Thousands of mourners from the fashion world and beyond are expected to pay homage on Saturday to Italian fashion giant Giorgio Armani, following his death aged 91.

King of a luxury lifestyle empire worth billions of euros, Armani dressed Hollywood actors, pop stars and royals in understated but exquisitely tailored creations.

He died Thursday after months of fragile health and will be laid to rest at a private funeral on Monday in Milan.

Armani's funeral chamber will be open for well-wishers to pay their respects from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (0700 GMT to 1600 GMT) on Saturday and Sunday at the Teatro Armani at Via Bergognone 59 in the northern Italian city.

The Teatro is a former Nestle chocolate factory transformed on Armani's request in 2001 into the company's minimalist but luxurious he

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