King Giorgio’s Last Act: The Life, Vision, and Enduring Empire of Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani’s death at 91 on September 4, 2025, closed a chapter on one of fashion’s most influential lives. The designer who made power dressing soft, minimalism sensual, and Italian elegance global leaves behind far more than a logo: he leaves a coherent worldview—disciplined, humane, and intensely modern—expressed through clothing, beauty, interiors, hotels, sport, and philanthropy. Tributes have poured in from Milan to Hollywood, but the clearest testimony to his legacy is how people dress today: relaxed, precise, and quietly confident.
Armani’s company confirmed his passing, noting his lifelong habit of stewarding every detail himself. Public respects are being paid in Milan with a viewing at Armani/Teatro, followed by a private funeral. Even the logistics feel Armani-esque: publi...