A lone red rose outside Armani as Milan mourns its 'king' of fashion


A flower near an Emporio Armani banner, following Giorgio Armani's death at the age of 91, in Milan, Italy, September 5, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

MILAN (Reuters) -A lone red rose tied to the barrier outside the offices of Giorgio Armani in Milan's fashion district marked a quiet and poignant tribute to the legendary Italian designer on Friday as the city mourned his death at the age of 91.

The "king" of Italian fashion died on Thursday, half a century after he founded his namesake company, which has since grown into a luxury goods conglomerate spanning haute couture to perfume, make-up and even furniture.

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