Tributes to 'friend and legend' Giorgio Armani

TRIBUTES FOR DESIGNER GIORGIO ARMANI

RALPH LAUREN

"Though he was an icon of the world of fashion, he lived with great humility and a love of living that inspired the way he worked and the way he lived. He created a world reflecting all the things he loved with a foreverness that will be his legacy." - the American designer, in a statement.

ANNA WINTOUR

"Giorgio Armani had such a clear force of personality and vision that you knew his work instantly, wherever you found it. He understood power and attitude and elegance as well as anyone ever has in fashion, and he understood women too: how they wanted to dress and what message they wanted to send as they asserted themselves through his rise in the '70s, '80s, and beyond." - the chief content officer for CondE Nast, in a statement.

DONATELLA VERSACE

"The world lost a giant today. He made history and will be remembered forever." - the Italian fashion designer, on Instagram.

GIORGIA MELONI

"Giorgio Armani leaves us at 91 years old. With his elegance, sobriety, and creativity, he was able to bring luster to Italian fashion and inspire the entire world. An icon, a tireless worker, a symbol of the best of Italy. Thank you for everything." - the Italian prime minister, across her social media accounts and originally posted in Italian.

CINDY CRAWFORD

"Heartbroken to hear about the passing of a legend. A true master of his craft." - the supermodel, on Instagram.

RUSSELL CROWE

"Giorgio. 1997 at the Cannes film festival, after my bag was lost in transit, LA Confidential producer Arnon Milchan sent me to the Armani store with a credit card to get a suit for the premiere. That began a love affair with Armani suits that continues to this day. Mr Armani has made a deep contribution, to fashion, to design, to popular culture. His energy, vision and finesse has made a mark acknowledged around the globe." - the actor, on X.

JULIA ROBERTS

"A true friend. A Legend." - the actor, adding a broken heart emoji, on Instagram.

CATE BLANCHETT

"Mr Armani, the private man leaves a void that is impossible to fill. Not just in the worlds of fashion, art, cinema, theatre, architecture and design, but in the hearts of millions of people whose lives he influenced." the actor in a statement.

MICHELLE PFEIFFER

"I am heartbroken to hear of Mr Armanis passing. Kind, generous and loyal. A true pioneer of elegance. A global inspiration. And today, a massive loss for all. Thank you for everything Mr Armani, it was an honor and privilege to work with you on so many momentous occasions in my life and to witness your craft firsthand." - the actor, on Instagram.

VICTORIA BECKHAM

"The fashion world has lost a true legend in Giorgio Armani - a visionary designer whose legacy will live on forever. I feel honoured to have called him a friend." - the English fashion designer and former Spice Girl, on Instagram.

LEONARDO DICAPRIO

"Giorgio Armani was a visionary whose influence reached far beyond design. I first met him many years ago in Milan and I remember being blown away by his creativity and genius. He was a legendary force who inspired generations, and his legacy will continue to shape and uplift the world for years to come." - the actor, on his Instagram story.