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Armani's succession plan: Sale of company shares mandated in will

More information is emerging about the future of the late designer Giorgio Armani's company. New reports state that his heirs must sell a share of the company or initiate a stock market listing. News agency Reuters has seen a copy of the will. It states that the heirs must sell a 15 percent share within 18 months. At a later stage (between three...

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Giorgio Armani's final collections to be shown at Milan Fashion Week

The Armani Group will proceed with its scheduled shows at Milan Fashion Week. Despite the passing of designer Giorgio Armani last week, both Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani will present their spring/summer 2026 collections. These will be the last garments designed by Armani himself. In addition to the fashion shows, the previously announced...

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Close friends and family bid farewell to fashion designer Armani

A small circle of family members, friends and close colleagues bid farewell to the Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani at a memorial service. The private ceremony took place at the church in the small village of Rivalta, near his birthplace of Piacenza in northern Italy. Armani’s life and business partner, Leo Dell'Orco, his sister, nieces...

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Giorgio Armani's funeral to be held privately on Monday

Rome - Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 91, will be laid to rest on Monday afternoon in a private ceremony in a town in northern Italy. Local authorities made the announcement. "Armani's private funeral will be held in the small church of San Martino, in the medieval village of Rivalta", about 62...

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Venice Film Festival: A red carpet pulpit for 'King Giorgio' Armani

For decades, the red carpet of the Venice Film Festival was one of Giorgio Armani's most high-profile catwalks, with the stars of cinema donning his elegant creations for the eyes of the world. With the death on Thursday, at age 91, of Italy's most famous fashion designer, the prestigious festival on the sandy Lido closes a long chapter, marked...

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Remembering Giorgio Armani: Lessons in style and discipline

The death of Giorgio Armani feels personal to me. In 1997, I moved to London as a 24-year-old student and took a Saturday job at Armani’s flagship store in Knightsbridge. It was a masterclass in retail excellence at a time when the brand was at one of its peaks. The store could easily take in 100,000 pounds a day, but what stayed with me wasn’t...

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Armani's succession: Who will lead the fashion empire?

Anticipation is high for the succession plans of Giorgio Armani, the Italian fashion designer and entrepreneur. While the details of his will are yet to be revealed, the company's articles of association offer a glimpse into the future of his empire. The designer, known for his discretion, creativity, and elegance, built a global brand with an...

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Giorgio Armani: A tribute to the king of Italian fashion

Giorgio Armani has passed away at the age of 91. “As long as I'm here, I'm the boss,” the Italian designer told GQ in a 2021 interview. Since 1975, he had been at the helm of the Armani Group, parent company of his namesake brand as well as the Emporio Armani and A/X Armani Exchange brands. While the Armani name is primarily known for having...

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Giorgio Armani dies aged 91

Fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died in Milan aged 91. The founder and creative force behind the Armani Group passed away surrounded by loved ones. He remained involved in the collections and the fashion house's many ongoing projects until his final days, according to a press release. Armani, known globally for his minimalist style and...

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Giorgio Armani outlines succession plan following health issues

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has revealed plans to gradually pass on the baton of responsibilities concerning his eponymous brand to his closest family and collaborators, after declining health issues caused him to miss Paris and Milan catwalk shows earlier this year. In an interview with the Financial Times, Armani outlined his plans...

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New book from Federico Marchetti, "The Geek of Chic," set for September release

Federico Marchetti's new book, with a foreword by Giorgio Armani, will be released in English on September 9th. The book, "The Geek of chic: an american dream italian style" (304 pages, 18.99 dollars), is published by the American publisher Post Hill Press. The book is described as an "inspiring story full of successes, mistakes, honesty and...

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Armani fined 3.5 million euros by CMA for unfair practices

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has fined Giorgio Armani Spa and G.A Operations Spa 3.5 million euros for allegedly misleading consumers with false claims of ethical and social responsibility. The CMA's investigation found that the companies' marketing, which emphasised their commitment to sustainability and worker well-being,...