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The fashion world remembers Roberto Cavalli

Renowned Italian designer Roberto Cavalli passed away on Friday at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy rife with exotic luxury that had been revolutionary to the fashion industry over his eponymous brand’s lifespan. As such, his death has naturally struck a chord with those he has worked with and alongside, many of whom took to social media...

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Giorgio Armani’s supply chain fiasco highlights complexity

Workers in an Italian factory who were found to be exploited while producing accessories for Giorgio Armani highlight the complexity of fashion supply chains. Even in a heavily regulated continent like Europe, it is possible to evade the systems in place to ensure worker safety and protection. Fashion supply chains are fragmented, involving...

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Italian court targets Armani over labour violations

Rome, April 5, 2024 (AFP) - An Italian court has placed under partial judicial administration a unit of luxury fashion group Armani for using subcontractors who violated labour laws, according to a ruling made public Friday. Giorgio Armani Operations, a company wholly owned by Giorgio Armani which deals with the design and production of the...

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Giorgio Armani expands tailoring service with made to order

Giorgio Armani is expanding its range of tailor-made suits with a “Made to Order” service. For years, the Italian fashion house has been offering its customers a made-to-measure service called “Made to Measure”, which can now be found in almost all Armani stores worldwide. With the new complementary model, customers will now be able to have a...

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Milan Men's Fashion Week round up

Tailoring and elegance took center stage across the men's catwalks of Milan Fashion Week, embodying a central theme vital to the country's fashion DNA and businesses. These elements have consistently delivered sustainable success to Italian brands. In a world experiencing constant flux, the question arises: why change what already works? Gucci...

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Giorgio Armani criticises Paris Couture

Renowned Italian designer Giorgio Armani expressed his reservations about the future of his involvement in the haute couture fashion week in Paris. During the presentation of his Giorgio Armani Privé line at the Parisian event, Armani voiced doubts and uncertainties, suggesting that staying in Milan and conveying his vision from there might be a...

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Armani announces Apulia Regenerative Cotton Project

The Armani Group has announced a collaboration with the Sustainable Markets Initiative and the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance on a new project called the Apulia Regenerative Cotton Project. The move signals the brand’s commitment to sustainable practices in the Italian fashion industry. The project aims to establish an experimental agroforestry...

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Giorgio Armani to host haute couture show during Venice Film Festival

Giorgio Armani is to host an haute couture event at the next Venice Film Festival. The show and party will be held on September 2nd, and reaffirms Mr Armani’s connection with the iconic festival, which began in 1990 with the world premiere of the documentary film about his life and career, Made in Milan, directed by Martin Scorsese. Called One...

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Giorgio Armani to receive honorary degree in global business management from Cattolica University

On Thursday May 11 2023, fashion designer and entrepreneur Giorgio Armani will receive an honorary degree in Global business management from the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore or the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, with several campuses throughout Italy. The ceremony will take place in Piacenza, at the city’s municipal theatre....

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Giorgio Armani brings Milan's old-world elegance to life

Italian fashion master Giorgio Armani, 88, unveiled a men's collection on Monday celebrating the elegance of yesteryear, in a parade full of emotions that revived the splendor of the old Milan Palace and its inner courtyards. The models strolled nonchalantly through the intimate setting of the historic headquarters in via Borgonuovo, far from...

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Armani Group and EssilorLuxottica announce 15-year licensing renewal

The Armani Group and EssilorLuxottica have renewed their licensing agreement for a further 15 years. The current license was due to expire on December 31st and went into effect January 1st, 2013. The companies have been eyewear partners since 1988. “During the course of my career I have always built long-term collaborations and agreements with...

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Armani reports strong recovery in 2021, and continued growth in H1 2022

The Armani Group has reported “remarkable growth” in 2021, as revenues returned to pre-pandemic levels, which it has sustained into 2022, as H1 revenue are up 20 percent, compared to the first half of 2021. For 2021, the Armani Group reported consolidated net profits of 169.9 million euros, a 43 percent increase compared to pre-pandemic levels...