Legendary fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91, the Armani Group confirmed on Thursday, September 4. Months before his death, Armani made his final public appearance at his Armani Privé show in Paris, where he walked the runway and waved to the audience.
Armani’s Final Appearance at Paris Couture Week
Armani’s last public moment came on January 28 during Paris Couture Week. See the photos here.
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(Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP via Getty Images)The designer closed his Armani Privé Spring 2025 show, stepping onto the runway to acknowledge the crowd.
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(Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)It was a signature gesture from the Italian-born icon, who had long made Paris a stage for his most glamorous collections.
Waving Fans Goodbye at the Armani Privé Show
(Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP via Getty Images)In his final bow, Armani looked calm and gracious as he waved to photographers and audience members who rose to their feet.
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(Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP via Getty Images)The appearance has taken on new meaning as it was the final time the designer was seen in public before his death.
Plans for Milan Fashion Week Celebration
(Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP via Getty Images)Before his death, Armani had been planning a major event during Milan Fashion Week in September to mark 50 years of his company, Giorgio Armani S.p.A. Founded in 1975, the brand grew into a global fashion empire spanning clothing, accessories, hotels, and homewares.
Armani Reflected on Regrets & Shared His Succession Plans
In his final sit-down with the Financial Times, Armani admitted that his biggest personal regret was not spending more time with family. The self-confessed workaholic, who was deeply involved in every detail of his shows, said, “My only regret in life was spending too many hours working and not enough time with friends and family.”
Armani also spoke candidly about his wishes for the future of his global brand, explaining how he wanted responsibilities to gradually pass to those closest to him. “My plans for succession consist of a gradual transition of the responsibilities that I have always handled to those closest to me,” he said, “such as Leo Dell’Orco, the members of my family and the entire working team.” Dell’Orco currently serves as head of men’s design for the Armani Group.
“I would like the succession to be organic and not a moment of rupture,” Armani added.
Armani Group Confirms His Passing
(Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)“With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani,” the company said in a statement.
“Il Signor Armani, as he was always respectfully and admiringly called by employees and collaborators, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. Indefatigable to the end, he worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, the collections, and the many ongoing and future projects.”
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