Giorgio Armani, founder of the Armani fashion empire, has died at the age of 91. The company confirmed Giorgio Armani deceased at his Milan residence, surrounded by family and close collaborators. He had recently missed Milan Fashion Week due to illness, marking the first absence in five decades.<\/p>\n
Giorgio Armani (July 11, 1934 \u2013 September 4, 2025) was an Italian fashion designer and entrepreneur who transformed global fashion with unstructured tailoring, minimalist elegance, and a focus on timeless wear. Armani launched his company in 1975 with Sergio Galeotti, expanding it into Giorgio Armani S.p.A., a global luxury group covering clothing, fragrances, cosmetics, furniture, and hospitality.<\/p>\n
By the 1980s, Armani became internationally recognized after designing costumes for films such as American Gigolo<\/em>. He later expanded into Emporio Armani, Armani Exchange, Armani Priv\u00e9, and Armani\/Casa. Armani was regarded as a pioneer of red-carpet dressing, frequently worn by Hollywood actors and international celebrities.<\/p>\n At the time of his death, Armani\u2019s personal wealth was estimated at $12 billion. His company reported 2.3 billion ($2.7 billion) in revenues in 2024. Giorgio Armani remained the sole shareholder of the Armani Group, maintaining independence in an industry dominated by conglomerates. The brand operated worldwide with flagship stores in Milan, New York, Tokyo, and Dubai, as well as hotels and restaurants under the Armani name.<\/p>\n A public funeral chamber to be held at Armani\/Teatro in Milan from September 6\u20137, followed by a private service. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni praised Armani\u2019s contribution to Italian culture. Donatella Versace, Paul Smith, and actors like Russell Crowe also paid tribute, noting the global impact of the designer. Sports clubs including Juventus and Napoli honored him as a national icon.<\/p>\n The Giorgio Armani Foundation, family members, and longtime collaborator Leo Dell\u2019Orco are set to manage succession, continuing Armani\u2019s vision. Planned 50th-anniversary events, including an exhibition at Pinacoteca di Brera during Milan Fashion Week, will proceed as scheduled.<\/p>\n Giorgio Armani leaves behind an empire valued at \u20ac8\u201310 billion, a reputation for \u201cquiet luxury,\u201d and a model of independence in fashion. The Armani brand is expected to maintain its global presence across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle industries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Giorgio Armani, founder of the Armani fashion empire, has died at the age of 91. The company confirmed Giorgio Armani deceased at his Milan residence, surrounded by family and close collaborators. He had recently missed Milan Fashion Week due to illness, marking the first absence in five decades. Giorgio Armani\u2019s Life and Career Giorgio Armani […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":731,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[92,91,93,94,39],"class_list":["post-730","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-trends","tag-armani","tag-giorgio-armani","tag-giorgio-armani-dead-at-91","tag-giorgio-armani-deceased","tag-magazine"],"yoast_head":"\nGiorgio Armani Net Worth and Business<\/h2>\n
Giorgio Armani Dead at 91: Funeral and Tributes<\/h2>\n
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