[1] Giordano now employs over 6,500 staff, with around 1,800 shops operating in more than 30 countries and regions worldwide.

Lai found himself at a Manhattan pizza shop by the same name and woke up the next day to find a napkin printed with the Giordano name in his pocket.

It was decided that this name would work well as it would conjure up visions and feel of Italian fashion in the consumer's mind.

[5][6] Peter Lau Kwok Kuen took over as the company's chairman and chief executive, leading Giordano until 2024.

The company now operates globally in more than 30 countries and regions worldwide, across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Australia and Africa.

The company now operates 38 shops in Hong Kong, including a two-storey flagship store in Tsim Sha Tsui.

[3] Giordano entered mainland China market in 1991 and established regional office in 1992.

[3] The Group entered the Malaysian market and opened its first outlet in Kuala Lumpur in 1991.

Launched in 2014, Beau Monde as the second line brand by Giordano, offers everyday clothing.