The driving force behind the Armani Group and one of the biggest names in fashion, Giorgio Armani, dies at the age of 91
The fashion world mourns the loss of a true icon. Giorgio Armani, the visionary behind one of the most influential luxury brands in the world, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy defined by elegance, innovation, and humanity. “Il Signor Armani, as he was always respectfully and admiringly called by employees and collaborators, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones,” notes the press statement.
In June 2025, Armani made headlines not for his collections, but for his absence. For the first time in his illustrious career, he did not take his customary bow at the brand’s show during Milan Men’s Fashion Week. At the time, the company noted that he was “currently recovering at home,” leaving the public to wonder about the health of a man who had seemed indefatigable for decades. Yet even in his final days, Armani remained devoted to his work, overseeing collections, guiding projects, and shaping the future of the company he founded over fifty years ago.
Through the years, Armani’s influence extended far beyond fashion. He transformed lifestyle, setting standards for luxury living that blended sophistication with comfort, timelessness with modernity. A man of curiosity and meticulous attention to detail, he approached life and work with clarity, pragmatism, and a rare ability to anticipate cultural shifts. He cultivated a dialogue with the world, earning admiration not just for his designs, but for his warmth, humility, and commitment to community—particularly to his beloved Milan.
Built with emotion and patience, the company is, now and always, a reflection of his spirit. His family and employees will carry the group forward in respect and continuity of these values.
The latter, many of whom consider themselves part of the Armani family, expressed their grief and determination. “Today, with deep emotion, we feel the void left by the one who founded and nurtured this family with vision, passion, and dedication. But it is precisely in his spirit that we, the employees and the family members who have always worked alongside Mr. Armani, commit to protecting what he built and to carrying his company forward in his memory, with respect, responsibility, and love.”
