Overview
- The Armani Group said he died peacefully surrounded by family and noted he worked until his final days.
- Employees described the firm as a family and vowed to protect what he built and continue the business in his memory.
- Milan will observe a day of civic mourning on Monday, the day of the funeral, announced Mayor Beppe Sala.
- Tributes arrived from Rome’s mayor and Italian retail groups, praising Armani’s influence on fashion and Made in Italy.
- Reporting indicates succession plans had been prepared with longtime deputy Leo Dell’Orco and niece Silvana Armani to ensure continuity.