The Italian fashion designer and billionaire brand owner Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91.
He was the archetype of Italian style and elegance, reimagining men's and women's suits for a modern audience. His company Armani expanded from fashion into an empire spanning beauty, fragrance, music, sport, and even luxury hotels, bringing in more than £2bn a year.
Donatella Versace paid tribute to the late designer on her Instagram page, posting a picture of him, saying: The world lost a giant today, he made history and will be remembered forever.
In a statement on the brand's Instagram page, it said Armani worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, the collections and the many ongoing future projects and was indefatigable to the end.\
The designer was a pioneer in many ways, elevating red carpet fashion and being the first to ban underweight models from the runway after the death of model Ana Carolina Reston in 2006 from anorexia nervosa. Celebrities and fashion leaders have joined in honoring his legacy, with heartfelt messages from Russell Crowe, Julia Roberts, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni among others.
Armani's influence will be felt for generations, with his timeless designs and dedication to elegance leaving an indelible mark on the fashion world.
