Italian fashion designer, co-founder of Dolce & Gabbana
A surge of runway shows and campaigns in Paris, Milan and Dubai highlights how brands are leaning into luxury heritage and performance, even as the industry faces a soft market. Designers are unveiling new creative directors and collections that mix traditional craftsmanship with modern spectacle, underscoring a shift toward tangible, wearable luxury.
Vitale has been appointed as the new creative director of Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani accessories, marking a new era for the brand after Giorgio Armani’s death. The move follows a high-profile, short-lived stint at Versace and signals a push to blend innovation with the label’s identity.
Armani is open to multiple investors in the sale of a 15% stake, with meetings amid talks with LVMH, L’Oréal and EssilorLuxottica. The move follows founder Giorgio Armani’s will mandating an initial sale within 12–18 months of his death. Nutrient pressure remains on Armani to prove its ongoing appeal as revenue slipped in 2025.