Fashion legend Giorgio Armani dies at 91

RT:时尚传奇乔治·阿玛尼逝世，享年 91 岁

The designer behind timeless elegance and modern style has passed away after nearly five decades at the helm of his empire

这位缔造永恒典雅与现代风范的设计大师，在执掌其时尚帝国近五十年后与世长辞

Legendary Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91, his company announced on Thursday.

意大利传奇时装设计师乔治·阿玛尼去世，享年 91 岁，其公司于周四发布讣告。

According to La Repubblica, the clothier died at his home on September 4 after months of convalescence following a secret hospital stay.

据《共和报》报道，这位服装设计师在秘密住院数月疗养后，于 9 月 4 日在家中去世。

“With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani,” the fashion house said in a statement.

阿玛尼集团在声明中表示："怀着无限悲痛，阿玛尼集团宣布其缔造者、创始人和不知疲倦的推动者——乔治·阿玛尼先生与世长辞。"

“Il Signor Armani, as he was always respectfully and admiringly called by employees and collaborators, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones,” the Armani Group added.

阿玛尼集团补充道："员工与合作者们始终敬称他为'阿玛尼先生'，他在亲人陪伴下安详离世。"

He had been unwell for some time and was forced to drop out of his group’s shows at Milan’s Men’s Fashion Week in June, the first time in his career that he had missed one of his own catwalk events.

他身体不适已有一段时间，六月份被迫缺席了米兰男装周上其集团的大秀，这是他职业生涯中首次缺席自己的时装发布会。

At the time, the company said he was “currently recovering at home,” without specifying his condition.

当时公司声明他"正在家中休养"，但未具体说明其健康状况。

Known in Italy as “Re Giorgio” (King Giorgio) Armani was famed for his meticulous attention to detail, overseeing everything from the cut of his jackets to the placement of advertising campaigns. He often checked models’ hair himself before they stepped onto the runway.

在意大利被称为"乔治国王"的阿玛尼以对细节的极致把控闻名，从西装剪裁到广告投放都事必躬亲。他经常亲自检查模特登台前的发型。

Armani’s business generated some $2.7 billion in annual revenues. His minimalist elegance transformed global fashion, making his name one of the most recognized in the world.

阿玛尼集团年营收约 27 亿美元。其极简优雅的设计风格变革了全球时尚界，使其成为世界最具辨识度的名字之一。

Born in 1934 in the northern Italian town of Piacenza, he did not initially set out for a career designing clothes. After studying medicine and serving in the military, he began working in 1957 as a window dresser at Milan’s historic La Rinascente department store – a move that would start his lifelong association with Italy’s fashion capital.

1934 年出生于意大利北部小镇皮亚琴察的他，最初并未立志从事服装设计。在修读医学并服完兵役后，他于 1957 年开始在米兰历史悠久的 La Rinascente 百货公司担任橱窗陈列师——这一转折开启了他与意大利时尚之都的终身羁绊。

Armani’s long list of honors included being named a Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 2021, one of the nation’s highest distinctions. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America, and in 2002 was appointed a goodwill ambassador for the UN refugee agency, UNHCR.

阿玛尼获得的众多荣誉包括 2021 年被授予意大利共和国功绩勋章大将军衔，这是该国最高荣誉之一。他还曾获得美国时装设计师协会终身成就奖，并于 2002 年被任命为联合国难民署亲善大使。

Armani Group said a funeral chamber will be set up in Milan on Saturday and Sunday for well-wishers to pay their final respects; a private funeral will follow at a later date.

阿玛尼集团表示，将于周六和周日（当地时间）在米兰设立追思厅供悼念者致哀；私人葬礼将择日举行。