In this episode, we honor the life and legacy of Giorgio Armani, the legendary Italian designer who passed away on September 4, 2025, at the age of 91. We trace his journey from a modest childhood in Piacenza and a stint in medical school to his early days as a window dresser at a Milan department store.

Join us as we discuss how Armani and his partner Sergio Galeotti founded a global empire in 1975, revolutionizing the industry with the "deconstructed" jacket and the minimalist power suit that redefined elegance for both men and women. We explore his pivotal role in pop culture—from designing Richard Gere’s wardrobe in American Gigolo to pioneering the concept of red-carpet celebrity dressing.

Beyond the runway, we look at Armani as a businessman and innovator who expanded into luxury hotels and sports ownership with Olimpia ...