Giorgio Armani, the Italian fashion icon who reshaped global style with his relaxed elegance and billion-dollar empire, has passed away at his home in Milan at 91, his company confirmed.
The announcement comes just weeks before a major event was scheduled during Milan Fashion Week to celebrate 50 years of the brand.
News of his deteriorating condition spread last June, when the designer missed Milan Fashion Week for the first time to recover from an undisclosed condition.