He fashion world Say goodbye to the legendary designer Giorgio Armaniwho died Thursday to 91 years in his address of Milanas his fashionable house officially confirmed. Recognized by Transform the “prêt-à-porter” With its unstructured silhouettes, Armani left an indelible mark In the contemporary style.
His absence in June parades was attributed to a Recovery process for a disease, whose nature was never revealed. Shortly before complying with 91 years in Julyhe spread a message of gratitude to those who accompanied him and expressed his intention to Return to work in Septembersomething that finally could not specify.
The Armani Group statement
By announcing his death, the Armani Group He said: “Mr. Armani, as they have always called him with respect and admiration his employees and collaborators, died quietly, surrounded by his loved ones. Tireless, he worked until his last days, dedicating himself to the company, to the different collections and always new projects ongoing and in development”
As it transpired, in the weeks before his death A lung infection forced him to be hospitalized And then to rest in your home from the Borgonovo viawhat prevented participating in the male parade of June Couture, an unusual absence in a creator who was always present in the workshops.
“King Giorgio”, eternal fashion icon
Nickname “King Giorgio”, He was considered a central figure of international fashion and a symbol of timeless elegance. His innovative gaze put women and his freedom in the foreground, generating styles that transcended decades and redefined the concept of sophistication.
The business group itself revealed that Armani was organizing a special event to commemorate the 50 years of the Giorgio Armani brand during the next Milan Fashion Weekscheduled for this month.
For the farewell, the installation of one Funeral chamber Open to the public in Milan during the weekend. Subsequently, a private ceremony will be held on a date that was not yet confirmed.
His legacy in styling
Armani kept the title of being The first great designer to express himself expressly with the Red Carpets most important in the world, whether in Hollywood or at film festivals such as Cannes or Venice.
Among the most remembered looks of the designer, the iconic look of the actress is included Julia Roberts With suit and tie, along with loose hair, in a installment of the 1990 Golden Globes.
As a movie lover, he always felt a special admiration for glamor and the magic of the seventh art. Thanks to that love, he maintained a solid friendship with many actresses and celebrities from different eras, since Sophia Loren to Penelope Cruz, Naty Abascal or Cate Blanchett.
At the stylistic level, Giorgio stood out for being a pioneer in several aspects of design: he broke with the fashion molds associated with gender, creating The jacket for women and the jacket especially.
“The signore Armani was like this: a great lover and Defender of comfort above all. And always linked to that elegance that he always showed, either with an impeccable suit, or with another of his outfits emblematic ” described Elle magazine.
Source: Ambito
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