MILAN – There’s no Forte dei Marmi without “La Capannina di Franceschi” and Giorgio Armani knows it well.

The historic night club, which has helped contribute to the rise and growing fame of the Tuscan seaside town as a go-to resort destination, has been acquired by the designer, said the fashion house on Wednesday. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

Founded in 1929 by Achille Franceschi and controlled by Gherardo and Carla Guidi since 1977, La Capannina will start its course under the new ownership from summer 2026.

Armani addressed the move as a gesture of affection, pointing to its personal significance since the club is where he first met his late companion and business partner Sergio Galeotti during a holiday in 1966. The designer and Galeotti went on to found

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