The world of high fashion has suffered an irreparable loss. At the age of 91, the outstanding Italian fashion designer and entrepreneur, style genius and creator of the world-famous Armani brand, Giorgio Armani, has passed away. This sad news has spread throughout the world’s publications, and in particular, the Italian newspaper La Repubblica reported on it. The official statement from Armani said:
Mr. Armani, as he was always called with deep respect and genuine admiration by all his employees and partners, left this world in peace and quiet, surrounded by his closest and most loving people.
The passing of Giorgio Armani is a loss not only for his family and friends, but also for the entire fashion industry, which has lost one of its most prominent and influential representatives. His name is forever inscribed in history as a symbol of elegance, impeccable taste and an innovative approach to creating clothing. According to information provided by the employees of his famous fashion house, Giorgio Armani remained incredibly dedicated to his business until his last days. He continued to work actively, putting all his energy and passion into the development of the company, the creation of new collections that amaze with their originality and sophistication, as well as the implementation of numerous innovative projects aimed at the further development of the Armani brand.
Giorgio Armani’s life began in the small town of Piacenza, located in Northern Italy, back in 1934. No one could have imagined then that this boy from the provinces would become one of the most influential people in the world of fashion. In 1974, Giorgio Armani took a bold and decisive step by presenting to the world his first clothing collection under his own name. This was the beginning of his triumphant ascent to the top of the fashion Olympus. However, the key moment in his career was 1975. It was then, at the insistence of his close friend and talented architect Sergio Galeotti, that Giorgio Armani founded his own company. Galeotti took on a difficult but important task – financial management of the new company.
This union turned out to be incredibly successful and fruitful. During the period of Sergio Galeotti’s management, Armani significantly expanded its activities and created a number of subsidiaries, which subsequently became no less successful and popular. Among them are Giorgio Armani USA, focused on the American market, as well as the youth lines Emporio Armani and Armani Jeans, which have won the hearts of millions of fans around the world. In May 2023, fans of Giorgio Armani’s work got a unique opportunity to learn more about the life and career of the great fashion designer. His long-awaited autobiography, published in the United States, went on sale. The book contains many personal photographs covering various periods of the designer’s life – from childhood to adulthood. It includes pictures with famous people, models and friends who influenced his work and life. The publication is an expanded and supplemented version of Armani’s memoirs, in which he openly and sincerely talks about his ups and downs, creative searches and inspiration, friendship and love. In the book, he describes himself as a person who always strives to bring things to completion, and not limit himself to empty talk and promises. This character trait undoubtedly played an important role in his success and helped him achieve recognition throughout the world.
This year, Giorgio Armani celebrated a significant date – the 50th anniversary of his career in the fashion industry. He knew how to create clothes that emphasized the individuality and beauty of each person.
The exact cause of Armani’s death is not specified. However, the newspaper reports that the designer was diagnosed with a lung infection a few weeks ago.
