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One of the world’s greatest fashion icons has left us. Giorgio Armani has always been a personal favorite for his uncanny ability to balance impeccable tailoring with understated elegance. Always chic, always timeless, never loud, even when he worked with the most intricate fabrics and textures.

I still remember the surreal moment of “meeting” Armani in Second Life back in 2007, during my early days as a fashion blogger with Second Style. When the brand opened a store in-world, I teleported there at pixel speed, eager to snatch up virtual renditions of Armani’s classics. Let’s just say reality hit fast. The designs were lackluster and uninspired, a stark contrast to the creativity of SL houses like Paper Couture. Of course, it wasn’t Mr. Armani himself behind the avatar but a hired agency representative who didn’t take kindly to critique. Had I been less wide-eyed, I might have penned a full exposé.

Still, that small SL anecdote sits close to my heart, and today it feels right to honor Mr. Armani’s passing with a look inspired by his immortal sense of style. I chose Ascend’s Grace High Waist Slit Skirt in a deep, muted gray—one of Armani’s strengths was always making subdued colors feel opulent. Paired with RIOT’s Jayne dress, repurposed here as a decadent top of sequins and feathers, the outfit channels that elusive mix of glamour and restraint. KC Couture’s Maya pumps keep it grounded in sleek simplicity, while LaGyo’s Acantha statement earrings provide just the right sculptural punctuation.

For beauty, Studio Exposure’s Satin hair brings sharp, glossy sophistication, paired with BNNB’s Bettina lipstick and Goreglam’s Smoke shadow for a subtle but powerful finish.

Armani once said that elegance is not about being noticed, it is about being remembered. Today, I remember him not just through his work, but through the influence he had on how we all understand quiet luxury. His legacy remains stitched into every line, every silhouette, and yes, even into our pixels.

XO, Graz