Giorgio Armani Corporation

Type: Subsidiary
On the web: http://www.armani.com

Oh, Gio! Giorgio Armani Corporation is the American arm of Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani S.p.A. The US operation, which generates about a quarter of its parent's revenue, makes and retails upscale apparel for men, women, juniors, and babies. It boasts a retail network of about 50 Armani Exchange stores, a dozen Giorgio Armani boutiques, and a pair each of Armani/Casa and Armani/Café outlets. The firm also has a dozen Emporio Armani shops and is expanding the banner in Hawaii. Giorgio Armani licenses its name to manufacturers of perfume, cosmetics, watches, eyewear, jewelry, and accessories. Its Giorgio Armani Cosmetics unit operates within its own stores, as well as through Nordstrom and Saks.

Officers:
CEO: Bruno Laguardia
CIO: Alessandro Valenti
SVP Communications: George Kolasa

Competitors:
Dolce & Gabbana
Gianni Versace
Hugo Boss