Giorgio Armani
What Is Armani Group Worth? It’s Complicated
Giorgio Armani’s will stipulated that 15 percent of the company he founded must be sold by early 2027, but putting a price tag on the group is an inexact science.
L’Oréal Only Interested in Armani’s Profitable Beauty Business
The French beauty giant was one of three preferred bidders cited in Armani’s will for an initial stake sale of 15 percent in Giorgio Armani, but would only pursue its beauty business, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Armani’s Surprise Will, Explained
The Italian designer, whose last testament was made public this week, mandated that the Armani foundation must sell a 15 percent stake in the fashion house to LVMH, L’Oréal, EssilorLuxottica or another company of similar standing, or pursue an IPO, within 18 months.
Giorgio Armani’s Will Tells Heirs to Sell the Brand or Seek IPO
The document says the late designer's heirs must sell a minority stake within 18 months, with a larger transfer to the same buyer to occur later, and give preference to LVMH, L'Oréal or EssilorLuxottica, according to Reuters. Otherwise, the brand should pursue an IPO.
Armani: What’s Next for the Sleeping Beauty Mega-Brand?
Armani leaves a legacy of radical lightness, and an all-encompassing vision for Italian elegance. Remaining independent will require his successors to restore that iconoclastic, globally minded approach at every level of the company.
Armani Succession Plan, Always Mysterious, Is About to Get Tested
With Giorgio Armani’s death come questions about whether his chosen successors can avoid ‘rupture’ and maintain the Italian fashion empire’s independence.
A Prequiem for Giorgio Armani
Tim Blanks wrote an elegy for Mr Armani when he was still alive to read it.
Giorgio Armani’s Multi-Dimensional Legacy
Herald of soft masculinity, outfitter of the working women’s revolution, the designer who dressed New Hollywood… Armani made a titanic impact on fashion and society, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
Giorgio Armani, Italy’s Fashion ‘King,’ Has Died
The designer was the richest in the world, and the sole owner of the Armani Group that was for many years the most successful fashion company in the country.
Couture’s Age of Experience, Experience of Age
Chanel at 110, Armani at 91, Me at Midnight: Tuesday in Paris was that kind of day, writes Tim Blanks.