Overview

• The Armani Group opened a public chapel at its Milan headquarters for September 6–7, with a private funeral scheduled for Monday per his wishes.
• Company leaders reiterated a commitment to safeguard employees and the brand as succession follows Armani’s stated plan involving close collaborators such as menswear chief Leo Dell’Orco and family representatives.
• Armani had recently faced health issues, missing June’s Milan menswear show and July’s Paris couture presentation, after signaling a hoped-for return during the September fashion weeks.
• The designer founded Giorgio Armani SpA in 1975, remained its sole owner, and built a multibillion-euro luxury group spanning fashion, fragrances, hospitality and licensed lines.
• Italy’s leaders and fashion figures paid tribute, and Milan’s mayor declared a city day of mourning for Monday to honor the influential designer.