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Milan Pays Final Respects to Giorgio Armani as Private Burial Set for Monday

Attention turns to stewardship of the brand, with reports tipping Leo Dell’Orco and Silvana Armani without official confirmation.

Tausende Menschen nehmen Abschied von dem verstorbenen Modeschöpfer Giorgio Armani.
Giorgio Armani wird in seinem Lieblingsdorf beigesetzt. Ganz privat.
Der italienische Modeschöpfer Giorgio Armani wird am Montag im engsten Familienkreis beigesetzt. Die private Trauerfeier finde in der Dorfkirche von Rivalta südlich von Mailand statt.
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Overview

  • Armani’s casket was displayed at Teatro Armani through Sunday, drawing thousands of mourners, including more than 6,000 on Saturday.
  • A private funeral will be held Monday in Rivalta near Piacenza, with local leaders saying the town will be sealed off at midday to protect privacy.
  • BILD reports that all Armani stores will close from 3 p.m. Monday as a tribute.
  • Longtime associate Leo Dell’Orco greeted attendees paying respects, with notable visitors including Donatella Versace, John Elkann and Ludovico Einaudi.
  • The company has not announced a succession plan, and Italian media report the will is expected to be opened within about two weeks after the funeral, with Dell’Orco and Silvana Armani widely mentioned as potential custodians.