Where to Explore the Legacy of Giorgio Armani in Italy

| Mon, 09/08/2025 - 00:00
Giorgio Armani in Milan in 2015
Giorgio Armani in Milan in 2015 / Photo: Andrea Delbo via Shutterstock

No fashion designer did minimalist elegance quite like Giorgio Armani, who died in Milan on Thursday at the age of 91. 

Known for revolutionizing the suit — softening the traditionally stiff styles for men and adapting the look for a new generation of professional women — Mr. Armani created the blueprint for “power dressing.” He did it while retaining control over both the creative and the managerial aspects of his business — a rare feat in an ind

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