Renowned Italian designer Lorenzo Riva, who helped cement Milan's status as a global fashion capital, died at the age of 85.
Born in 1938, Riva began his illustrious career in the 1960s. He was among the visionary designers who transformed postwar Italy into a global fashion powerhouse. His designs, inspired by elegance and femininity, have long been celebrated in the pantheon of Italian fashion and beyond. His work helped to epitomize the glamour and sophistication that came to define the aesthetic of Italian Haute Couture.
