Giorgio Armani had already prepared for this moment.(Photo: Reuters)
The fashion world is mourning the loss of Giorgio Armani, the famous Italian designer and founder of the Armani brand. Armani, also known as “King Giorgio”, passed away at the age of 91. His death has left one big question: Who will run Armani now?
Giorgio Armani had already prepared for this moment. He always wanted his company to stay independent even after his death. To make sure of this, in 2016, he created the Armani Foundation, which now controls the brand. The foundation will protect Armani’s identity, values, and independence.
Instead of choosing one person to take over, Armani planned a gradual transfer of power to his family members and close colleagues.
The company has not named a new CEO yet. But some people are seen as possible leaders:
Leo Dell’Orco – Armani’s trusted right-hand man and head of menswear.
Silvana Armani – Armani’s niece, who works closely on women’s fashion.
Roberta Armani – Another niece, who looks after celebrity relations and brand image.
Andrea Camerana – Armani’s nephew, who focuses on sustainability and company strategy.
These family members and senior managers were always part of Armani’s inner circle and could take on bigger roles.
Right now, the Armani Group has no single global CEO. The company may follow a shared leadership model, where the foundation, family members, and top executives manage it together.
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This way, no single person will carry all the responsibility. At the same time, Armani’s creative vision and independence will be safe.
Luxury giants like LVMH and Kering tried many times to buy Armani, but Giorgio Armani always said no.
He wanted his company to remain independent and Italian-owned. Thanks to the foundation, Armani is unlikely to be sold to outside investors anytime soon.
The coming months will be very important for the Armani Group. The board, the foundation, and family members will decide how to manage both business and creativity.
A single CEO might be appointed in the future. But for now, the focus is on stability and teamwork.
One thing is certain, Armani’s legacy of elegance, independence, and Italian style will continue under the people he trusted the most.
