Giorgio Armani is something of a Godfather to Italian fashion.
Don’t believe us?
His diffusion brand, Emporio Armani (founded in 1981) has had its name and iconic brand’s wings hung above Milan's Linate Airport since 1996, meaning visitors to Milan are greeted and waved off by the symbol, giving Armani the first and final word from the city of style.
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He even held his SS19 show within the hangar.
His eponymous, father label, Armani (then Giorgio Armani) was founded in 1975 and has since cemented itself as the epitome of relaxed, yet luxurious tailoring.
The now 84-year-old has not sold off any part of the fashion house (unlike Gucci and more), making him the sole owner of his brand.
Far from just being made up of Georgio Armani and Emporio Armani, the name also lends itself to Giorgio Armani Privé, Armani Collezioni, AJ Armani Jeans, A/X Armani Exchange and Armani Junior.
So, how much is this tanned fashion mogul worth?
Well, Bloomberg believes the co-founder and sole owner of the fashion house is worth $5.92 billion (£4.63 billion).
Forbes, however, estimated it at a whopping $7.4 (£5.78 billion) billion.
Either way, the man is pretty rich.
According to Business Insider, alongside clothes, his empire includes, ‘accessories, perfume, makeup, interior design, real estate, restaurants, and hotels.’
‘The 84-year-old spends part of his fortune on multiple private homes all over the world, from Italy to the south of France to the Caribbean island of Antigua,’ the site explains, ‘He also owns a 213-foot luxury superyacht.’
Must be nice.
Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.
