry World

The designer has an irritating propensity for rendering his models uniform.


Fashion Week

In Milan, Sweet Nightmares of Eternal Youth

Amidst the masculine stereotypes, Francesco Risso’s Marni moment best captured the underlying vibe of the week: an inner child run riot in the face of our grim times, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

In Milan, Sweet Nightmares of Eternal Youth

Amidst the masculine stereotypes, Francesco Risso’s Marni moment best captured the underlying vibe of the week: an inner child run riot in the face of our grim times, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

Turbo-Driven Seduction at Armani

If you needed a collection of clothing that would justify Armani’s continued existence on Planet Fashion, this was it.

Fashion Week

Turbo-Driven Seduction at Armani

If you needed a collection of clothing that would justify Armani’s continued existence on Planet Fashion, this was it.


Fashion Week

At Emporio Armani, The Matrix Meets the Past

The designer’s ‘classic progressive’ approach achieved a sort of digital elegance that made the tailoring feel modern.

Fashion Week

At Emporio Armani, The Matrix Meets the Past

The designer’s ‘classic progressive’ approach achieved a sort of digital elegance that made the tailoring feel modern.


China

Why Gucci Is Investing Big in These Five Cities

A multi-faceted partnership with one of the China's biggest luxury mall developers is just part of the equation.

China

Why Gucci Is Investing Big in These Five Cities

A multi-faceted partnership with one of the China's biggest luxury mall developers is just part of the equation.


Global Markets

‘Secret’ Indian Ateliers Keep Luxury Brands Buoyant

Hermès, Gucci, Prada and Christian Dior have all tapped ateliers in India to do exquisite handwork for the catwalk, but other luxury brands shroud their Indian connections in secrecy. Why?

Global Markets

‘Secret’ Indian Ateliers Keep Luxury Brands Buoyant

Hermès, Gucci, Prada and Christian Dior have all tapped ateliers in India to do exquisite handwork for the catwalk, but other luxury brands shroud their Indian connections in secrecy. Why?


Global Markets

Online Battle Heats Up in Latin America

Despite social unrest and a sluggish economy, Latin America’s fashion e-commerce sector is forecast to grow by more than 20 percent each year from 2019 to 2021. Here’s how to get in on the action.

Global Markets

Online Battle Heats Up in Latin America

Despite social unrest and a sluggish economy, Latin America’s fashion e-commerce sector is forecast to grow by more than 20 percent each year from 2019 to 2021. Here’s how to get in on the action.


Luxury

Does a Moncler-Kering Deal Really Make Sense?

Murmurs that the luxury outerwear label might be scooped up by the French conglomerate underscore likely further consolidation in the fashion business. But would it be the right move for either party?

Luxury

Does a Moncler-Kering Deal Really Make Sense?

Murmurs that the luxury outerwear label might be scooped up by the French conglomerate underscore likely further consolidation in the fashion business. But would it be the right move for either party?


Luxury

Bottega Veneta Sweeps The Fashion Awards

At the star-studded gala, guests including Donatella Versace, Tom Cruise and Rihanna celebrated fashion’s hottest talents and looked to a more inclusive future.

Luxury

Bottega Veneta Sweeps The Fashion Awards

At the star-studded gala, guests including Donatella Versace, Tom Cruise and Rihanna celebrated fashion’s hottest talents and looked to a more inclusive future.


Luxury

Tiffany Under the Microscope

This week, everyone will be talking about Tiffany's last set of earnings as a public company, Dior Men’s in Miami, Chanel’s Métiers d’Art show and The Fashion Awards in London. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Luxury

Tiffany Under the Microscope

This week, everyone will be talking about Tiffany's last set of earnings as a public company, Dior Men’s in Miami, Chanel’s Métiers d’Art show and The Fashion Awards in London. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


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