Before founding his own fashion house in 1975 relatively late in life, at the age of 41, Armani began in the fashion industry as a window dresser for the Milanese department store La Rinascente. An Italian flag bound with a black tie outside the house of fashion designer Giorgio Armani, who died in Milan on Sept. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)The space provided a personal and intimate invitation to more than just fashion shows, but a lifestyle empire in the making. From the unstructured jacket that’s worn with ease to the social media frenzy garnered by red carpets, Armani’s imprint can be seen in every corner of the fashion industry and around the globe. His impact and legacy will be felt for decades to come.