The late Italian fashion designer, Giorgio Armani, is set to be buried in a private family ceremony in the medieval village of Rivalta, south of Milan, on Monday.
This development was confirmed by local officials on Sunday ahead of the planned burial programme.
Naijaonpoint recalls that the death of the 91-year-old fashion designer was announced on Thursday by his company.
Over the weekend, thousands filed past his coffin, which was on display next to the headquarters of his multi-billion-euro lifestyle company in Milan.
The businessman is set to be buried where his mother is also interred, the local association for the castles in the region said on Sunday.
Security will be deployed to “ensure the privacy of the funeral,” scheduled for mid-afternoon, the association said on social media.
Also, the Mayor of Milan, Giuseppe Sala, has announced a day of mourning in his city on Monday.
Similarly, the Armani company told AFP that its shops in Italy would close on Monday afternoon as a sign of respect.
Naijaonpoint reports that Armani founded his eponymous label in 1975, revolutionising global fashion with his trademark sleek, understated designs.
His style soon became synonymous with elegance and sophistication, extending beyond clothing into lifestyle, interiors, fragrances, and luxury accessories.
Armani, over the decades, dressed Hollywood stars, world leaders, and athletes, building a global empire that redefined Italian fashion on the world stage.
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