Armani is not a fashion designer to fade into the background nor has he ever hidden behind his models and designs. Only a couple of weeks ago he was accusing D&G of plagiarism and now he has made comments that have rippled throughout the fashion world.

SIMONA Fendi, the daughter of Paola Fendi, one of two sisters who gave their name to the Italian fashion label, died in Rome yesterday, her family said. She was 38. Fendi: History - Website