Giorgio Armani: his life, partnerships, and legacy
4 september 2025 в 21:13
No, Armani was never married. Throughout his life, the designer kept his relationships secret, although he admitted to having romances with both men and women. In a 2000 interview for Vanity Fair, Armani shared: «I have had women in my life, and sometimes men».
He added: «You know very well that for this job you need to have a free mind. Often a person doesn’t have time to worry about others».
His most significant and long-term partner was Galeotti.
Galeotti was an Italian architect and partner of Giorgio Armani in both personal and business life. Born in 1945, Galeotti first met Armani in 1966 in the resort town of Forte dei Marmi. At that time, Armani was 32 years old and was establishing himself as a designer for textile magnate Nino Cerruti. Galeotti, 11 years younger, quickly became both his trusted confidant and collaborator.
It was Galeotti who encouraged Armani to launch his own fashion brand, and together they founded the Armani brand in 1975. While Armani was the creative force behind the designs, Galeotti controlled much of the business, helping turn their shared vision into a global fashion empire.
Tragically, Galeotti died in 1985 at the age of 40 from complications related to AIDS.
Armani passed away peacefully in his home in Milan on September 4, 2025, at the age of 91. The Armani group confirmed his death in a statement, but did not disclose the cause.
No, Armani did not have children. Instead, he considered the Armani brand his «family», - dedicating his life to mentoring employees, shaping the vision of his company, and developing its legacy. Reflecting this sentiment, the Armani group later shared: «In this company, we have always felt like part of a family»
He added: «You know very well that for this job you need to have a free mind. Often a person doesn’t have time to worry about others».
His most significant and long-term partner was Galeotti.
Galeotti was an Italian architect and partner of Giorgio Armani in both personal and business life. Born in 1945, Galeotti first met Armani in 1966 in the resort town of Forte dei Marmi. At that time, Armani was 32 years old and was establishing himself as a designer for textile magnate Nino Cerruti. Galeotti, 11 years younger, quickly became both his trusted confidant and collaborator.
It was Galeotti who encouraged Armani to launch his own fashion brand, and together they founded the Armani brand in 1975. While Armani was the creative force behind the designs, Galeotti controlled much of the business, helping turn their shared vision into a global fashion empire.
Tragically, Galeotti died in 1985 at the age of 40 from complications related to AIDS.
Armani passed away peacefully in his home in Milan on September 4, 2025, at the age of 91. The Armani group confirmed his death in a statement, but did not disclose the cause.
No, Armani did not have children. Instead, he considered the Armani brand his «family», - dedicating his life to mentoring employees, shaping the vision of his company, and developing its legacy. Reflecting this sentiment, the Armani group later shared: «In this company, we have always felt like part of a family»
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