Overview

• Giorgio Armani’s company confirmed his death at 91, calling him its creator and ‘tireless driving force’ who worked until his final days.
• The Armani Group will open a funeral chamber Sept. 6–7 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Armani/Teatro, Via Bergognone 59 in Milan, followed by a private funeral.
• The cause of death has not been disclosed; he had been unwell in recent months and missed Milan’s Men’s Fashion Week in June, overseeing shows remotely.
• Armani had outlined a gradual handover to close collaborators and family, naming Pantaleo (Leo) Dell’Orco and relatives as key figures, with governance structures reported to support continuity.
• He built a rare independent luxury empire spanning fashion, beauty, home and hospitality, generating roughly $2.6–$2.7 billion in 2024 revenue, with Forbes estimating his net worth at about $12.1 billion; tributes poured in from peers and celebrities.