7 times Giorgio Armani redefined chic and class in women’s fashion

Keeping it soft, yet firm, while walking with quiet power and poised grace!

If anyone understood the assignment the best, it was Giorgio Armani.

One of the pioneers of soft tailoring and power dressing, the legendary Italian designer passed away on September 4 at the age of 91, leaving behind a world dominated by his refined tailoring and timeless elegance, and a stunning global fashion empire valued at over $12 billion.

Giorgio Armani wasn’t just a fashion designer; he was the maestro who transformed how we dress with effortless chic, turning suits into statements and tailoring into poetry. From the 1970s, he introduced soft tailoring that reshaped power dressing, then blurred gender lines, and draped celebrities in timeless elegance. Whether dressing Richard Gere in American Gigolo, pioneering the power suit for women, or enchanting red carpets with Armani Privé couture, he continually broke the mold.

While globally acclaimed brands like Chanel and YSL (Yves Saint Laurent) paved the way for more structural and radical fashion for women, giving them poise and elegance, simultaneously challenging the established norms and symbolizing liberation, it was Armani who truly ushered in the era of Power Suits.

From the 1970s soft tailoring revolution to redefining the modern power suit, Armani gifted women with looks that balanced strength and grace. Whether dressing Diane Keaton in a relaxed suit at the Oscars or enchanting audiences with delicate couture gowns, he knew how to make clothes speak of confidence, not showiness.

As we celebrate the ingenious Italian designer and his contribution to fashion, let’s take a look back at the standout moments when Armani flipped fashion’s script.

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