On Thursday, September 4, the fashion world mourned the passing of Giorgio Armani, known as the “eternal king,” at the age of 91. This announcement was made through a statement from his fashion house.
Armani was born on July 11, 1934, in Milan, Italy. He began his career with a fashion house before founding his own brand, “Giorgio Armani,” on July 24, 1975. He became renowned for introducing the concept of “luxury ready-to-wear,” revolutionizing the industry through his innovative partnership with Grupo Finanzario Tessile (GFT) in 1978, which enabled the mass production of high-quality luxury clothing.
In the 1980s, he expanded his empire to include fragrances and cosmetics in collaboration with L’Oréal, while also launching lines such as “Armani Junior” and “Emporio Armani,” making him one of the wealthiest individuals in the world.
### Cultural and Commercial Impact
Armani was a pioneer in integrating fashion with global marketing, inspiring modern industrial analyses (such as the “Adweek 2025” reports), which assert that his approach extended beyond aesthetics to establish a model for commercial innovation. His debut at the Pitti Palace in Florence during the 1970s laid the foundation for his global influence, with critics praising his ability to blend elegance with functionality.
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