Giorgio Armani, the Godfather of Italian style and a towering force in fashion for more than 50 years, has died. The Armani Group announced the passing of its creator and founder at 91.
He combined the flair of a designer with the acumen of a businessman, running a company that turned over $2.7 billion a year.
Armani rose from window dresser to global tastemaker, revolutionizing menswear with unstructured jackets and introducing women’s power suits. His designs became synonymous with stars like Richard Gere, Sophia Loren, and Sean Connery.
Unlike rivals absorbed into fashion conglomerates, Armani remained sole owner of his multibillion-euro empire, expanding into Emporio Armani, Armani Exchange, luxury hotels, and even Olympic uniforms. “Il Signor Armani,” remembered as a tireless innovator, leaves behind a global brand and a legacy that shaped fashion for half a century.
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