Visionary returns in 2026! To mark the new year, we begin with a special tribute to a true visionary: Giorgio Armani — a fashion icon whose quiet authority reshaped the meaning of modern luxury. Armani, who passed away in September 2025, never chased scale. His vision was built on restraint, refinement and staying power.

Bestselling author Dana Thomas reflects on the legacy of a designer who understood that beyond a certain size, brands risk losing control — of their quality, their mission, and their meaning. While others raced for market share, Armani built something lasting. His company may have earned less than the likes of Dior or Louis Vuitton, but in terms of influence, he stood alone. On Hollywood’s red carpet, one name still means elegance: Armani.

Visionary is presented by Here East in London — soon to be home to NABA, the Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (New Academy of Fine Arts), as it opens its first campus outside Italy.

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