Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani died Thursday at the age of 91, according to reports.

The news was first announced by the Armani Group in a post on X, honoring the man who, in their words, “always made independence — of thought and action — his hallmark.”

Often hailed as the “first postmodern designer,” Armani leaves behind a legacy that reshaped both fashion and Hollywood. Born in Piacenza, Italy, on July 11, 1934, he built an empire on minimalist tailoring, making understated elegance the ultimate form of luxury.

Hollywood took notice early. In 1978, Diane Keaton wore a tailored double-breasted Armani jacket to the Academy Awards — the first celebrity to showcase his designs at the Oscars.

Since his death, tributes have poured in from around the world. Celebrities, fans and

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