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

His heirs face key decisions, from selecting a new chief executive officer to choosing an industry partner for the future 

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 Italian fashion mogul’s death this month at the age of 91 has triggered intense speculation and analysis about which company would make the most sense as a buyer

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 late designer has left instructions for a 15% stake to be sold within 18 months

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

A new generation of designers is taking command at three of fashion’s biggest global brands, Chanel, Dior and Gucci

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

While the company has offered no specifics about what comes next, it has pledged to protect what the Italian designer created

Armani, who was 91, was synonymous with modern Italian style and elegance.
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Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies at 91

[ROME] Designer Giorgio Armani, who helped to put Italy at the forefront of global fashion and dressed Hollywood stars, has died at the age of 91, the company that he founded and led for five decades ...