Legendary Italian designer Giorgio Armani dies | BBC News
The Italian fashion designer and billionaire brand owner Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91.
He was the archetype of Italian style and elegance, reimagining men's and women's suits for a modern audience.
Armani, which began as a fashion company, expanded into music, sport and even luxury hotels.
He was also a revered businessman, with his company bringing in more than £2bn a year.
Giorgio Armani (11 July 1934 – 4 September 2025) was an Italian fashion designer, known best for his eponymous company Armani.
Initially gaining prominence for his work with fashion house Cerruti 1881, he established his own company Armani in 1975, which later diversified into music, sport, and luxury hotels.
By 2001, Armani had achieved widespread acclaim as the most successful designer of Italian origin, and he was widely credited with pioneering red carpet fashion.