Giorgio Armani left an empire valued in billions of dollars. And although he has not had children, his inheritance already has recipients: Armani himself chosen them to ensure the continuity of his signature.
The news shook the fashion world: Giorgio Armani died on September 4, 2025 in Milan, at 91leaving behind a legacy as elegant as monumental. Not only was the creator of some of Hollywood’s most iconic costumes and European royalty, but also an entrepreneur who built one of the strongest empires in the luxury industry.
In the hours after his death, beyond mourning, the inevitable question arose: What is the real value of the Armani empire and who will inherit it? The answer, as usually happens in these cases, is not unique. Different international sources place the designer’s fortune among the 9 and 13 billion dollars, although the most recent consensus points to about 12 billion.
Armani He never got tempting by giants like LVMH who wanted to buy their company. He preferred to maintain total control and preserve the independence of the brand he founded in 1975, a decision that explains why his figure transcends beyond fashion: He was a creator, but also a strategist.
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From the Faculty of Medicine to the Armani Empire
The route of Armani until becoming one of the most influential designers on the planet was not linear. He started studying medicine at the University of Milanattracted by anatomy, until a destination turn led him to work as an windowist in La Rinascent, department stores. From there he went to design, first with Nino Cerruti and then with his own collections.
In 1975 he founded the company Giorgio Armani Spa., That today invoices more than 2.3 billion euros a year. His seal was always the sober and minimalist elegancea reinterpretation of male tailoring that conquered both executives in the 80s and film stars on the red carpet. Not surprisingly, he wore actresses like Cate Blanchett or Jodie Foster in the Oscars, and also designed historical costumes for European royalty, such as Charlene’s wedding dress in Monaco.
He Armani Empire expanded beyond fashion with perfumes, cosmetics, decoration, restaurants and even luxury hotels, like him Armani Hotel in Dubai. This year, the firm turns 50 and planned to celebrate it with a retrospective exhibition in the Di Brera Pinacoteca de Milan.
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Armani’s heirs: who would integrate the list
Armani never married or had children. His succession was a planned topic in detailalthough surrounded by a certain reserve. The designer left almost all of the company in the hands of the Giorgio Armani Foundation, Created in 2016 to ensure that the firm maintains its independence, continues to invest in social projects and preserve the aesthetic values that defined their work.
In parallel, he designed an inheritance scheme that includes close relatives and collaborators. Among the names that sound with more force appear:
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Silvana Armaniniece and member of the creative female fashion team.
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Roberta Armaniniece dedicated to public relations and the link with celebrities.
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Andrea Camerananephew with executive positions within the group.
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Rosanna Armanihis younger sister, more linked to the familiar than to daily management.
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Pantleo “Leo” Dell’orcohis right hand since 1977 and key piece in the male line, and his partner during the last 20 years.
This cast combines blood and trust links, with actions divided into blocks and different voting rights to avoid disputes. At the same time, the central role of the Foundation acts as a guarantor that Emporio does not end fragmented or sold to the highest bidder.
Source: Ambito
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