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Ryan Hogg

Giorgio Armani plans to control his fashion empire even in death with a succession plan that details everything from style to IPOs and mergers

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How does the boss of a family fashion empire make a succession plan when he doesn’t have any children? According to newly reviewed documents, it’s a question that Giorgio Armani has spent years trying to answer.

The fashion billionaire has reportedly provided his six heirs with instructions on everything from the brand’s evolving style to IPOs and mergers, making it likely the 89-year-old’s fingerprints will be imprinted on the company long after he’s gone.

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