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Valentino Fashion Group approached Giorgio Armani about buying the Italian luxury rival and the two companies have entered into early-stage discussions, Mergermarket reports.
Why it's the BFD: A combination of the two fashion houses would set the foundation for a luxury group with billions in sales along the lines of LVMH, Kering, Richemont or Capri Holdings.
