A Vision Of Elegance Fades : Fashion Designer Giorgio Armani Passed Away
We regret to inform the passing of Giorgio Armani at the age of 91. The Italian fashion designer died on September 4 at his home in Milan.
A visionary in the fashion world, Mr. Armani co-founded his namesake company in 1975 with Sergio Galeotti. Under his leadership, the brand grew into a global powerhouse, renowned for its timeless elegance and sophistication. The Giorgio Armani Group’s extensive portfolio now includes ready-to-wear, haute couture, accessories, eyewear, fragrances, interior design, and hospitality. In recent years, the company’s annual revenues were approximately €2.3 billion.
In the official statement, the company said, ” With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani.”
Il Signor Armani, as he was always respectfully and admiringly called by employees and collaborators, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. Indefatigable to the end, he worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, the collections, and the many ongoing and future projects.
Over the years, Giorgio Armani has crafted a vision that expanded from fashion to every aspect of
life, anticipating the times with extraordinary clarity and pragmatism. He has been driven by
relentless curiosity and a deep attention to the present and to people. Along this journey, he
established an open dialogue with the public, becoming a beloved and respected figure for his ability
to connect with everyone. Always mindful of the needs of the community, he has been active on
many fronts, especially in support of his beloved Milan.
Giorgio Armani is a company with fifty years of history, built with emotion and patience. Giorgio
Armani always made independence – of thought and action – his hallmark. The company is, now
and always, a reflection of this spirit. His family and employees will carry the Group forward in
respect and continuity of these values.
“In this company, we have always felt like part of a family. 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.”
His employees and his family
The funeral chamber will be set up from Saturday, September 6th to Sunday, September 7th, and will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., in Milan, at Via Bergognone 59, inside the Armani/Teatro. In accordance with Mr. Armani’s explicit wishes, the funeral will be held privately.