Fashion & Luxury Design

Giorgio Armani

Estimated Net Worth

$11.5 Billion

Portrait of Giorgio Armani

Quick Facts

  • Full Name Giorgio Armani
  • Born July 11, 1934
  • Nationality Italian
  • Primary Sources Armani Fashion House, Real Estate, Investments

Biography

Giorgio Armani is an Italian fashion designer who built one of the most recognizable luxury fashion brands in the world, revolutionizing menswear with his relaxed, unstructured suits and elegant designs. Since founding his company in 1975, he has expanded the Armani brand into a global empire encompassing haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, cosmetics, and home furnishings, while maintaining complete control over his privately-held fashion house.

Sources of Wealth

Armani Fashion Empire

~$9 Billion

Complete ownership of the Armani brand and company, including Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, and Armani Exchange lines, plus accessories, cosmetics, and home furnishings sold through 500+ stores worldwide.

Real Estate Portfolio

~$2 Billion

Extensive real estate holdings including luxury properties in Milan, New York, London, and other prime locations, plus commercial properties housing Armani stores and operations.

Luxury Hotels & Other Ventures

~$500 Million

Armani Hotels in Dubai and Milan, plus various other luxury lifestyle ventures and investments that complement the fashion brand's premium positioning.

Last Updated: January 3, 2025