At the beginning of this month, the fashion world mourned: the Armani Group announced the passing of its founder, the legendary designer Giorgio Armani, at the age of 91. Days later, the Giorgio Armani brand unveiled its Spring\/Summer 2026 womenswear collection at the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan. Personally designed by Mr Armani himself, the collection stands as his final masterpiece. This rare and precious presentation drew a host of celebrities and close friends of the House, paying tribute with their presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Among those in attendance were American actor Richard Gere, Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett, acclaimed designer Dries Van Noten, as well as Hu Ge and Zhang Ziyi, alongside Giorgio Armani\u2019s family and the brand\u2019s core team. Adding to the sense of history, several legendary models with deep ties to the house also graced the runway, bringing the season\u2019s collection to life with elegance and reverence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n