Giorgio Armani, the Italian fashion titan who defined modern elegance, has died at the age of 91.
More than a designer, Armani was the very embodiment of Italian style. He reimagined men’s and women’s suits with clean lines and quiet confidence, creating a new global uniform for power and sophistication. What began as a fashion house grew into a lifestyle empire—stretching into fragrance, beauty, sports, music, and even luxury hotels—generating over £2 billion annually.
His brand announced on Instagram that Armani “worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, the collections and the many ongoing future projects.” They described him as “indefatigable to the end,” driven by “relentless curiosity and a deep attention to the present and to people.”
Armani’s influence extended far beyond the runway. He revolutionized red carpet fashion, turning it into the spectacle we know today, dressing Hollywood’s brightest—Zendaya, Cate Blanchett, Julia Roberts—for their most iconic moments. He created stage costumes for Lady Gaga and designed unforgettable looks for films such as American Gigolo and The Wolf of Wall Street. A close ally of Hollywood, he understood early on the power of visibility and glamour.
He was also a pioneer in ethics, becoming the first major designer to ban underweight models after the 2006 death of Ana Carolina Reston, a move that reshaped industry standards.
Armani leaves behind not only a billion-dollar empire but also a cultural legacy—proof that elegance, when done right, can outlive its creator.
