Giorgio Armani

Models presenting creations by the late Italian designer Giorgio Armani for the Spring/Summer 2026 Women's Collection at Milan Fashion Week last week.

Fashion bids Armani farewell at designer’s final Milan shows

L’Oreal has a license with Armani to market its fragrance, makeup and skincare products until 2050.

L’Oreal only interested in Armani’s profitable beauty business

The designer, known in the industry as “King Giorgio”, died on Sep 4, at 91 and with no children.

In surprise twist, Armani’s will instructs heirs to gradually sell fashion brand or seek listing 

The challenge is particularly acute at Gucci, which missed out on the post-pandemic boom and has struggled since the departure of designer Alessandro Michele in 2024.

High stakes for high fashion: brands bet on luxury revival on the catwalk

Armani, who rose from a window dresser to create one of the world’s most prominent luxury houses, was a hands-on boss who kept tight control over his company.

Armani’s death puts fate of luxury empire in hands of heirs

Armani, who was 91, was synonymous with modern Italian style and elegance.
OBITUARY

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies at 91