Tributes have been paid to the fashion icon Giorgio Armani who has died aged 91.

It was announced on Thursday (4 September) that the fashion designer had passed away, leaving behind a strong legacy. Launching his brand in 1975, Giorgio Armani became synonymous with a timeless sense of style as well as a fluid approach to tailoring.

Among those to wear his creations and designs are Julia Roberts, Lady Gaga, Richard Gere, and many more.

In a statement announcing Armani’s death his company described its creator as a “tireless engine.”

Among the first to pay tribute was Donatella Versace, Versace’s chief brand ambassador and sometimes rival of Armani. Posting on Instagram on Thursday she wrote, “The world lost a giant today. He made history and will be remembered forever.”

Julia Roberts,

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