MILAN — “We continued to operate as best we could following the strategic path and founding guidelines indicated by Mr. Armani without any forced decisions and always thinking long-term.”  During an interview to discuss the Armani Group’s performance in 2025, chief executive officer Giuseppe Marsocci repeatedly underscored the natural progression of the company’s development during a year that saw the death of the iconic founding designer on Sept. 4 at age 91, ahead of the events planned last year to mark the 50 th anniversary of his namesake fashion brand.   “The global scenario is challenging, but the company rests on solid fundamentals,” said Marsocci, who was named to his role in October, succeeding Armani. Marsocci has more than 35 years of international experience in the fashion and luxury sector, 23 of which have been within the Armani Group. Since 2019 he held the role of deputy managing director and global chief commercial officer.…