HOT off the heels of financing an exhibition dedicated to the life and works of Renaissance artist and architect Donato Bramante in Milan, Giorgio Armani is about to embark on the creation of a new gallery located in front of his company's headquarters in Mthe city.

It comes as no surprise that it will offer a platform for the promotion of new and emerging fashion designers, with learning spaces including classes and a library. Armani is a well-known supporter of young Italian talent, offering an up-and-coming designer his Armani Teatro space to show their collectionduring Milan Fashion Week each season. The gallery - a former Nestlé factory - will also host a permanent exhibition of Armani's archive designs and sketches.