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Giorgio Armani (1934–2025): The 91-Year-Old Icon Who Turned a Suit Into a Timeless Legend

DESIGNER / 2025-09-08

  1. From Med School Hopeful to Display Stylist
  2. Sergio Galeotti: Love, Partner, Co-Founder
  3. The Deconstructed Tailored Revolution
  4. The Power Suit: Women’s Armour Redefined
  5. Quiet Luxury Pioneer
  6. Hollywood’s Red Carpet Architect
  7. The 24/7 Armani Lifestyle

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.

Sergio Galeotti: Love, Partner, Co-Founder

In 1975, Armani and his partner Sergio Galeotti founded the house. Sergio handled finance and deals, Armani designed. When Sergio passed in 1985, Armani transformed grief into drive, expanding into Armani Privé, Emporio Armani, and Armani Jeans.

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.

Hollywood’s Red Carpet Architect

In 1980’s American Gigolo, Richard Gere in Armani became an icon of sensuality. From then, stars like Julia Roberts, Cate Blanchett, George Clooney owned the red carpet in Armani tailoring.

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.