Giorgio Armani, Designer Who Prized Independence, Dies at 91

Giorgio Armani, the billionaire designer who established one of the world’s most revered fashion labels and helped define the “Made in Italy” slogan as a sign of quality for consumers, has died. He was 91.

He died on Thursday at his home, according to his company, which said in a statement, “Indefatigable to the end, he worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, the collections, and the many ongoing and future projects.”