Milan, Italy — Legendary fashion designer Giorgio Armani, the visionary behind one of the world’s most iconic luxury brands, has died at the age of 91, the Armani Group announced on Thursday.
“With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force, Giorgio Armani,” the company said in a statement.
Armani, renowned for redefining modern elegance and setting the global standard for Italian style, passed away peacefully, though the company has not yet disclosed the cause of death.
Born in 1934 in Piacenza, northern Italy, Armani began his fashion career in the 1960s before launching his eponymous label in 1975. Over the decades, he became a pioneer in minimalist, yet sophisticated design — transforming the way the world viewed tailoring and luxury wear.
His influence extended far beyond the runway. Armani revolutionized Hollywood fashion, dressing stars for red carpets and film sets, and became synonymous with understated power dressing.
A Fashion Empire and Legacy
With an estimated net worth of $11.1 billion as of September 2025 (according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index via Newsweek), Armani built a global fashion empire that spanned haute couture, ready-to-wear, beauty, home décor, and hospitality.
The Armani Group, known for its sleek aesthetics and commercial success, reported annual revenues of approximately €2.3 billion. Armani famously retained full control of his company — a rarity in the fashion world — ensuring that his creative vision remained uncompromised.
Tributes from across the fashion, business, and political worlds are already pouring in for the man widely regarded as the architect of modern Italian style.
His passing marks the end of an era in luxury fashion — but his legacy of timeless elegance, innovation, and independence will endure.
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