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Giorgio Armani (1934–2025): The 91-Year-Old Icon Who Turned a Suit Into a Timeless Legend
DESIGNER / 2025-09-05
Yesterday, the fashion world lost a giant. Giorgio Armani passed away peacefully at age 91, surrounded by loved ones, as confirmed by the Armani Group in a heartfelt statement. His passing marks the end of an era—fashion’s greatest ambassador has closed the final chapter of a luminous life
From Med School Hopeful to Display Stylist
Surprising, isn’t it? Armani, later hailed as Italy’s style king, once dreamed of being a doctor. Childhood scars from war pushed him toward medicine, but destiny rerouted him to Milan’s La Rinascente as a window dresser and buyer. That detour sparked his tailoring revolution.
The Deconstructed Tailored Revolution
In the ’70s and ’80s, suits meant rigid authority. Armani stripped them down—soft shoulders, no heavy pads, supple fabrics, fluid lines. Suits began to breathe, giving men ease and women empowerment.
The Power Suit: Women’s Armour Redefined
In the ’80s, as women rose in the workplace, Armani unveiled the Power Suit: broad shoulders, muted tones, sharp lines. Not borrowed menswear, but the first uniform that understood women’s strength.
Quiet Luxury Pioneer
Today’s buzzword is “Quiet Luxury,” but Armani pioneered it in the ’80s. No logos, only invisible yet tangible luxury—textures, hidden stitching, hues shifting in light.
The 24/7 Armani Lifestyle
Armani Beauty (lip lacquer, Privé fragrances), Armani/Casa (minimalist home), even Armani Dolci, Fiori, Privé Club. More than fashion—it’s a lifestyle you can live 24/7.