"Starting with an unlined jacket, a simple pair of pants, and an urban palette, Armani put Italian ready-to-wear style on the international fashion map in the late 1970s, creating an instantly recognizable, relaxed silhouette that has propelled the fashion house for half a century. From the executive office to the Hollywood screen, Armani dressed the rich and famous in classic tailored styles, fashioned in super-soft fabrics, and muted tones."
"At the time of his death, Armani had put together an empire worth over $10 billion, which, along with clothing, included accessories, home furnishings, perfumes, cosmetics, books, flowers, and even chocolates, ranking him in the world's top 200 billionaires, according to Forbes. The designer also owned several bars, clubs, restaurants, and his own basketball team, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, better known as Olympia Milano."
Giorgio Armani died at home at 91. He missed Milan Fashion Week in June 2025 for the first time to recover from an undisclosed condition and had planned a major event to celebrate 50 years of his Giorgio Armani fashion house during Milan Fashion Week. Armani popularized Italian ready-to-wear beginning in the late 1970s with unlined jackets, simple pants, and an urban palette, creating a relaxed, instantly recognizable silhouette. He dressed executives and Hollywood stars in tailored, super-soft fabrics and muted tones, and his black-tie outfits and evening gowns dominated red carpets. His diversified empire exceeded $10 billion and included retail, hospitality, fragrances, cosmetics, and a basketball team.
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