Giorgio Armani is worth almost $9 billion and is one of the wealthiest men in fashion — here's a look at how the legendary designer spends his fortune
- Fashion designer Giorgio Armani is worth $8.8 billion, according to Forbes.
- The 84-year-old has made his fortune not only in fashion, but also in accessories, perfumes, makeup, sportswear, interior design, real estate, restaurants, hotels, and even chocolate.
- Armani owns a 213-foot luxury yacht and homes in Italy, the French Riviera, and the Caribbean island of Antigua.
- Here's a look at how Armani makes and spends his billions.
Giorgio Armani, the co-founder and sole owner of fashion house Armani, is worth $8.8 billion, according to Forbes.
His empire also spans industries that include accessories, perfume, makeup, interior design, real estate, restaurants, and hotels. The business mogul brought in $2.7 billion in revenue in 2017, according to Bloomberg, which looked at filings with Italy's business register.
The 84-year-old spends part of his fortune on multiple private homes all over the world, from Italy to the South of France to the Caribbean island of Antigua. He also owns a 213-foot luxury superyacht.
Here's a look at what nearly $9 billion buys.
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Giorgio Armani is one of the richest people in the fashion industry, with a net worth of $8.8 billion.
Source: Forbes
Armani was born in the northern Italian town of Piacenza in 1934 and later attended medical school at Piacenza University for two years before leaving for his military service.
Source: Bloomberg
While on leave from the military, Armani got a job as a window dresser at Milan department store La Rinoscente, where he worked up to a buyer position, marking his first foray into fashion.
Source: Bloomberg
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