The fashion world mourns Giorgio Armani. His family and employees celebrate his legacy: &quot; We are committed to protecting what he built and carrying on his company in his memory, with respect, responsibility, and love.&quot;

With deep sadness, the fashion world mourns the passing of Giorgio Armani, the undisputed master of style and founder of the eponymous group that revolutionized contemporary elegance. To his associates, he was simply &quot;Mr. Armani,&quot; to the press , &quot;King Giorgio,&quot; a title that conveyed respect, affection, and gratitude. Giorgio Armani passed away peacefully at the age of 91 , surrounded by his loved ones, after a life lived with absolute dedication to his work and his creative dream. Until his final days, he continued to work on the collections and projects that made his name famous, leaving a legacy not only in the world of fashion but also in the way we conceive of modern lifestyle. This September, the recently deceased Italian designer would have celebrated his 50th anniversary . The official announcement came today with an official press release expressing the Italian brand&#39;s condolences. Family and employees join together in remembrance, renewing their commitment to preserving and upholding the values that guided him throughout his life. Their words in the letter reflect the immense legacy of a man who never stopped engaging with his audience, captivating them with authenticity, discretion, and a timeless vision.

<blockquote>In this company, we have always felt part of a family. Today, with deep emotion, we feel the void left by the person who founded this family and made it grow with vision, passion, and dedication. But it is precisely in his spirit that together, we employees and the family members who have always worked alongside Mr. Armani, are committed to protecting what he built and to carrying on his company in his memory, with respect, responsibility, and love. Employees and his family</blockquote>

His vision of elegance, fueled by curiosity and rigor, transcended the confines of clothing to embrace design, architecture, and hospitality, always with a special focus on people and Milan, his beloved city. With his independent thinking and consistency, he made Giorgio Armani a unique company on the international scene, leading it to celebrate half a century of history. The chapel of rest will be set up starting Saturday, September 6th and will be open to visitors until Sunday , September 7th, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, in Milan, at Via Bergognone 59, at the Armani/Teatro . In accordance with Mr. Armani&#39;s express wishes, the funeral will be held privately.

Giorgio Armani's passing and a letter from his family and employees

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