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Posted on July 11, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleGiorgio Armani, after a health recovery, plans to return in September. He missed recent fashion shows, marking his first absence from such events.
ROME (Reuters) -The founder of Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani issued a message as he turned 91 on Friday to say that he will be back in September, after a health problem forced him to miss the Milan and Paris fashion shows in recent weeks.
It was the first time Giorgio Armani has missed one of his catwalk events. His company said last month he was recovering at home, without elaborating on his health, while Italian newswires reported that he had been in hospital for some days.
"In the last few weeks I strongly felt the embrace of those who were thinking of me," Armani said in an open letter published by several Italian newspapers, mentioning family, colleagues, employees, the press and people on social media.
"Today, on my 91st birthday, I want to thank all of you for the closeness you have shown me. It wasn't easy for me not to hear your applause live. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, and I'll see you again in September," he added.
The next Milan fashion week is scheduled to run from September 23 to September 29.
(Reporting by Alvise Armellini, editing by Gianluca Semeraro and Michael Perry)
The article mentions that Giorgio Armani faced a health problem that forced him to miss his catwalk events.
Giorgio Armani stated that he will be back in September, specifically during the Milan fashion week scheduled from September 23 to September 29.
In an open letter, Armani thanked his family, colleagues, employees, and fans for their support and expressed his appreciation for their closeness during his recovery.
Giorgio Armani celebrated his 91st birthday on the day he issued his message about returning in September.
This was the first time Giorgio Armani missed one of his catwalk events, highlighting the seriousness of his health issue.
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