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Italian fashion stalwart Giorgio Armani has passed away at 91. (Photo: AP)
His official Instagram handle shared a heartfelt message that read, "With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani.
Il Signor Armani, as he was always respectfully and admiringly called by employees and collaborators, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. Indefatigable to the end, he worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, the collections, and the many ongoing and future projects." (Photo: AP)
According to the message, his funeral chamber will be set up from Saturday, September 6th to Sunday, September 7th, and will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., in Milan, at Via Bergognone 59, inside the Armani/Teatro. In accordance with Mr. Armani’s explicit wishes, the funeral will be held privately. (Photo: giorgioarmani/Instagram)
Dedicating almost five decades of his life to the fashion industry, he is best known for putting Italian ready-to-wear style on the fashion map. (Photo: AP)
The designer, who missed Milan Fashion Week in June this year for the first time ever, was reportedly planning a big event to celebrate his 50 years in the world of fashion. (Photo: AP)
Over the year, many celebrities -- national and international -- have worn his creations. A model wears a creation by Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani during the presentation of the Giorgio Armani Prive Haute Couture spring-summer 2008 fashion collection, Jan. 21, 2008 in Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, file)
