The Italian fashion designer and billionaire brand owner Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91.
He was the archetype of Italian style and elegance, reimagining men’s and women’s suits for a modern audience.
Armani, which began as a fashion company, expanded into music, sport and even luxury hotels.
He was also a revered businessman, with his company bringing in more than £2bn a year.
n a statement on the brand’s Instagram page, it said Armani ” worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, the collections and the many ongoing future projects”.
It added that he was “indefatigable to the end”. – BBC
By Annabel Rackham
