Legendary Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani was laid to rest in a private funeral on September 8. The service, attended by family and close friends, was held in a family chapel in Rivalta, near his birthplace of Piacenza. In a mark of respect, Armani stores closed for the afternoon. The designer passed away last week at the age of 91, leaving behind a five-decade career and a global business empire.
The Legacy of “King Giorgio”
The news of Armani’s death on Thursday sparked a massive international outpouring of grief and tributes from celebrities, athletes, business leaders, and the public. Over the weekend, thousands of people paid their respects at Armani’s headquarters in Milan, where his casket was on display. His partner, Pantaleo Dell’Orco, stated that the company would move forward as Armani would have wanted, continuing with the planned retrospective exhibition and a fashion show to celebrate his 50 years in business.
