Milan, Italy, has always been a city where fashion is more than clothing. Few designers embodied that spirit more than Giorgio Armani. On September 4, 2025, the news of Armani’s death rocked the fashion world. For 50 years, the renowned designer pushed the boundaries of formal wear with his unique approach to tailoring and his love of calm, neutral tones. Nowadays, you can’t look at a red carpet without seeing his work.
Armani is one of several luxury brands headquartered in Milan , which has a long history as a fashion capital. Located in northern Italy at the crossroads of trade routes to France, Germany, and the rest of Europe, Milan became a hub for merchants trading silk, wool, leather, and other high-end textiles during the Renaissance. The healthy flow of the best materials drew