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The Italian fashion designer was known for curating a quintessentially Italian aesthetic in his clothes, as well as taking Hollywood's red carpets to new heights.

"Il Signor Armani, as he was always respectfully and admiringly called by employees and collaborators, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones," the Armani Group said in a statement, describing the founder as "a tireless driving force," as quoted by CNN.

"In this company, we have always felt like part of a family," read a statement provided by the brand on behalf of his family and employees. "Today, with deep emotion, we feel the void left by the one who founded and nurtured this family with vision, passion, and dedication. But it is precisely in his spirit that we, the employees and the family members who have always worked alongside Mr. Armani, commit to protecting what he built and to carrying his company forward in his memory, with respect, responsibility, and love."

In June 2025, Armani was not present to take his usual bow at the brand's show during Milan's Men's Fashion Week, marking the first time in his career he had missed his own runway event. At the time, the company released a statement that he was "currently recovering at home" without specifying his health condition, reported CNN.

- ANI