Armani has certainly reimagined the mensy suit in the years that have followed—proving that, yes, it can be alluring and utterly fabulous. Everyone from A-listers like Nicole Kidman to rock royalty like Tina Turner has slipped into his sleek and tailored creations on the red carpet. In 2015, Rihanna attended the BET Awards in his satiny-khaki short suit, putting her miles-long legs on full display; The look was cool, sexy, and elegant all at the same time, all adjectives that could be applied to Armani’s distinctive design aesthetic.
More recently, the new crop of young Hollywood talent has continued to recognize the appeal of a well-cut Armani suit, too. Last year, Mikey Madison wore his bright-red skirt suit to the Vanity Fair Rising Star Party during her buzzy awards season run for Anora. That is simply the beauty of the Armani suit: It transcends generations and looks good on just about anyone—at any age. The same can be said for his classic sequin-covered dresses, of course, but there is something undeniably legendary about the slick tailoring that will be hard to replicate in his absence.
Below, see more stellar Armani suits throughout the years.
