MILIAN: Legendary Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, who died at the age of 91, will be laid to rest today, Monday, in a private family ceremony in the medieval village of Rivalta, south of Milan, where his mother is also buried.
Over the weekend, thousands of mourners paid their respects as Armani’s coffin lay in state near the headquarters of his multi-billion-euro fashion empire in Milan.
Carabinieri officers and Armani’s security team stood guard at the Armani Theatre, where tributes poured in from across the world.
Italian carabinieri stand guard as the hearse carrying the coffin of late Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani leaves the Armani Theatre, in Milan, on September 7, 2025. Giorgio Armani died on September 4, 2025, at 91.
Armani company confirmed that all its stores across Italy will close this afternoon as a mark of respect. Milan’s mayor, Giuseppe Sala, also declared a day of mourning in the city, underscoring Armani’s enduring legacy as one of Italy’s greatest cultural icons.
Security has been tightened to ensure privacy around the funeral, which is scheduled for mid-afternoon, according to local officials and the regional castles association.
Armani, who passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, is hailed globally as a pioneer of modern luxury fashion.
Since his death, tributes have continued to flow from Hollywood stars, political leaders, and sporting legends, celebrating his unparalleled influence on style, elegance, and design.
