Turning 90 years old with a fashion empire Giorgio
Armani has cemented his status as a legendary designer fearless entrepreneur, and dedicated philanthropist—leaving an impressive legacy.
Born on July 11, 1934 in Piacenza Italy Giorgio Armani Raimondi’s childhood was shaped by the challenges of World War II, which prompted his family to flee their hometown for a nearby Italian village.
In his youth, Giorgio developed a passion for pho- tography, though it remained a hobby. He secured a scholarship to study medicine at the University of Mi- lan but interrupted his studies to serve in the military at just 23 years old.
After his military service, in 1961, Giorgio began working as a window display designer and salesman at La Rinascente, Italy’s renowned luxury department store. It was here that Giorgio discovered his passion for fashion and subsequently joined Nino Cerruti’s atelier as a designer. During his time at Nino Cerruti, Giorgio honed his craft, leading him to design and tailor a jacket. Following this stint, he ventured out on his own, establishing the esteemed Armani label in the 1970s.
Giorgio Armani’s awards during his career In 1982.
Armani graced the cover of Time magazine, the first designer to receive that honor since Christian Dior. Other awards that Armani has won during his long and illustrious career include:
-  Neiman Marcus Fashion Award (1979) 

-  Cutty Sark Award for International Top Men’s 
Designer (1980, 1981, 1984, 1986, 1987) 

-  Commendatore Dell’Ordine Al Merito Della 
Repubblica (Italian Government Award) in 1985 

-  Occhio D’Oro as Best Designer for Spring/ 
Summer Collections in 1984, 1986, 1987, and 1988 

-  Gran Caveliere Della Repubblica (Italian Govern 
ment Award) and the Lifetime Achievement Award for men’s wear by the CFDA in 1987 

-  The PETA Award in 1990 

-  The Fiorino D’Oro Award for promoting 
Made in Italy image in 1992 

-  Aguja De Oro Award for Best Designer 
of the Year in 1993 

-  GQ’s Man of the Year Award in 1996 

-  Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations 
High Commissioner for Refugees in 2002