Legendary fashion icon Giorgio Armani dies at 91.

He worked on his collections until his final days.

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A public funeral chamber opens Sept 6–7 at Armani Teatro in Milan.

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He pioneered understated elegance and the modern power suit.

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Founded his namesake brand in 1975; shaped fashion across decades.

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Fashion and Hollywood stars honor Armani as a visionary.

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Named “King Giorgio” in Italy for his unmatched influence.

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He passed just before his brand's 50th-anniversary celebrations.

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Armani leaves a legacy of refined style that will endure.

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