By Sushant Agarwal
Published on | Sep 08, 2025
Giorgio Armani, who passed away at 91, reshaped fashion with unstructured, practical, yet sophisticated designs.
Armani’s suits emphasized individuality, comfort, and subtle power, letting the wearer shine rather than the clothes.
In 1980, Armani dressed Richard Gere in American Gigolo, making the unstructured, fluid suit iconic.
Born in 1934 in Piacenza, Armani aimed to be a doctor but started in fashion as a window dresser and later designed menswear at Cerruti.
While at Cerruti, Armani modernized Italian tailoring, creating jackets that were as much about comfort as style.
Encouraged by Sergio Galeotti, Armani launched his own brand in 1975, redefining both menswear and womenswear.
Women’s wear became strong, independent, and resilient; men’s wear shifted to glamorous, attractive, and approachable.
Armani transformed Hollywood style & the red carpet. The 1990 Oscars were dubbed the “Armani Awards,” thanks to his collaboration with Wanda McDaniel.
Milan palazzo runway shows grew into a global brand with hotels, spas, Michelin restaurants, makeup, jewelry, home decor, and chocolates.
From the iconic unstructured jacket to red carpet glamour, Armani’s imprint on fashion and lifestyle will be felt for decades.