Designer Giorgio Armani’s life heads to TV

Italy's Lux Vide, a Fremantle company, is producing an untitled biographical TV series about Giorgio Armani, in collaboration with the Giorgio Armani fashion house.

Turkish-born, Italy-based filmmaker Ferzan Özpetek will direct the series; he had a long-standing friendship with Armani.

The fashion house will grant exclusive access to Armani's archives, iconic creations, and landmark locations.

The series will chronicle Armani's journey from founding his label in 1975 to building one of the world's most influential luxury brands.

A release date, cast, and streaming platform have not yet been announced.