Giorgio Armani, the visionary designer who transformed global fashion with his understated elegance and business savvy, has died at 91, according to a statement from the Armani Group. Widely regarded as the architect of modern Italian style, Armani built a fashion empire that spanned decades and redefined luxury with his signature unstructured tailoring and meticulous attention to detail.
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- Armani died at age 91, the company confirmed Thursday.
- He was known for pioneering relaxed, refined silhouettes in menswear and womenswear.
- His company generates over €2.3 billion ($2.7 billion) annually.
- Armani had been in declining health and missed Milan’s Men’s Fashion Week in June.
- Nicknamed “Re Giorgio,” he was deeply involved in every aspect of his brand.
- A public funeral chamber will be held in Milan this weekend; a private ceremony will follow.
Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91, the Armani Group announced on Thursday.
(Newsweek)
