THE Georgio Armani He passed away on Thursday, leaving behind one of the most iconic fashion houses in the world, on which he maintained strict control until the end.

His death raises questions about the future of his empire and who can take over the reins.

Following are the faces closest to him and may play a decisive role in his succession.

His sister, Rosana Armani

86 -year -old Rosana was the youngest of the three siblings of the family Armani And for decades it has been the main muse of Georgio. In her youth she was a model and, as he said, was the one who opened his eyes to the fashion industry.

He was head of the group’s communication sector and led Emporio Armani Magazine, a lifestyle magazine that captured ideas behind his collections.

Right hand, Pantaleo (Leo) Del Oath

The closest and most trusted collaborator, Del Orogos was almost always on the side of the designer. He is head of Armani’s male design office, gaining an increasingly important role in the company where he has been working for about 45 years.

The two men met in a park in Milan and, although Armani never publicly confirmed a relationship with him, proudly wore a ring by Del Orkos, allegedly rescued by fire at the designer’s home on the island of Panteleria.

“I never liked to push to look. I prefer to stay in the background and do the job from there, ”said 72 -year -old Dell O. Dell’orcos in the La Repubblica newspaper.

He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Armani Foundation and is considered one of the three key persons who will lead the next day in the company.

The niece and heir of style, Silvana Armani

The 69 -year -old Silvana is the daughter of George’s late brother, Sergio, and is considered, along with Del Orko, his stylistic successor, as he wrote in his autobiography “Per Amore”.

He was his closest partner in the field of female clothing, where she has been working for over 40 years. “I spent more time with my uncle than with my father … we work side by side,” she said in an interview with Corriere della Sera (November 2023). He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Company.

The social niece, Roberta Armani

The 54 -year -old Roberta is Silvana’s youngest sister and public relations officer and VIP customers in Armani. It has a long presence in the spotlight, connecting the brand with celebrities and personalities.

He was married to Angelo Morati (his family controls the oil Saras), and today he has a relationship with the Italian Olympic champion in rowing, Giuseppe Vitsino.

He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Company.

The niece, Andrea Camerana

Son of Rosana, 55, entered the company in 2007 and is a member of the Board of Directors. In 2014 he left his active administrative duties.

He is expected to take over his uncle’s position on the Armani Foundation Board of Directors, framing Del Orkos and Irving Belloti in the company’s management.

Financial Advisor, Irving Bellotti

Associate of Rothschild & Co and a member of the Armani Executive Committee in Italy. He is a member of the Armani Foundation and is considered a key member of the Triandria that will determine the new era for the fashion house.

The experienced manager, Josepe Marshi

Head of the commercial and marketing department since 2019 and Deputy General Manager. Veteran of the luxury fashion industry, he has worked in other important Italian groups before joining Armani.

He is a potential candidate for CEO’s position, along with Daniel Balestrachi.

The Deputy Director, Daniel Balestrachi

He entered Armani in 2007 as a Chief Operating Officer for the US and Canada, with previous experience by Gianni Versace. Since 2015 he is General Manager of Economic and Operational Activities, and in 2019 he was promoted to Deputy General Manager.

Businessman, Federico Marketti

Founder of the Yoox Net-A-Porter (YNAP), the leading luxury online store, and a non-executive member of the Armani Board of Directors from 2020. Armani had written in Marketi’s book: “In Federico I see something from me: my ideals, the way I do.”