Born on July 11, 1934 in Piacenza and from a modest Italian family, Giorgio Armani It became an icon of international fashion for decades. Initially, he studied medicine at the University of Milan and served as a medical assistant in the Army. However, his artistic concern led him to photography and design.
Only, in the sixties, he consolidated himself as a designer in the house Nino Cerruti, And in 1975, together with his partner Sergio Galeottifounded the firm Giorgio Armani Spa With just savings and selling your Volkswagen Beetle to finance the project. His first male collection was launched that year and, in 1978, he signed a license contract with the Finanziario Group Tessile, promoting its international expansion.
The great world jump arrived in 1980, in the hands of cinema, when Richard Gere looked an Armani suit in the movie “American Gigolo.” Since then, its blazers became a symbol of relaxed sophistication. And, in the following decade, he transformed the female wardrobe with the “Power Suit”, a refined and elegant version of the classic male suit.
Revolutionizing the prêt-à-porter, Armani also explored the haute couture with the launch of Armani Privé In 2005, consolidating a timeless and coherent style between more accessible and exclusive lines. His name became an empire that covered perfumes, accessories, decoration, hotels and restaurants, all maintaining its seal of silent “elegance”, free of ostentation. Thus he was born Emporio Armani.
In the personal aspect, the designer was always considered a reserved and conservative personality. He rejected offers to sell his business participation or go to the stock market, maintaining total control of his company and continuing active until his last days, directing both creation and management. At 91, in his residence in Milan, after a brief disease and surrounded by his loved ones, the fashion icon died. A legacy that shares with Gianni Versace, Coco Chanel and Cristóbal Balenciaga, inter alia.
The ten most iconic designs
The smooth Blazer of American Gigolo (1980)
This design marked a before and after: its relaxed silhouette redefined the male suit, freeing it from stiffness and symbolizing modern elegance.
Power Suit Female (1980)
Armani adapted his male cuts for professional women, creating an aesthetic of strength without losing sophistication.
“The Natural” – Suit of the 90s
With a sack of three buttons, narrow flaps and softened shoulders, consolidated elegance without artifice.
High sewing with Armani Privé (2005–2025)
Their sewing collections showed their technical domain, combining minimalism with refined luxury.
Red carpet dresses for celebrities
Designed for figures such as Cate Blanchett or Jennifer Lopeztheir creations reflected discreet glamor favored by impeccable cuts.
The unstructured suit for Diane Keaton (1978)
Exhibited in the Oscar, he was a precursor to Armani’s impact on pop culture and Red Carpet.
Emporio Armani line and accessibility
Trajectory that brought its aesthetics to new audiences, without losing its distinction DNA.
Italian and global minimalist style
His collections maintained a clean, sober and timeless aesthetic, which transcended passengers.
Sports uniforms and lifestyle design
From the clothing of Il divo even sports teams such as EA7 Emporio Armani Milanocreated an aesthetic of daily elegance.
Business style architecture
Its stores, hotels and restaurants reflected their philosophy of elegant and sober life.
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