Giorgio Armani Onassis bought the island

Fashion designer Giorgio Armani bought Greek island of Skorpios, located in the Ionian Sea. This was reported by the Greek TV with reference to the local press. The cost of the transaction amounted to € 150 million. The owner of Skorpios was Athena Onassis, the granddaughter of Aristotle Onassis. On this island, her grandfather celebrated the wedding with Jackie Kennedy, and on this earth is the family cemetery on which rests the Greek tycoon. In August last year, it became known that the granddaughter put an heirloom for sale, since the content of the island is too expensive. The owner of spent around € 100 million. Annually. It was reported that to Skorpios showed interest in Bill Gates, Roman Abramovich and Madonna. Updated on 08.09.2010: couturier Giorgio Armani has denied reports that it has acquired the island of Skorpios, - the Italian news agency ANSA, and previously announced acquisition of a new designer.