Giorgio Armani
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- CompanyGiorgio Armani
- TitleFounder and Chair
- Company headquartersItaly
- Revenues ($M)$2,649
Armani made his fortune as the Italian king of the powersuit, and launched his first ready-to-wear line in 1975 with long-term boyfriend and business partner, Sergio Galeotti. Despite the heavy conglomerate takeovers in the fashion world, the brand has remained independent.