Renowned Italian Fashion Designer Giorgio Armani Passed Away at 91.
Obituary
In September 2025, Giorgio Armani, the legendary Italian fashion designer and billionaire known for redefining modern elegance and global style, passed away at the age of 91 in Milan, Italy. Fondly called "Re Giorgio" or "King Giorgio," he was one of the most influential icons of the fashion world.
- Giorgio Armani was born on July 11, 1934, in Piacenza, a small town in northern Italy, and rose to become one of the world’s most celebrated designers.
- In 1975, he co-founded the luxury fashion brand "Armani" in Milan with his partner Sergio Galeotti. The brand soon became synonymous with sophistication and contemporary style.
- Armani expanded his company beyond fashion into beauty, fragrance, music, sports, and luxury hotels, turning it into a global empire generating over EUR 2 billion annually.
Main Point :- (i) In 2002, Armani was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Refugees for his humanitarian efforts during the Afghan refugee crisis, raising awareness and funds for displaced communities.
(ii) Armani earned the title "Re Giorgio" (King Giorgio) for revolutionizing fashion with modern elegance, influencing both Hollywood and global style for decades.
(iii) His illustrious career was marked by prestigious accolades, including the Neiman Marcus Award for Distinguished Service in Fashion (1979), CFDA Best International Designer (1983), and CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award (Menswear) (1987).
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