The Unique Olympics area is deeply saddened to discover of the passing of designer Giorgio Armani. He comprehended the important crossway of the fashion and sport globes and made use of the power of his brand to support for addition in behalf of the Unique Olympics activity.
” It was amazing to be introduced to the style world by the famous Giorgio Armani during Fashion Week in Milan. I appreciate the assistance he provided Special Olympics throughout the years.”
Kester Edwards, Unique Olympics Sports Manager and previous Unique Olympics Trinidad and Tobago athlete.
During his 40 -year organization with Unique Olympics, Armani designed uniforms for professional athletes joining World Gamings and featured athletes on holiday cards. In 2004, he joined well known digital photographer Annie Leibovitz to put together a photobook called Faces of Sporting activity, profiting Special Olympics. The book depicted athletes on top of their video games. Unique Olympics professional athletes were included along with superstars such as Serena Williams, Pete Sampras and Ronaldo.
” Thanks, Giorgio Armani, for sharing our vision and for revealing the world that there is absolutely nothing more stylish than welcome and approval for all.”
Timothy Shriver, Unique Olympics Board Chair
Extra recently, the Armani/Teatro held a fundraising gala in Milan ahead of Special Olympics Globe Winter Seasons Gamings Turin 2025 with a public auction that included an Armani Loss 2024 black multi-tiered silk bustier evening dress.
We send our inmost condolences to Giorgio Armani’s family, friends and liked ones.