Giorgio Armani, the renowned Italian fashion designer, has died at age 91, his company said in a statement shared Thursday on social media.
"With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani," the Giorgio Armani brand said on Facebook.
The company said he "passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. Indefatigable to the end, he worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, the collections, and the many ongoing and future projects."
Designer Giorgio Armani appears at the end of his Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2025 collection show in Paris on Jan. 28, 2025. Reuters/Sarah Meyssonnier
Born on July 11, 1934, in the Italian town of Piacenza, Armani attended medical school before lea