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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Keith Weir

Tiny island to rename airport in memory of Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani attends the ‘La Grande Guerra’ screening during the 13th Rome Film Fest at Auditorium Parco Della Musica on October 26, 2018 in Rome, Italy - (Getty)

The picturesque Italian island of Pantelleria is set to honour the late fashion icon Giorgio Armani by renaming its airport after him. The designer frequently spent his summer holidays at his extensive estate on the island.

Armani, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 91, owned a significant property on the Mediterranean isle, situated between Sicily and Tunisia. He would utilise this retreat with family and friends during his rare breaks from work in August.

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