After Anna missed Giorgio’s Milan Fashion Week show in 2014, the designer spoke out. and although he did not mention trend By the editor-in-chief’s name, many thought he was referring to Anna. According to WWD, “Some prefer to ignore the Giorgio Armani show and go to Paris.”

According to the outlet, he then quipped, “Why do I always have to be an idiot? [translating from an Italian expletive] For better or worse, love it or hate it, can you be punished for being powerful? I feel punished. She said she was sending her people. But if you see a dentist and he puts you in the hands of an assistant, what is your reaction? I don’t have time to watch. She is influential and powerful, but perhaps I am influential too.”

In a statement shared with WWD, trend communication director Hildy Klik “Anna has the utmost respect for Giorgio Armani and everything he has done for fashion in Italy and around the world.”

“Unfortunately, there are some shows Ana can’t attend because the fashion calendar has been going on for over a month.