Sep 05, 2025
Armani initially pursued medicine and served in the military before pivoting to fashion. He began his career as a window dresser at La Rinascente in Milan.
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Since launching Giorgio Armani S.p.A. in 1975, Armani remained the brand’s sole shareholder, maintaining full creative and financial control until his passing.
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He redefined power dressing by softening both men’s and women’s suits and became a red carpet favourite after dressing Richard Gere in American Gigolo (1980).
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Beyond retail, Armani built his reputation in Hollywood, creating costumes for over 200 films, solidifying his silver screen influence.
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He extended his minimalist aesthetic into lifestyle, opening Armani hotels, restaurants, and even launching Armani/Silos, a fashion art museum in Milan.
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Armani was the first major designer to ban underweight models from his runway in 2007, championing healthier modelling standards.
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A vegetarian and non smoker, Armani was passionate about art, environmental issues, and humanitarian efforts—including work with refugees and cultural restoration.
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Armani never formally studied fashion design, he learned by observing tailoring techniques while working as a window dresser and later as a menswear buyer.
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