, June 24 -- Giorgio Armani's creative legacy remained at the center of attention in Milan as his fashion house presented a new runway collection at its historic headquarters, followed by a relaxed garden dinner attended by celebrities and industry figures.

As the Giorgio Armani Foundation continues efforts to find a buyer for a 15% stake in the company, as directed in the late designer's will, each runway show is now seen as a test of how successfully his design philosophy can endure and evolve under the stewardship of his heirs and longtime collaborators.

"We tried to continue the message that he wanted to convey," said Silvana Armani, Armani's niece and head of womenswear design, speaking to reporters after the co-ed show that closed...