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Giorgio Armani Buys Forte dei Marmi’s Capannina di Franceschi

He frames the move as preserving a local institution he has cherished for years.

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Overview

  • Operations are set to continue under Armani’s management starting in summer 2026.
  • The nearly century-old venue, converted into a disco in 1929, is regarded as one of the longest-running clubs still active.
  • The sale follows last year’s death of longtime owner Gherardo Guidi, which left the club’s future uncertain.
  • Italian outlets reported multiple bidders and speculated on offers up to €12 million, a figure not confirmed in the announcements.
  • The club’s cultural legacy includes performances by Ray Charles and Grace Jones and a role in the 1980s film “Sapore di mare.”