"The renowned fashion icon, who was gay, helmed the eponymous Armani company, which he founded in 1981 and grew to a business that turns over some 2.3 billion euros ($2.7 billion) a year, making him the richest LGBTQ+ business mogul in the world, according to a list of LGBTQ+ billionaires published by South China Morning Post in 2024. He was known for his meticulous attention to detail, and would oversee every single detail of his company, from advertising to fixing models' hair"
"In 2024, after many years of keeping his personal life private, Giorgio Armani opened up about his romantic relationships and told Corriere della Sera about the relationship he had with his business partner, Sergio Galeotti, who he dated for more than a decade. "We met near the Capannina night club, in Versilia, where I was on holiday for a couple of days," Armani told the publication. "I saw Sergio in his car and I immediately fell for his Tuscan smile.""
Giorgio Armani died at age 91, with the death announced on 4 September. He founded the Armani company in 1981 and grew it into a business turning over about 2.3 billion euros annually, making him the richest LGBTQ+ business mogul per a 2024 list. He was known for meticulous attention to detail, overseeing advertising and even fixing models' hair. In 2024 he spoke publicly about a decade-long relationship with business partner Sergio Galeotti, who died of an AIDS-related illness in 1985. He drew controversy in 2015 for comments about how gay men should dress.
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