Giorgio Armani , the iconic Italian fashion designer, has died aged 91, his company said.

Armani, who died at home, was one of the most recognisable names and faces in the global fashion industry.

He launched his eponymous brand in 1975, turning it into a worldwide company that turned over some £2bn a year.

Armani had been unwell for some time, and was forced to drop out of his group’s shows at Milan’s Men’s Fashion Week in June – the first time in his career that he had missed one of his catwalk events.

He was planning a major event to celebrate 50 years of his signature Giorgio Armani fashion house during Milan Fashion Week this month.

Known as “Re Giorgio” – King Giorgio – the designer was known for overseeing every detail of his collection and every aspect of his business, from a

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