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Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani is the Milan fashion house founded by Giorgio Armani and Sergio Galeotti in 1975. Its portfolio spans Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, Armani Exchange, Armani Privé, beauty, eyewear, home, hospitality and other licensed businesses, united by a refined approach to tailoring and modern Italian elegance. Following Giorgio Armani’s death in September 2025, Pantaleo (Leo) Dell’Orco became Chairman and Giuseppe Marsocci became CEO and Managing Director; Silvana Armani serves on the board and leads womenswear, while Dell’Orco leads menswear. The directory records governance, executive management and category creative leadership separately. Group financial figures are marked as Giorgio Armani group reporting and are not reduced to a single brand line or designer contribution.
- Country
- Italy
- Founded
- 1975
- Creative lead
- Leo Dell’Orco
- Ownership
- Armani
- Revenue scope
- Consolidated Giorgio Armani S.p.A.
- Documented milestones
- 6
- Giorgio Armani — Co-Founder and Creative Director1975–2025 · house · former · Armani
- Sergio Galeotti — Co-Founder and Business Director1975–1985 · house · former · Armani
- Dario Vitale — Creative Director of Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani Accessories2026–Present · group · current · Armani Group
- Silvana Armani — Head of Womenswear Design, Armani GroupStart not documented–End not documented · womenswear · undated · Armani Group
- Leo Dell’Orco — Head of Menswear Design, Armani GroupStart not documented–End not documented · menswear · undated · Armani Group
- Giuseppe Marsocci — Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director2025–Present · house · current · Giorgio Armani
- Leo Dell’Orco — Chairman2025–Present · house · current · Giorgio Armani
- Silvana Armani — Board Director2025–Present · house · current · Giorgio Armani
- 1975 — Company foundedGiorgio Armani and Sergio Galeotti establish the Milan company.
- 1980 — American GigoloThe film’s wardrobe expands the house’s international visibility.
- 1981 — Emporio Armani launchesA more accessible and experimental line extends the house’s audience.
- 2000 — Armani/Casa launchesThe group expands its design language into interiors and home.
- 2016 — Foundation establishedThe Giorgio Armani Foundation is created to support long-term continuity.
- 2025 — Founder dies; succession beginsGiorgio Armani dies after 50 years leading the company; family and employees carry the group forward.