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Giorgio Armani‘s Funeral: Dignified Homage Paid by Italy’s Elite

(by paola Pollo) Milan – A somber yet​ dignified⁤ farewell is underway for ⁢fashion icon Giorgio Armani,whose​ funeral is being​ held today in a Milan theater⁢ adorned with white flowers and illuminated by​ lanterns. A clear coffin rests at the center of the room, a final view for those paying⁢ their respects.

Attendees are being greeted by ⁤Leo Dell’Orco and Andrea Camerana, nephew of⁢ the designer, with John Elkann and his wife, ​Lavinia Borromeo, among the first to enter, alongside privileged access granted to Armani employees.A display of Armani’s personal philosophy is prominently featured: a photograph⁣ from one of his shows accompanies his handwritten will stating, ​”I hope that I⁤ hope ⁢to leave a commitment, ⁢respect ​and attention to people and for reality.⁢ It is indeed from there that everything begins.”

Floral tributes include‍ an orchid pillow from the yacht Main Crew and a basket from Armani’s employees and managers. Guests are signing four black ‍books‍ containing portraits‌ of the designer, offering words of esteem and affection.Confirmed attendees include Matteo Marzotto, ⁣Bonfiglio, Fabio Fognini and Flavia Pennetta, Donatella⁣ Versace, ​Aurelio and Jacqueline De Laurentiis, Margherita Buy, Isabella Ferrari, Mario Monti, Giuseppe Tornatore, Beppe ⁤Sala, francesca Malagò, Beppe Fiorello,​ Valeria Mazza, Graeme Black, Ettore Messina, Massimo Lopez, Alessandro Preziosi, Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Stefano Pilati, Mohamed Alabaar, and Fuksas.

Salvatores described Armani as “an ⁢example of humanity.”