Fashion, cinema stars hail 'love affair' with Armani

Leading cinema and fashion figures paid tribute to the genius of fashion legend Giorgio Armani, whose client list read like a who's who of Hollywood stars and royalty.

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Julia Roberts, who frequently wore the Italian designer's creations, called Armani "A true friend. A Legend."

Fellow film star Claudia Cardinale said she was "filled with immense pain at the news" of Armani's death at the age of 91.

"Meeting Giorgio was a crucial moment in my life. It marked my transition to becoming a new woman, independent and free," said the 87-year-old Italian actress. "My heart is broken. Giorgio forever."

Australian actor Russell Crowe posted an anecdote on X about buying his first Armani suit for the 1997 Cannes film festival after his bag was lost in transit.

"That began a love affair with Armani suits that continues to this day," he said.