Giorgio Armani, the legendary Italian fashion designer and founder of the iconic house bearing his name, has died at the age of 91. The Armani Group confirmed today that he passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Life of Elegance and Innovation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Born in Piacenza in 1934, Armani began his fashion career in the 1960s, launching his eponymous brand in 1975 alongside his partner Sergio Galeotti. Over the decades, he redefined modern Italian elegance, becoming renowned for his unstructured, minimalist tailoring and iconic \u201cpower suits\u201d that symbolized sophistication and ease. Armani expanded his empire to include Emporio Armani, Armani Jeans, fragrance lines, accessories, hotels, and homes, achieving an estimated net worth in the tens of billions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Final Days & Regret<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite declining health\u2014which caused him to miss Milan Men\u2019s Fashion Week in June for the first time in his career\u2014Armani continued to work tirelessly until his last days. In what would become one of his final interviews, published on August 29, he candidly expressed his only regret: \u201cspending too many hours working and not enough time with friends and family.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Farewell and Tributes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A public viewing will be held at Armani\/Teatro in Milan on September 6 and 7, followed by a private funeral as per the designer\u2019s wishes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Leaders and celebrities around the world have paid tribute. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, praising his \u201celegance, sobriety and creativity,\u201d declared him \u201ca symbol of the best of Italy.\u201d Hollywood icons\u2014including Julia Roberts, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Victoria and David Beckham\u2014honored Armani as a visionary, mentor, and dear friend. Donatella Versace called him \u201ca giant\u201d of fashion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A Lasting Legacy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Armani\u2019s influence transcended fashion. He brought refined simplicity to the red carpet, reshaping Hollywood aesthetics. In the 1980s, his suits became symbols of power and elegance\u2014famously worn by Richard Gere in American Gigolo\u2014and later embraced by women through tailored waist suits that revolutionized professional women\u2019s wardrobes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Beyond style, he championed sustainability and social responsibility. His brand supported clean-water initiatives and AIDS research, while he remained deeply rooted in Italian values. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As the world mourns, Giorgio Armani leaves behind a timeless legacy of creativity, craftsmanship, and elegance\u2014a legacy that will endure well beyond this final farewell.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Giorgio Armani, the legendary Italian fashion designer and founder of the iconic house bearing his name, has died at the age of 91. The Armani Group confirmed today that he passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones. 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