Legendary Italian Designer, Giorgio Armani is dead.
NaijaOnPoint Nigeria reports that Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani has passed away at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped global fashion.
Renowned for his sleek, minimalist tailoring and timeless elegance, Armani became the embodiment of Italian style. Born in 1934 in Piacenza, northern Italy, he began his career in window dressing before launching into fashion design in the 1960s.
Over the decades, Armani built a global luxury empire that extended beyond clothing to accessories, fragrances, cosmetics, interior design, sports sponsorships, and a network of exclusive hotels.
In a statement on the official Armani Instagram page, the brand noted that Armani remained active in his work until his final days. “He was indefatigable to the end,” the tribute read.
Armani’s passing marks the close of an era in Italian fashion, leaving a lasting influence on elegance, discipline, and international style.