(ANSA) - ROME, NOVEMBER 26 - Designer Renato Balestra, doyen of haute couture, died this evening in Rome.
He was 98 years old.
This was announced to ANSA by the daughters Fabiana and Federica together with the granddaughter Sofia who will manage the brand.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday 29 November in the capital in the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo.
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