3 d. ago A Fistful of Dollars to Rambo: the late Renato Casaro’s movie posters – in pictures

Famed Italian designer Renato Casaro has died aged 89, leaving behind a career of uniquely hand-crafted posters for a variety of films. His work often focused on amplifying the heroic image of stars such as Schwarzenegger and Stallone (‘I have always had a weakness for heroes,’ he once said) but his work also covered films including Brian de Palma’s Blow Out, Rob Reiner’s Misery and Sergio Leone’s A Fistful of Dollars. As studios opted for more digital tools, he stopped designing posters in 1998 and later returned to make designs for Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. He told the Guardian the call from Tarantino was ‘a wonderful surprise’ Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Architect Sir Terry Farrell who designed MI6 headquarters and station Brits walk past every day dies aged 87

The designer was the brains behind the foreign intelligence service's unique base (pictured), which opened in 1994, on the south bank of the River Thames.

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3 d. ago Architect Sir Terry Farrell who designed MI6 headquarters and massive Tube station Brits walk past every day dies aged 87

The designer was the brains behind the foreign intelligence service's unique base (pictured), which opened in 1994, on the south bank of the River Thames.

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3 w. ago Giorgio Armani’s will says his brand should be sold or seek IPO

Late founder instructs heirs to gradually sell stakes with priority given to LVMH, L’Oréal or EssilorLuxotticaBusiness live – latest updatesThe Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani could soon be sold or become a publicly listed company, according to the late founder’s will.The fashion designer, who died last week at the age of 91, has said in his will that he wants his heirs to sell a 15% stake in the business within 18 months. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago ‘His team loved and revered him’: Harry Potter director David Yates pays tribute to production designer Stuart Craig

Craig was an artist of literally towering achievements, in films from The English Patient to Harry Potter, whose kindness won the loyalty of the huge teams he led• Stuart Craig, Oscar-winning production designer, dies aged 83Stuart Craig was a softly spoken, gentle soul – full of grace, tall, slender, willowy, polite and kind – but despite appearances he masterfully stewarded a gigantic industrial creative machine. The art department for Harry Potter was huge, and Stuart guided teams across multiple skill sets – concept artists, prop makers, construction workers, painters and decorators, plasterers and model makers – to realise the fabric and architecture of JK Rowling’s world.It wasn’t unusual to be standing with him on one of his enormous inspiring sets, the Magical Congress of the United States of America in New York or the courtyard of Hogwarts, which towered multiple storeys high, and for Stuart to suddenly be distracted and laser-focused on the texture of a tile, or the colour...

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3 w. ago Hundreds of ordinary mourners and VIPs pay last respects to Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani

Hundreds of admirers and VIPs have paid their respects to Giorgio Armani, who passed away Thursday at 91

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4 w. ago Crowds gather outside Giorgio Armani’s Milan HQ to pay respects before funeral

Funeral chamber to be set up at Teatro Armani where people can view casket before a private service on MondayGiorgio Armani obituaryElegant, determined, a little unknowable: Giorgio Armani is gone but will never be forgottenA life in picturesTwice a year, the usually calm Via Bergognone in Milan shuts down due to excited fashion week crowds descending on Teatro Armani. Home to the Giorgio Armani headquarters since 2000, the sprawling space includes a purpose-built theatre where each show season a catwalk is constructed.On Friday, crowds again began to gather outside, but this time the mood was much more sombre. They had come to pay their final respects to the visionary Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, who died on Thursday at the age of 91. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Demi Moore mourns Giorgio Armani with video tribute of sweet moment

Demi Moore hugged Giorgio Armani in a sweet clip the actor shared to remember the Italian fashion designer, who died at the age of 91 on Thursday (4 September).

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4 w. ago Giorgio Armani dead: Morgan Freeman and Victoria Beckham lead tributes to fashion icon

The fashion world has been left in mourning following the death of Italian designer Giorgio Armani, with a number of stars paying tribute to the fashion icon

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4 w. ago Giorgio Armani's successor: Who will inherit the fashion icon's $12.1 billion fortune following his death age 91?

The fashion icon's company, including clothing, accessories, home furnishings, perfumes, cosmetics, books, flowers and chocolates... now, who takes the reigns?

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4 w. ago Giorgio Armani reveals secret to staying ahead of the curve in the fashion industry in resurfaced clip

Giorgio Armani revealed how he stayed ahead of the curve in the fashion industry in a resurfaced clip following the designer’s death on Thursday (4 September).

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4 w. ago Giorgio Armani discusses how he stays ahead of the curve in the fashion industry in a resurfaced clip

Giorgio Armani explains how he tries to stay ahead of the curve in the fashion industry in a resurfaced clip following the designer’s death on Thursday (4 September).

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4 w. ago Giorgio Armani: Nine iconic looks that changed the fashion landscape

The legendary fashion designer has passed away aged 91. Here, we look back on some of his greatest gifts to the world of fashion

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4 w. ago Giorgio Armani's huge net worth as he dies known as 'richest queer person in world'

Legendary Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, who has died at the age of 91, built a multibillion-dollar fashion empire and was consistently ranked amongst the richest people in the world

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4 w. ago Giorgio Armani death latest: Donatella Versace and Italian PM lead tributes to fashion icon

Tributes are pouring in for the Italian designer

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4 w. ago Heartbroken celebrities pay tribute to Giorgio Armani after fashion icon's death aged 91

Immediately after news of his passing hit the web, hoards of heartbroken models, celebrities, and fashion elites took to social media to share tributes to the acclaimed Italian designer.

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4 w. ago Fashion designer of the rich and famous Giorgio Armani dies aged 91

He was one of the most influential designers of the late 20th century.

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4 w. ago Giorgio Armani dead: Italian fashion king passes away aged 91 as company pays tribute to 'tireless driving force'

Giorgio Armani, who was synonymous with modern Italian style and elegance, has died aged 91

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4 w. ago Giorgio Armani dead aged 91 as tributes pour in for Italian fashion designer

"Indefatigable to the end, he worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, the collections, and the many ongoing and future projects."

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4 w. ago Giorgio Armani dead: Iconic Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies aged 91

The fashion designer died "surrounded by his loved ones".

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