New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- Acclaimed Italian designer Giorgio Armani, the founder and owner of the luxury fashion brand, Armani, breathed his last on Thursday, leaving behind a legacy. Social media has been abuzz with the news of his death, with Italian PM Girogia Meloni, netizens, prominent designers across the globe paying their respects to the late fashion tycoon.

"Giorgio Armani leaves us at the age of 91. With his elegance, sobriety and creativity, he was able to bring luster to Italian fashion and inspire the entire world. An icon, a tireless worker, a symbol of the best of Italy. Thank you for everything," Italian PM Giorgia Meloni posted on Instagram.

Giorgio Armani had been unwell for a while. In June, his health forced him to step ...