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MILAN: A retrospective celebrating half a century of Giorgio Armani&rsquo;s designs opens Wednesday in Milan, displaying more than 100 creations that shaped the Italian designer&rsquo;s reputation for understated elegance. Armani, dubbed &ldquo;King Giorgio&rdquo; in the fashion world, died earlier this month at age 91.&nbsp; The exhibition, which coincides with the label&rsquo;s 50th anniversary, was curated with his direct involvement and will run through January at the Brera art museum. The show features rare gowns and tailored suits set alongside Italian masterpieces. &quot;Armani&#39;s aesthetic rigor is also an ethical rigor, like that of the greats of the past,&quot; museum director Angelo Crespi said. The retrospective anchors Milan Fashion Week, which opened Tuesday with a Gucci event and continues through Sept. 29. &nbsp;Armani&rsquo;s final collection will be unveiled Sunday evening at Brera, marking both a farewell and a transition for the brand. Armani kept his company independent for decades, but in his will instructed heirs to sell it in two stages, identifying LVMH, L&rsquo;Or&eacute;al and EssilorLuxottica as potential buyers. Until then, management remains with close family, longtime collaborator Pantaleo Dell&rsquo;Orco and a foundation he established. Prada, Dolce &amp; Gabbana and Fendi are also scheduled to showcase their latest collections this week.

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Giorgio Armani’s 50-year fashion legacy is honored in a Milan retrospective at Brera museum during Fashion Week. The late designer’s final collection debuts Sunday, as heirs prepare for a sale to luxury giants.

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Armani's fashion legacy celebrated at Milan retrospective