Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani (Italian: Giorgio Armani, Italian pronunciation: [ˈdʒordʒo arˈmaːni]; July 11, 1934 – September 4, 2025) was an Italian fashion designer best known for founding the eponymous brand Armani. In his early years, he rose to prominence through his collaboration with the fashion brand Cerruti 1881. After establishing his own company in 1975, his business gradually expanded to music, sports, luxury hotels and other fields. In 2001, Armani was recognized as Italy's most successful designer and is known for pioneering red carpet fashion. At the time of his death, his fashion empire was valued at more than $12.1 billion. Armani is credited with revolutionizing fashion in the 1970s, with his minimalist and deconstructed silhouettes reflected in his famous soft jackets and unstructured suits. He transformed the elegance of men's and women's clothing into modern, simple and sophisticated styles, and is known as a pioneer in red carpet fashion and celebrity styling.