Armani After Armani

On April 29, 2026, the Armani Group published its first complete financial results for the year following the death of Giorgio Armani, who passed away on September 4, 2025, at the age of ninety-one. Consolidated revenue stood at €2.19 billion, down 2.8% at constant exchange rates. The numbers are therefore holding. EBITDA grew by 3.2% … Read more

Comfortable Uncomfortable

I am thirty years old. And in my life, twice, I have witnessed the same scene. The first time I was just a kid. Sitting at a table with adults, I listened to conversations that had nothing to do with me but stayed with me. They talked about the world falling apart, about how everything … Read more

Rent or conquest. It’s not the same thing

Rendimento o conquista: rendering di montagna astratta. Grafica in bianco e nero, concetti di successo e ambizione.

There is a distinction we have stopped making. We talk about passive income as if it were the ultimate finish line. The moment you stop running and let the system work for you. The stated goal of an entire generation. And yes, there is a part of this narrative that is true: building assets that … Read more

Being recognized does not mean being chosen

Essere riconosciuti non significa essere scelti: comunicazione e strategie di branding per distinguersi nel mercato.

In many companies, there is a recurring conversation, often between those who manage the brand and those who manage performance: “We are investing heavily in communication, but sales aren’t growing.” Or the opposite: “We run campaigns that bring in leads, but the market doesn’t know us yet.” Both observations are correct. The problem is that … Read more

De-founder-brandization: the guide for SMEs and personal brands built around the founder

You are building something extraordinary. Customers seek you out. Followers are growing. Revenue is rising. Your name is synonymous with what you do. And that is exactly the problem. Because when the brand is you when your face, your voice, and your charisma are the company’s main assets—you are building something that you cannot sell, … Read more