Milan opens public viewing of Giorgio Armani’s coffin for mourners
Milan Mourns a Quiet Revolutionary: Giorgio Armani’s Coffin Lies in State
Under a gray Milan sky, a steady line formed outside the Armani Theatre on Saturday as hundreds came to pay respects to Giorgio Armani, the man who reimagined elegance for the late 20th century and made Milan a global fashion capital. His coffin, draped simply, was placed on display for two days of public viewing ahead of a private funeral Monday for the Italian designer who died at 91.
A private man, public figure
Armani’s death was announced with…