Fashion icon Giorgio Armani passes away at 91

The world is bidding farewell to Giorgio Armani, the legendary Italian designer who transformed modern fashion and built one of the most influential luxury empires in history.

Armani passed away at age 91, “surrounded by his loved ones,” according to a statement by the Armani Group.

In line with his will, his funeral will be private, but his body will lie in state at Milan’s Armani Teatro this weekend for public farewells.

From haute couture and ready-to-wear to fragrances, jewelry, hotels, and interiors, Armani’s vision reshaped global style, while his commitment to independence kept his fashion house off the stock market.

A visionary who began in medicine before turning to design, Armani’s journey from window dresser to “casual chic” pioneer leaves an indelible legacy in the history of fashion.