""With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani," the fashion house said in a statement. Armani, who was 91, was synonymous with modern Italian style and elegance. He combined the flair of the designer with the acumen of a businessman, running a company that turned over some €2.3 billion ($2.7 billion) a year."
"He had been unwell for some time, and was forced to drop out of his group's shows at Milan's Men's Fashion Week in June, the first time in his career that he had missed one of his catwalk events. Known as "Re Giorgio" - King Giorgio - the designer was known for overseeing every detail of his collection and every aspect of his business, from advertising to fixing models' hair as they head out on to the runway. A funeral chamber will be set up on Saturday and Sunday in Milan, the company said, followed by a private funeral at an unspecified date."
Giorgio Armani died at age 91. He combined creative design flair with business acumen and ran the Armani Group, which generated about €2.3 billion ($2.7 billion) annually. He had been unwell and missed Milan's Men's Fashion Week in June, the first time he had ever missed one of his catwalk events. Known as "Re Giorgio" (King Giorgio), he personally oversaw every detail of collections and business operations, including advertising and arranging models' hair. A funeral chamber will be set up in Milan on Saturday and Sunday, followed by a private funeral at an unspecified date.
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