Watch: Giorgio Armani, Legendary Fashion Designer, Dead at 91Stars are honoring a fashion visionary. After Giorgio Armani's company announced the founder's death at age 91 on Sept. 4, celebrities including Donatella Versace, Russell Crowe and Victoria Beckham paid tribute. The Spice Girls alum, who launched her own fashion label in 2008, reflected on Giorgio's legacy in the industry. "The fashion world has lost a true legend in Giorgio Armani-a visionary designer whose legacy will live on forever," Victoria wrote on her Instagram Stories Sept. 4. "I feel honored to have called him a friend.