Legendary Designer Giorgio Armani Has Died at 91

"Giorgio Armani has died. The Italian designer was one of the most influential figures in modern menswear, reshaping the suit-and the way actors, businessmen, and style hounds dressed-in the 1980s while building a global fashion empire. In recent years, there's been a renewed appreciation for Armani's vision, ensuring that his take on getting dressed will live on despite his passing at the age of 91."

""With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani," the company said in a statement on Thursday. A cause of death was not provided, though the post also added of the founder, "Indefatigable to the end, he worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, the collections, and the many ongoing and future projects.""

Giorgio Armani died at age 91 after a decades-long career that reshaped modern menswear and built a global fashion empire. He transformed the suit in the 1980s by removing heavy internal structure and introducing precise yet soft, fluid tailoring with clear Neapolitan influence. That relaxed approach became a uniform for actors, businessmen, and power brokers worldwide. Armani dressed movie stars on and offscreen and created costumes for films such as American Gigolo and The Wolf of Wall Street. His aesthetic receded amid skinny fits and streetwear trends but has experienced renewed appreciation in recent years.

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