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2d ago

Giorgio Armani Is Laid to Rest in Private Ceremony in Rivalta

Attention turns to stewardship by Leo Dell’Orco alongside niece Silvana as formal succession moves near.

Giorgio Armani wird in seinem Lieblingsdorf beigesetzt. Ganz privat.
Tausende Menschen nehmen Abschied von dem verstorbenen Modeschöpfer Giorgio Armani.
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Mode-Legende Giorgio Armani wurde am Montag im engsten Kreis beigesetzt.

Overview

  • A small group of relatives, close friends and senior colleagues gathered in Rivalta near Piacenza for the tightly secured funeral, with the town sealed for several hours.
  • The private service took place at the local church, with attendees including Armani’s partner and business collaborator Leo Dell’Orco as well as his sister, nieces and a nephew.
  • More than 6,000 people had paid respects at the Teatro Armani in Milan over the weekend, among them Donatella Versace, John Elkann, Ludovico Einaudi and Mayor Giuseppe Sala.
  • Armani Group boutiques worldwide closed from 15:00 local time for the rest of the day as a mark of respect, according to notices posted by the company.
  • Italian media report that Dell’Orco and Silvana are set to guide the privately held fashion house, with legal steps on succession expected following the funeral.