Giorgio Armani passed away at 91. The fashion designer was surrounded by his loved ones at the time of his death, having become famous for inventing the concept of celebrity dressing for the red carpet. From the Met Gala red carpet to runway shows around the world, take a look at Giorgio Armani’s life in photos.
I sat with my dog during an interview at the designer’s home in Milan on August 2, 1972. Fairchild Archive via Getty Images
He poses for a portrait on January 13th, 1973. Leonardo Sendamo
An adjustable model of the Giorgio Armani Spring model ready to wear the show on October 10th, 1977. Penske Media via Getty Images
On February 25, 1980, he poses a portrait in his collection. Penske Media via Getty Images
He posed as a model on March 1, 1982. Corvis via Getty Images
Photographed at work on March 1, 1982. Corvis via Getty Images
Photographed with Naomi Campbell on January 1, 1996 Rose Hartman/Getty Images
Filmed in 2003 with Beyonce Knowles. Alan Davidson / Shutterstock
On April 2, 2005, he was wearing a traditional costume (Hambok) in Seoul, pretending to be a Korean nobleman. AFP via Getty Images
After the 2005-2006 Fall/Winter Collection Show held in Tokyo in 2005, she poses in front of the model. AFP via Getty Images
Photographed with Leonardo DiCaprio at the release of the Emporio Armani Red Collection in 2006. Getty Images
Filmed on February 24th, 2007 at Penelope and Monica Cruz. FilmMagic
In 2008, Gala met with Julia Roberts and George Clooney. Getty Images
He received the Legion Medal of Honor. France’s most prestigious award from French President Nicholas Sarkozy in 2008. wiremage
It was photographed with Mohammed Arabal when it opened the Armani hotel in Dubai in 2010. Bloomberg via Getty Images
He took part in a match between the Boston Celtics and the EA7 Emporio Armani Milan at the NBA Europe Live Tour at the Mediolanum Forum in Milan, Italy on October 7, 2012. nbae via Getty Images
It was seen behind the scenes before the Yoshiokubo/Motogogue/Consistency Show during Milan Men’s Fashion Week on January 17th, 2017. Getty Images
I walk down the runway during the finale of Giorgio Armani Priv in Spring/Summer 2019. Getty Images
Waving to the crowd at the Giorgio Armani Fashion Show in 2019 Milan Men’s Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020. Getty Images
Cate Blanchett introduces him to the outstanding achievement award at the Fashion Awards on December 2, 2019 Getty Images
Photo taken on July 24, 2019 during a beach holiday. Backgrid
Photos of Leodelco and catwalk on June 21, 2021 /Shutterstock
Walking the runway during the Giorgio Armani “One Night Only Dubai” fashion show held at the Armani Hotel Dubai on October 26, 2021. Getty Images
Talk to the crowd at the Deepianzati Tromnipiare honorary degree ceremony held on May 11, 2023. Getty Images
Armani Boys Spring 2023 – head out to the audience at the end of the summer 2024 show. AFP via Getty Images
Smiling while clapping with Latvian model Agnes Zogla Sfter, we will present an Armani Prive during the 2025 Women’s Haute Couture Spring/Summer Fashion Week, which marks its 20th anniversary in Paris on January 28th, 2025. AFP via Getty Images
We’re heading out to the end of women’s clothing for 2025 Fall/Winter Fashion Week, held in Milan on March 2, 2025. AFP via Getty Images
His final reveal at the EA7 Emporio Armani Milano vs FC Barcelona, a basketball Euroleague match held in Milan, Italy, on March 27, 2025. SIMONE LUCARELLI/IPA SPORT/IPA-AGENCY.NET/SHUTTERSTOCK
