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Giorgio Armani Laid to Rest in Private Ceremony Near His Hometown

Italian media say partner Leo Dell’Orco with niece Silvana will guide the house, underscoring the continuity he prized.

Overview

  • Family, close friends and senior colleagues gathered in Rivalta’s San Martino church for a tightly secured service as local authorities restricted access.
  • The Armani Group closed its boutiques worldwide from 15:00 local time on Monday as a mark of respect.
  • Local outlet Libertà reported roughly 60 attendees, with burial planned in the family tomb alongside his parents and brother in Rivalta.
  • Corriere della Sera reported the body would be cremated before interment, a detail not confirmed by the company.
  • The public homage in Milan concluded Sunday after an estimated 15,000–16,000 people visited the casket at Teatro Armani, including Donatella Versace, John Elkann and Ludovico Einaudi.