- Giorgio Armani, the influential Italian fashion designer and empire builder, has died at the age of 91.
- He founded his eponymous label in 1975, expanding it into an international luxury empire that included clothing, accessories, cosmetics, hotels and restaurants.
- Armani is widely recognised for revolutionising women's professional wear in the 1980s, introducing elegant and wearable suits for the office.
- Known for dressing Hollywood stars and maintaining his company's independence, he was Italy's second-richest man before his death.
- Despite his vast success, Armani remained deeply involved in the day-to-day operations of his brand, expressing a fear of losing control of his namesake label.
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