Giorgio Armani's will with a surprise heir

Giorgio Armani, master of Italian elegantness, has left behind a will as well as his collections.

According to Corriere della Sera, a surprise figure, Michele Morselli, 42, general manager of Immobiliare Srl, the society that manages the real estate of “Re Giorgio”, appears among the names involved.

Morselli, more known in the business world than in the pastarella, managed a luxury portfolio that includes villas in Saint-Tropez, Panteleria, Antigua, Broni and New York, worth about 289m euros. For his loyalty and work, Armani has left the manager a considerable legacy, such as Italian state bonds (BTP) worth nearly 32m euros, shares of Esilor Luxotica worth over 26m euros, as well as some personal assets, including historical vehicles.

In the will, it is also predicted that Morselli and his family could use, for two weeks a year, their personal designer yacht. Also, an apartment in New York and residence in Saint-Tropez, left for Dell'Orcos, will be open to temporary stays by Morsell.

The manager, according to Corriere della Sera, is a passionate entrepreneur after the sport, plays padel, fishing, cycling, and is involved in hypistism. In August, he was named board member on Blue Basket Bergamo, a team that competes at the Italian basketball championship, Serie A2, a passion he shared with Armani.

The stylist has not even forgotten the daughter of Morsell, Bice, whom he loved. For him, Armani has left a security policy worth several million, which will be liquidated when she reaches the age of 25 to 30. In all, Morselli benefits about 15 properties in Milan, including a prestigious apartment in Via Borgonovo.

Giorgio Armani's will reflects not only his care for the future of brand and loved ones, but also the special relations he has built with those who helped establish one of the largest Italian fashion empires. / tvklen. /Periscopi/