A private funeral service for legendary Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani was held on September 8, 2025, at the 14th-century Church of San Martino in Rivalta, a medieval village near his birthplace of Piacenza. The ceremony was intimate, attended only by close family members, longtime friends, and trusted colleagues.
Despite the private nature of the service, Armani’s passing has been met with an outpouring of public grief. More than 15,000 people paid their respects during a public viewing at the designer’s Milan headquarters, while crowds also gathered along the funeral route, with mourners tossing white roses as a final tribute.
Armani’s remains will rest in the family chapel at Rivalta’s cemetery, alongside his parents and older brother. Reports indicate that he will be cremated, with his ashes interred there. Meanwhile, Armani stores across the world closed during the funeral, and Milan and Piacenza declared days of mourning in his honor.
The farewell underscored not only Armani’s intimate connection to his roots but also his immense global influence. From his understated elegance in fashion to his impact on Milan’s rise as a style capital, Armani leaves behind a legacy that continues to inspire the world.
