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Italian Fashion Designer Giorgio Armani Dies at 91

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Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, one of the most influential figures in modern fashion, has died at the age of 91. The news was confirmed by his company on Thursday, stating he passed away “surrounded by his loved ones.”

In its official statement, the Armani Group said:

“With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani.”

The announcement was first reported by France 24, which noted that Armani’s fashion house would set up a funeral chamber in Milan on Saturday and Sunday, followed by a private funeral at a later date.

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Piacenza in 1934, Armani started out in medicine before moving into window dressing and eventually fashion design. In 1975, he co-founded his namesake label, selling his Volkswagen Beetle to raise the funds. What began as a small venture grew into one of the most powerful fashion empires in the world, spanning couture, ready-to-wear, perfumes, hotels, and interior design.

He was known for pioneering unstructured tailoring, a style that stripped away stiffness and redefined power dressing in the 1980s. Armani’s designs became synonymous with understated luxury, worn by Hollywood stars, business leaders, and royalty alike. By 2025, the Armani Group was generating an annual turnover of more than €2.3 billion ($2.7 billion), making it one of Italy’s most successful fashion houses.

Armani’s health had been declining in recent months. In June, he missed Milan Men’s Fashion Week—marking the first time in his decades-long career that he was absent from a catwalk show. His absence was widely seen as a sign of his struggles, given his reputation for personally overseeing every aspect of his business, from advertising campaigns to the final touches on a runway collection.

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In Italy, Armani was affectionately known as Re Giorgio (King Giorgio). Unlike many designers who later stepped back from the spotlight, Armani remained at the heart of his company until the end. His eye for detail and insistence on perfection set him apart, shaping a brand that balanced creativity with strong business acumen.

The company confirmed that a funeral chamber will be open to the public in Milan over the weekend, allowing admirers and industry figures to pay their respects. A private family funeral will follow at a later date. Giorgio Armani leaves behind not just a global fashion empire, but also a legacy that reshaped how the world understands elegance, discipline, and Italian style.

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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Arrive Paris Fashion Week

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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham have arrived in Paris for Fashion Week, where they were photographed together on Tuesday, September 29.

Nicola wore a white Rina top from Cou Cou Intimates with three-quarter-length sleeves and a curved hem. She paired it with low-rise black leather trousers, pointed black pumps and a rectangular shoulder bag. She wore oversized sunglasses, while her brunette hair was styled in soft, blown-out waves.

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The actress has previously worn pieces from Cou Cou Intimates, making the label a familiar addition to her wardrobe.

Brooklyn opted for a casual look, wearing a vintage white Apple T-shirt printed with the company’s rainbow logo and the words “The Journey Begins”. He paired it with loose sandy-coloured cargo trousers and black dress shoes.

The couple’s Paris arrival follows their appearances at film festivals earlier this month. Nicola attended events surrounding the Venice Film Festival, where she received a Rising Star honour at the Kinéo Awards. She wore a purple Balenciaga gown for the occasion, while Brooklyn wore black tailoring.

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They later travelled to the Deauville American Film Festival, where Nicola appeared in connection with her upcoming independent film Prima. She wore a vintage Dior slip dress for a photocall before changing into a white Alberta Ferretti gown for the festival’s opening ceremony. Brooklyn wore a black suit.

Brooklyn and Nicola have attended Paris Fashion Week together several times, including Balmain and Courrèges shows in 2024. The couple have also previously coordinated their outfits for Fashion Week, including matching black looks at Balmain.

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Their latest appearance comes ahead of Victoria Beckham’s Paris Fashion Week show. Brooklyn and Nicola were absent from Victoria’s Fall 2026 presentation in March, while David Beckham, Romeo, Cruz and Harper attended. People reported that their absence came amid tensions between Brooklyn and his parents.

The couple are expected to attend further Fashion Week events in Paris, with reports indicating that they will be at Pierpaolo Piccioli’s show.

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Rihanna Celebrates Daughter Rocki’s First Birthday With Never-Before-Seen Photos

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Rihanna has shared previously unseen photographs and home videos of her daughter Rocki Irish Mayers to mark the youngster’s first birthday.

The singer posted the collection on Instagram, giving followers a look at Rocki’s first year through family photos and clips from her birthday celebration.

“Who let me have a daughter, bro?” Rihanna captioned the post.

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Among the videos was one of Rocki wearing one of her mother’s full-sized wigs. Another showed the one-year-old playing with a Louis Vuitton Speedy handbag before Rihanna tried to take it back.

Rocki could also be seen alongside her mother during a beauty routine, while other photos showed her wearing pink hair rollers, bows and different outfits.

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The birthday celebration featured plenty of pink. Rocki wore a pink sequin tutu dress with translucent pink sunglasses, while a matching doll sat on top of her birthday cake.

Rihanna’s longtime friend Melissa Forde also shared photographs from the celebration, including a picture of Rihanna and Rocki wearing matching pink outfits.

Rocki is Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s third child, joining her older brothers RZA and Riot. Rihanna revealed her pregnancy with their third child at the 2025 Met Gala.

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Rocki has appeared alongside her parents in several high-profile fashion moments during her first year. She made her magazine cover debut alongside Rihanna for W Magazine in April 2026 and later appeared with A$AP Rocky on the cover of W China.

The birthday photos offer a rare look at Rocki away from the fashion shoots and public appearances, with Rihanna sharing moments from her daughter’s first year at home and with family.

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Lady Gaga’s Plan to Shield Baby Rose From Fame and Give Her a ‘Normal Childhood’

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Lady Gaga has spent much of her career under intense public scrutiny, but motherhood has brought a new priority: protecting her daughter from unnecessary attention.

Gaga and her fiancé Michael Polansky welcomed their first child, daughter Rose Bean Polansky, on June 9, 2026, in Los Angeles. The couple kept the pregnancy and birth private, with details about their daughter emerging months later.

Their approach follows comments Gaga made before becoming a mother. During a 2025 interview with Howard Stern, she discussed how having a child could affect her career and said she would need to consider what her child needed.

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Gaga described giving her child a safe and happy childhood as her “No. 1 priority”.

That priority is reflected in how she and Polansky have handled Rose’s first months. The couple have largely kept their daughter away from public events, while photographs of Gaga with Rose have been limited.

Gaga has also spoken about allowing her future children to develop their own identities rather than expecting them to follow a particular path.

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Rose’s name has attracted attention of its own. Reports have linked “Rose” to Gaga’s performance of Edith Piaf’s “La Vie En Rose” in A Star Is Born. Her middle name, Bean, has also prompted speculation about a possible connection to the late singer and activist Carl Bean, whose work influenced Gaga’s “Born This Way”. Gaga and Polansky have not publicly confirmed the meaning behind the name.

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Gaga has continued her music and acting career since becoming a mother, but her comments suggest Rose’s needs will be considered alongside her professional commitments.

For now, keeping Rose largely out of the spotlight gives Gaga and Polansky control over how much of their daughter’s early life becomes public.

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