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By Oscar Holland, NCS
(NCS) — High-profile figures from the style world and past are paying tribute to the late Giorgio Armani, whose demise on the age of 91 was announced Thursday.
Messages celebrating the designer’s life and legacy additionally poured in from throughout politics, leisure and popular culture — together with from celeb associates, like Julia Roberts and Leonardo DiCaprio, who’ve worn his creations on catwalks or crimson carpets.
Tributes had been led by among the greatest names in Italian trend, together with Donatella Versace, whose late brother Gianni based Versace in Milan simply three years after Armani launched his namesake model within the Italian fashion capital.
“The world has lost a giant today,” mentioned Versace, now the label’s chief model ambassador, in a press release shared with NCS. “Giorgio Armani changed history with fashion. He defined style all over the world for generations and was a true genius and a master of class and elegance. He will be missed forever but his style is eternal.”
Prada’s govt director Miuccia Prada and chairman Patrizio Bertelli despatched NCS a joint assertion calling Armani a “maestro recognized for his elegance and creativity, and an undisputed protagonist of Italian and international fashion.” The label’s co-creative director Raf Simons in the meantime described Armani as a “visionary whose creative genius defined elegance and sophistication in fashion.”
Diesel founder Renzo Rosso shared a deeply private tribute, calling Armani a “true icon,” whereas Ermenegildo Zegna — whose eponymous menswear label operated a three way partnership with Armani within the 2000s — thanked the designer for “bringing the spirit and culture of Made in Italy to the world.”
Recognition of Armani’s influence on Italy additionally flowed in from the nation’s highest places of work. “With his elegance, sobriety and creativity, he was able to bring luster to Italian fashion and inspire the entire world,” wrote Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on social media. “An icon, a tireless worker, a symbol of the best of Italy.”
The nation’s president, Sergio Mattarella, in the meantime issued a press release calling the late designer “a symbol of Italian genius throughout the world.” He added: His refined simplicity, his dedication to high quality, and his consideration to element have impressed and influenced generations of designers.
Carlo Capasa, Chairman of the National Chamber for Italian Fashion, famous that the designer’s work establishing Milan Fashion Week as a world occasion had “contributed to the growth of the fashion system and its values.”
Beyond Italy, tributes additionally poured in from actors, athletes and different celebrities on social media.
Roberts, who usually wears customized Armani seems to be to premieres and award ceremonies, posted an image of herself with the late designer on Instagram. The caption learn: “A true friend. A Legend.”
In an Instagram Story, DiCaprio recalled being “blown away” by Armani’s “creativity and genius,” upon first assembly him in Milan. “He was a legendary force who inspired generations, and his legacy will continue to shape and uplift the world for years to come.”
Both Victoria and David Beckham shared tributes and photos of Armani, with the latter calling him “kind, generous, humble and a true gentleman.” They had been joined by the likes of Samuel L. Jackson, Diane Kruger and Michelle Pfeiffer, whereas Russell Crowe wrote on X of his “love affair with Armani suits that continues to this day.”
Naomi Campbell and a “heartbroken” Cindy Crawford had been among the many fashions taking to social media to put up images and recount their experiences working with Armani. In a prolonged post on Instagram, Campbell known as him “a perfectionist in the truest sense.” She added: “It was an honor to walk for you, and I learned so much simply by being in your presence.”
Major trend editors paid homage, too. In a put up addressed to Armani, former Vogue International editor Suzy Menkes wrote: “I cannot believe that you have left us,” including that the designer was “symbolic for a certain part of Italy that was more gentle than showy.” Samira Nasr, editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar, in the meantime called him “the maestro.” Imran Ahmed, founder and editor-in-chief of The Business of Fashion informed NCS that the designer left “a legacy of beauty, refinement and timeless elegance.”
Former of British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful posted a moving tribute saying that Armani taught him “the importance of entrepreneurship and community and believing in your own creativity.”
“Since meeting in the ‘90s, he always believed in me and gave me a seat at the table from day one; from styling his campaigns to his endless words of wisdom at each stage of my career, he always made me feel seen,” Enninful wrote on-line.
On Thursday, the Armani Group introduced that its founder’s funeral chamber in Milan will likely be opened to the general public over the weekend. The firm has not disclosed particulars concerning the funeral ceremony, which it mentioned will likely be “held privately” in accordance with Armani’s “explicit wishes.”
NCS’s Leah Dolan, Kati Chitrakorn and Sharon Braithwaite contributed to this report.
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