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Is Armani Any Closer to a Stake Sale?

Half a year after Giorgio Armani’s death, it appears to be business as usual at the sprawling fashion empire as potential investors continue to circle with no firm bid in sight.
Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2026
Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2026 (Launchmetrics.com/Spotlight)

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Armani’s Surprise Will, Explained

The Italian designer, whose last testament was made public this week, mandated that the Armani foundation must sell a 15 percent stake in the fashion house to LVMH, L’Oréal, EssilorLuxottica or another company of similar standing, or pursue an IPO, within 18 months.

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Eric Sylvers
Eric Sylvers

Eric Sylvers is Milan Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He is based in Milan and leads BoF’s coverage of all things Italian.

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