The brand said Armani left this world peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones. In a statement on Instagram, it said: “Mr Armani, as he was always called with respect and admiration by employees and collaborators, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. Tireless, he has worked until the last days, dedicating himself to the company, to the collections, to the different and always new projects in being and to becoming.” A public funeral chamber will open in Milan this weekend, followed by a private ceremony for family and close friends.

Known as “Re Giorgio” or King Giorgio, Armani was celebrated for reshaping the fashion landscape with his relaxed yet refined tailoring. He was known for personally overseeing every aspect of his work, from advertising campaigns to last-minute touches before models walked the runway. His absence from Milan Men’s Fashion Week in June, the first in his career, came as he recovered from an illness. Even during this period, Armani remained committed to his projects, continuing to steer a company that generated more than €2.3 billion annually.

Although he never married, Armani was devoted to his family, especially his niece Roberta, the daughter of his late brother Sergio. She gave up a film career to join the fashion house, eventually becoming its director of public relations. Roberta became a vital link between the brand and the celebrity world, famously organizing the 2006 wedding of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, for which her uncle designed the couple’s wedding attire. Her presence highlighted the close family ties that ran alongside the vast global legacy Armani leaves behind.

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