Crowds Honor Giorgio Armani: Coffin Displayed for Public Farewell
Italian Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani Passes Away at 91
Giorgio Armani, the renowned Italian fashion designer, passed away on Thursday at the age of 91. Born in Piacenza, Italy, Armani began his career in fashion after a stint as a window dresser at a Milan department store.
In 1973, Armani opened his own Milan design studio, and in 1975, he presented his eponymous collection. Over the years, he dressed Hollywood actors, pop stars, and royals in understated but exquisitely tailored creations.
Armani's death followed months of fragile health. His public viewing will take place this weekend at the Teatro Armani in Milan, a minimalist but luxurious headquarters that he transformed into the company's headquarters in 2001. The public can pay their respects all day Saturday and all day Sunday.
Hundreds of people have already queued to pay their respects, and thousands are expected to attend the mourning ceremonies that took place until Sunday evening. The city of Milan has declared the day of Armani's funeral a day of mourning. A private funeral will take place on Monday in Milan.
Pantaleo Dell'Orco, head of the men's style office, has taken bows in Armani's place at the fashion shows this year. Armani's family and employees have committed to protecting what he built and carrying his company forward in his memory.
Giorgio Armani was credited with inventing red-carpet fashion after opening an office in Los Angeles in 1983. His death occurs just weeks before celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of his fashion house at Milan Fashion Week. The coffin of Giorgio Armani is laid out for public viewing at the Teatro Armani.
Armani had no children, and his death leaves a question mark over the future of his empire. The mourning ceremonies for Giorgio Armani at the Teatro Armani in Milan took place until Sunday evening, with thousands paying their respects; the funeral itself was scheduled to be held in a private ceremony on Monday.
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