04.09.2025, 18:27
Giorgio Armani died
Source: OREANDA-NEWS
OREANDA-NEWS The famous Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani died on Thursday at the age of 91, the Corriere della Sera newspaper reports.
Armani died at home, surrounded by his family and friends.
The cause of death is not named, but the newspaper notes that Armani was diagnosed with a lung infection a few weeks ago.
AGI agency reports that the farewell to the couturier will take place on September 6-7 in Milan, where he lived and worked. The funeral will take place in the circle of relatives and friends, according to the will of the deceased.
The employees of the fashion house expressed their condolences, noting that the founder of the company had been working and contributing to its development until the last few days.
"With endless condolences, the Armani Group of Companies announces the passing of its ideologue, founder and tireless engine," the company said in a statement.
Armani was born in Piacenza, near Milan, on July 11, 1934. In 1975, together with architect Sergio Galeotti, he founded the Giorgio Armani Fashion House, presenting the first collection of men's and women's clothing. In addition, Armani is credited with creating the term "stylist."
In addition to creating clothes, Armani produced collections of accessories, furniture, perfumes, collaborated with film directors, creating costumes for films, including "American Gigolo", "Ocean's Thirteen Friends", "Inglourious Basterds" and others. Since 2005, he has also been involved in the hotel business. He was never married and had no children.
Armani was considered one of the richest men in Italy. According to Forbes, his fortune for 2025 was estimated at $12.1 billion. His business included two hotels, in Milan and Dubai, and 26 restaurants worldwide. Armani owned the Olimpia Milan basketball club, and his company designed uniforms for the Italian Olympic and Paralympic national teams, as well as dressed various sports teams.
Armani died at home, surrounded by his family and friends.
The cause of death is not named, but the newspaper notes that Armani was diagnosed with a lung infection a few weeks ago.
AGI agency reports that the farewell to the couturier will take place on September 6-7 in Milan, where he lived and worked. The funeral will take place in the circle of relatives and friends, according to the will of the deceased.
The employees of the fashion house expressed their condolences, noting that the founder of the company had been working and contributing to its development until the last few days.
"With endless condolences, the Armani Group of Companies announces the passing of its ideologue, founder and tireless engine," the company said in a statement.
Armani was born in Piacenza, near Milan, on July 11, 1934. In 1975, together with architect Sergio Galeotti, he founded the Giorgio Armani Fashion House, presenting the first collection of men's and women's clothing. In addition, Armani is credited with creating the term "stylist."
In addition to creating clothes, Armani produced collections of accessories, furniture, perfumes, collaborated with film directors, creating costumes for films, including "American Gigolo", "Ocean's Thirteen Friends", "Inglourious Basterds" and others. Since 2005, he has also been involved in the hotel business. He was never married and had no children.
Armani was considered one of the richest men in Italy. According to Forbes, his fortune for 2025 was estimated at $12.1 billion. His business included two hotels, in Milan and Dubai, and 26 restaurants worldwide. Armani owned the Olimpia Milan basketball club, and his company designed uniforms for the Italian Olympic and Paralympic national teams, as well as dressed various sports teams.
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