By Lisa Jucca and Elisa Anzolin

MILAN (Reuters) -A retrospective celebrating half a century of Giorgio Armani’s work will kick off at a Milan museum on Wednesday, showcasing more than 100 creations including rare dresses and suits that defined the legendary Italian designer’s understated elegance.

Armani, known in the fashion world as “King Giorgio”, died earlier this month at the age of 91 in Milan, a city with which he had a deep personal and professional connection.

The exhibition, which starts during Milan Fashion Week and runs through January, was curated with Armani’s direct input and coincides with the label’s 50th anniversary.

ARMANI’S LAST COLLECTION WILL HIT THE RUNWAY

It sets the tone for a week that blends mourning with celebration, culminating in a runway show of Armani’s

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