I feel as if I had almost immortalized him in my head for years... never, ever, in a million years did I remotely prepare myself to hear this news.
Mr. Armani was one of the first designers who made me fall in love with fashion beyond the trivial sense, as a code of its own, a means of creative expression that extended to women and men across the globe. I was only 13 when I made my first account dedicated to my ever-growing appreciation for fashion, gave it a username including Armani's name so as to commemorate his work, and... well... it's sure stuck ever since. In an industry where we're conditioned to expect all we know to change in the snap of a finger, Armani never once budged, and I firmly believe that even with him gone, his legacy and everlasting influence will remain in much the same way.
Rest in beautiful peace to one of one. A forever inspiration 🕊️