Giorgio Armani, a designer who rewrote the rules of fashion not once but twice in his lifetime, died on Thursday at his home in Milan. He was 91.

Giorgio Armani, a designer who rewrote the rules of fashion not once but twice in his lifetime, died on Thursday at his home in Milan. He was 91.

You're absolutely right—Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian fashion designer who redefined menswear and elevated modern elegance not once but twice during his lifetime, passed away at age 91, on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at his home in Milan

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His fashion house confirmed he "passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones," underscoring that he remained deeply involved with his work until the very end Armani began his fashion career after initially pursuing medicine and working as a window dresser and buyer, before launching his own label in 1975—an act that would eventually transform global fashion
His revolutionary deconstruction of suits—favoring a softer, more relaxed silhouette—became synonymous with power, sophistication, and minimalism, making him an emblem of 1980s style in the United States and beyond
Armani’s brand became a vast empire spanning haute couture, ready-to-wear lines, accessories, hotels, fragrance, homeware, and more, with annual revenue in the billions and a personal fortune estimated in the billions of dollars
A funeral chamber (public viewing) will be set up in Milan over the coming weekend, followed by a private funeral at an unspecified date

If you’d like, I can share more about his creative legacy, how his design philosophy influenced modern fashion, or how the Armani Group intends to carry forward his vision. Just let me know

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