Giorgio Armani Has Passed Away—A Look Back at His Incomparable Legacy

Today marks a sad day in the fashion industry and the world, as it was announced that the legendary designer Giorgio Armani has passed away at the age of 91. The designer founded his Milan-based company 50 years ago and has continued to serve as the creative director and CEO of the Armani Group. In a press release, the company shared that he “passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones,” adding “he worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, the collections, and the many ongoing and future projects.” It’s safe to say that Armani’s legacy will live on long after his passing.

Armani’s elegant, tailored aesthetic came to define Italian fashion, and his keen eye and business sense led to what would become a multibillion-dollar company that now includes multiple fashion brands, beauty, and hotels that bear the Armani name. “Re Giorgio”, as he was affectionately known in Italy, is responsible for countless memorable runway and red carpet moments over the decades, and to say that his influence and talent will be missed is an understatement. But the industry icon’s legacy will live on in many ways.