Giorgio Armani: A Legacy Beyond the Runway
Giorgio Armani: A Legacy Beyond the Runway
The Bungalow Edit — September 5, 2025
Giorgio Armani has left us, and with his passing, the fashion world pauses to reflect. At 91, he reshaped modern fashion, leaving a mark that extends far beyond the runway. He pioneered minimalist luxury, showing that clean lines, quality fabrics, and careful proportion could make a bolder statement than embellishment ever could. He redefined women’s power dressing with soft, tailored suits that conveyed confidence and authority. Beyond fashion, he created a lifestyle brand spanning beauty, home, and hotels, proving that elegance could be experienced in every part of life.
The Philosophy Behind the Clothes
More than aesthetics, Armani cared deeply about how clothing makes a person feel, creating pieces that inspire confidence, presence, and ease. He gave women the power suit — a symbol of that confidence and authority — and showed that elegance could be strong, while simplicity carried more power than excess. His vision extended beyond clothing to beauty, home, and lifestyle, giving women ways to live with timeless sophistication and purpose. Each piece, each line, carried intentionality, a reminder that design can shape how people feel and move through the world.
Inspiration in Motion
This week, the industry gathers in Milan to honor him, with tributes pouring in from actors, designers, and icons around the world. Every time someone steps into an outfit that feels true, strong, and beautifully themselves, the influence of visionaries like Armani is felt — and it’s the kind of feeling LYB aims to create with its designs.
Starting a Revolution
Building a brand in this space means redefining what fashion can do for the way people feel, the confidence they carry, and the timeless presence they inhabit. Armani’s work demonstrates what’s possible when vision and discipline come together, inspiring LYB to approach design with intention in every piece created.
Style as a Way of Life
Giorgio Armani taught that style is eternal. And as his influence carries forward, whether in new creations or in the brands built, it serves as a reminder — fashion isn’t just what is worn. It’s what is lived.