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Iconic fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91, the Armani Group confirmed on Thursday. "With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani," a statement posted on Instagram by several Armani Group-affiliated accounts read. The statement said that the designer was "surrounded by his loved ones" when he passed.

The time was eight years ago. The scene: An Alaska consignment shop. Reporters far and wide ran to the Land of the Midnight Sun to do what reporters do: Go straight to the source, get the facts. This was a huge story, one of national importance, after all… CBS News Headline: Just one week before the 2008 election: Palin’s Consignment Shop’s Owner Speaks The CBS News reporter sent was Julie Chen. Her pointed questions included: “So how long has Governor Palin shopped at your store?” “What does she usually buy at your store?” “And does she also shop for her...

Hillary Clinton took a lot of flak on Monday after a report surfaced that the presidential candidate wore a Giorgio Armani jacket worth more than $12,000 during a speech in April about inequality. Clinton, who was well-known for her vast pantsuit collection, has upgraded her wardrobe during her most recent bid for president to appear more relatable, according to the New York Post. Social media users don't seem to be buying it, however.

Famed Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani’s young, urban upscale label Emporio Armani shines brightly with their S/S 2010 collection of bright, big and blingy jewelry and chunky accessories for women. You are making a bold, glittery and identifiable statement my friend, if you’re wearing an expensive Emporio Armani.

Note to fashion reporters: Don't ask Nancy Pelosi what she's wearing. At Tuesday's state dinner, Washington Post's Robin Givhan approached the House Speaker and, according to a pool report, asked, "Is your gown Armani?" "Pelosi shot her a disapproving stare and rolled her eyes a bit," says the pool report. She also refused to answer Givhan's follow up question, "What was that look?!"