What does the future hold for Armani now that “Il Signor” Giorgio has passed away?

The death of Giorgio Armani immediately raises the question of how his fashion house will survive without the man who single-handedly shaped it for decades.

Prey for LVMH and Kering?

Yesterday, Armani Group announced “with infinite sadness” that its founder Giorgio Armani has passed away. The departure of the 91-year-old designer is a heavy blow, especially as the Italian master of understated luxury remained closely involved until the end. The designer was known for his enormous desire for control: from the folds of a napkin to the cut of a jacket, nothing escaped his notice.