Artists in Armani: A Look Back at the Late Designer’s Best Looks for Music Stars

The fashion world lost a legend on Sept. 4, 2025, with Giorgio Armani dying at the age of 91 after nurturing one of the most iconic design careers in history.

The news was shared by Armani’s eponymous fashion house in a statement, which confirmed that the Italian tastemaker died “peacefully” and “surrounded by his loved ones” in Milan. “Indefatigable to the end, he worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, the collections and the many ongoing and future projects,” it continued.

The loss of Armani will be felt by people all over the world — not just by those who worked with him or admired his success, but also the countless celebrities who modeled his looks over the years, many of whom are musicians. Everyone from Beyoncé to Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, A$AP Rocky, Jennifer Lopez and more have stepped out in Armani’s signature elegant designs, whether at award shows, film festivals, red-carpet events or fashion shows.

It’s also worth noting that Armani himself was a big fan of music. In 2019, he told Vogue, “I listen to any kind of music, from pop to classic, from old to new.”

“I like rhythm,” he’d added at the time. “As for the musicians I’d like to dress, there are many – but to tell you the truth, I find the idea of a man buying his first important suit, or a woman choosing her attire for a meaningful career advancement, finding what they need at an Armani store, far more rewarding than the idea of dressing another celebrity. I’ve been there and am still there with pleasure, but dressing real people in real life is my ultimate goal.”

Even so, to pay tribute to the iconic designer’s inimitable career and the indelible mark he left on the fashion landscape, Billboard has rounded up some of his most memorable looks worn by musicians since Armani started his career in the 1970s. Check out photos of the designer and his company’s best partnerships with artists below.