In a piece of sad news, Giorgio Armani, the designer who changed the shape of fashion, passed away at the age of 91. His design defined fashion back in the 1980s, and it was on July 11, 2025, when Armani turned 91. It was on September 4, 2025, that the Armani company announced his passing away in Milan. The Armani group shared the news of having infinite sorrow as they announced the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani.
Giorgio Armani was surrounded by his loved ones when he passed away
Giorgio was always respectfully and admiringly referred to as “Il Signor Armani” by his employees and collaborators. The Armani group, in a statement, shared that Giorgio passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. Indefatigable to the end, he worked tirelessly until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, its collections, and the numerous ongoing and future projects. It goes without saying that Armani was one of the most successful designers in fashion history. Armani, over the years, crafted a vision that expanded from fashion to every aspect of life, anticipating the times with extraordinary clarity and pragmatism.
Giorgio Armani’s funeral details have been announced by the company group
Armani was always driven by relentless curiosity and a deep attention to the present and to people. Along this journey, he established an open dialogue with the public, becoming a beloved and respected figure for his ability to connect with everyone. Always mindful of the community’s needs, he was active on many fronts, especially in support of his beloved Milan. The company group shared the funeral details, which will be held over the upcoming weekend. The note read:
“The funeral chamber will be set up from Saturday, September 6th to Sunday, September 7th, and will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., in Milan, at Via Bergognone 59, inside the Armani/Teatro. In accordance with Mr. Armani’s explicit wishes, the funeral will be held privately.”
What had happened to Giorgio Armani
According to a report by the Economic Times, Armani passed away because of age-related issues. He was a visionary and was called as ‘Re Giorgio’ or ‘King Giorgio’. He had undergone a transformation in fashion by discarding padded suits and was always in favour of fluid designs, which were sleek and showcased understated elegance. Armani’s style was Italian, modern, characterised by nude shades and a blend of masculine and feminine aesthetics. He reshaped wardrobes right from Milan to Hollywood.
Netizens grieve over the loss of Giorgio Armani
Reportedly, Armani was planning to celebrate 50 years of his fashion house during Milan Fashion Week in September 2025. A user reading about Armani Group’s heartbreaking note wrote, “Unique King of elegance, huge human and cultural loss. Rip Giorgio, Legends are eternal. Condolences to his loved ones.” A user even shared, “The one who proved to the whole world that the real fashion is Italian.”
An Armani fan compared him to legends like Michael Jackson, Kobe Bryant and wrote, “I’ll always remember where I was when Giorgio Armani passed away. I’m Italian, and though I’m not particularly into fashion, Armani was far more than that. There’s a reason we say “the Michael Jordan of…”—and in the same way, there’s a reason we can say “the Giorgio Armani of.” He embodied elegance, simplicity, and the very essence of Italian style. Grazie, Giorgio. You will be missed by the entire world—especially by us Italians.”
Team BollywoodShaadis offers condolences to the family of Giorgio Armani.
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