With profound sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and eternal soul: Giorgio Armani. Il Signor Armani, as he was reverently called, departed peacefully surrounded by loved ones — a man who worked tirelessly until his final days, still sketching, still perfecting, still dreaming.

For more than half a century, Armani reshaped the very language of fashion. He revolutionised tailoring in the 1970s with the unstructured jacket — a silhouette that liberated men from stiff formality and redefined the modern suit. His vision of effortless elegance went on to conquer women’s wardrobes as well, introducing a new vocabulary of power dressing that would come to define an era. In Hollywood, he became the sartorial poet of the silver screen, dressing stars in films like American Gigolo and countless red carpets thereafter, embedding his name into the glamour of cinema itself.

Beyond clothing, Armani expanded into lifestyle with a prescience few designers ever achieved. From Armani/Casa to Armani/Privé haute couture, from fragrance to five-star hotels, he built a universe where style was not only worn but lived — a world of quiet luxury long before the phrase entered fashion’s lexicon. His empire remained fiercely independent, guided by his singular instinct and unwavering standards.

Always deeply connected to his beloved Milan, Armani championed the city as an international capital of style, philanthropy, and culture. He nurtured his company like a family, instilling in its employees the values of respect, responsibility, and love.

“Today, with deep emotion, we feel the void left by the one who founded and nurtured this family with vision, passion, and dedication,” reads the statement from his team. “In his spirit, we commit to protecting what he built and to carrying his company forward.”

Giorgio Armani leaves behind not only a global fashion house, but also an enduring idea of elegance: subtle, powerful, and eternal.