Armani

Founded in 1975 by Giorgio Armani and Sergio Galeotti, Armani revolutionized the world of fashion with clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic that became the uniform of the power suit generation. The brand’s unstructured jackets were a sartorial middle finger to the stiff, conservative tailoring of the past, quickly making Armani the go-to label for those who wanted to project effortless sophistication. But behind the polished veneer, Armani has had its share of challenges—critics have occasionally bemoaned the brand’s cautious approach, accusing it of playing it too safe in an industry driven by risk and reinvention. Despite this, Armani remains a titan in the luxury world, with an empire that spans fashion, beauty, and even hotels. The brand has avoided the IPO frenzy, preferring to remain fiercely independent, a rarity in the corporate-driven fashion landscape. Armani’s legacy? A masterclass in timeless elegance, where subtlety is the ultimate power play.