Anna Piaggi: 1931 - 2012
The Vogue Italia writer has died at the age of 81, leaving the fashion world a more drab place.
By Helen Lewis Published 07 August 2012 15:34
Anna Piaggi. Photo: Getty
Anna Piaggi, the fashion writer and designer, has died at the age of 81.
In a career spanning many decades, she became known as a fashion designer, muse and writer - and as "Italy's most eccentric dresser". In 2006, she had an exhibition, Fashion-ology, at the Victoria and Albert museum in London.
Most of all, though, she made fashion look fun. Here are some of her best outfits:

At the Fashion-ology launch, 2006

Milan Fashion Week, 2008

Milan Fashion Week, 2011

At the premiere of "Valentino: The Last Emperor" in 2009

At the amFar event in Milan, 2009
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