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Giorgio Armani: A Legacy of Elegance Honored in Milan Milan has always been the heartbeat of Giorgio Armani’s world — and now, just weeks after his passing at 91, the city is honoring its beloved “King Giorgio” with a retrospective that feels both like a farewell and a celebration. On September 25, a grand exhibition opens at the Brera art museum, coinciding with the start of Milan Fashion Week and the 50th anniversary of the Armani label. Curated with Armani’s own input before his passing, the showcase brings together more than 100 garments — including rare suits and dresses — that defined his signature language of understated elegance. A Dialogue Between Fashion and Art Set against masterpieces of Italian art from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, Armani’s work finds new context. Striking dresses in deep blues and vivid reds stand alongside centuries-old paintings, a reminder that Armani’s aesthetic discipline belongs to a tradition of rigor, restraint, and timeless beauty. As museum director Angelo Crespi noted: “Armani’s aesthetic rigor is also an ethical rigor, like that of the greats of the past.” The End of an Era — and the Beginning of Another The retrospective is not only a tribute but also a turning point. Armani had fiercely guarded his independence throughout his career, resisting acquisitions and market pressures. Yet in his will, he laid out a clear roadmap for the future: the business is to be sold in phases, with potential suitors including LVMH, L’Oréal, and EssilorLuxottica. Until then, stewardship rests with Armani’s closest circle, including longtime collaborator Pantaleo Dell’Orco and a foundation created to safeguard his vision. A Fashion Week of Mourning and Celebration Milan Fashion Week, which opened with Gucci and will feature collections from Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, and Fendi, will reach its emotional high point on Sunday. At Brera, Armani’s final spring collection will walk the runway — a closing chapter designed by the man himself. For fashion lovers, this week is more than another showcase of trends. It is a chance to reflect on the extraordinary journey of Giorgio Armani — the boy from Piacenza who redefined modern dressing, the designer who stripped away excess to reveal the power of simplicity, and the man who turned “less is more” into a global standard of elegance. As Milan gathers to mourn and celebrate, the message is clear: Armani may be gone, but his spirit is stitched forever into the fabric of fashion.

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ARGYLE Haus of Apparel Launches Fashion Incubator for Emerging Brands

Building a fashion label is exciting, but the reality is often overwhelming. Designers and founders face fragmented vendor models, long timelines, and inconsistent results when trying to bring collections to life. ARGYLE Haus of Apparel, a Los Angeles-based design house and manufacturer, has introduced a new solution: the Fashion Incubator—a complete, end-to-end program for startup and emerging fashion brands. Since its launch in 2014, ARGYLE has helped over 1,000 clothing brands, gaining a reputation for guiding founders from their first sketch all the way to market-ready collections. The Fashion Incubator is the company’s next step in making the journey smoother, faster, and more reliable. At its core, the Incubator combines ARGYLE’s expertise in fashion design, apparel development, and USA-based manufacturing with wraparound services like digital and e-commerce support, press outreach, and even investor relations. Everything happens in-house at their Los Angeles headquarters and factory, ensuring one unified process instead of costly hand-offs between multiple agencies. Participants in the program get access to: Strategic collection planning and creative guidance Technical design and fit oversight Patternmaking and sampling Small-batch and scalable production E-commerce store setup and high-converting product content PR and media support at launch Investor-readiness materials for funding conversations This integration leads to faster timelines, consistent quality, and clearer financial planning. “We built the Incubator to give serious founders a real alternative to the trial-and-error journey,” says Houman Salem, CEO of ARGYLE Haus of Apparel. “By bringing design, development, production, digital, and investor relations under one roof, brands can move from idea to market with confidence.” The program is especially geared toward categories where precision and premium execution are critical—swimwear, ready-to-wear, elevated streetwear, outerwear, and lingerie. By keeping production entirely in-house, ARGYLE maintains quality control, protects intellectual property, and creates seamless communication between every stage of development. Alongside factory-floor production, the Incubator also provides digital services such as e-commerce storefronts and product pages built to convert, as well as media outreach to help brands gain visibility right at launch. Compared to working with scattered vendors, founders gain a unified roadmap, transparent pricing, and hands-on executive guidance from Salem and his leadership team. Applications are now open for qualified startup and growth-stage fashion brands. To learn more or request a consultation, visit argylehaus.com.

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