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The article reports on the business reorganization plans of Gianni Versace SpA (Versace) in Japan. It reports that Versace is planning to reenter fashion market in Japan in 2011. It announces appointment of Hiroshi Saito as chief executive officer (CEO) at the company Versace Japan. The company plans to launch its products at luxury department stores in Tokyo, Japan and Osaka, Japan. Gian Giacomo Ferraris, CEO of Versace, says Japan is a key market of the fashion industry.

The article presents an interview with fashion designer Giorgio Armani. In the interview Armani discusses his retail store in Ginza, Tokyo, Japan. Armani explains how the Japanese market has changed throughout his career in the fashion industry. When asked about how he feels about Tokyo, he indicates that he appreciates how modern it is and how it is forward-oriented.

This article reports that designer Giorgio Armani launched his concept for a new Armani/Ginza Tower in Tokyo, Japan. Set to open in November 2007, the space will feature the Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani and Casa collections, along with the brand's first spa, an Italian restaurant and a Priv bar. There also will be showrooms and the new corporate headquarters of Giorgio Armani Japan Co. Ltd.

The article announces the celebration of the 80th anniversary of bag retailer Furla in 2007. The company will host an exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo, Japan in the fall. Furla is also launching its Retail Design Hub program, under which it will start selling items created exclusively for the brand by two designers. Chairman Giovanna Furlanetto aims to increase the company's sales and open or update its boutiques and franchised stores.

This article announces that as part of the global expansion of the A|X Armani Exchange brand, the Armani Group will open three stores in Japan in 2007. Two units will open in March at the Otakanomori Shopping Center in Chiba Prefecture and at the LaLaport Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture. In September, a flagship will open at Park Way-SQ'1 in the Shibuya district of Tokyo.

Reports on the plan of Fendi to open a boutique in the Omotesando district in Tokyo, Japan. Opportunity of the retailer from recovery of the market.