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Timeless beauty Sophia Loren, 81, makes a statement in smart suit she cosies up to designer Giorgio Armani during Milan Fashion Week

Published: 09:18 EST, 28 September 2015 | Updated: 10:51 EST, 28 September 2015

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She's one of the most celebrated screen sirens of all time.

And Sophia Loren is still turning heads at the age of 81, making a dramatic entrance as she arrived at the Giorgio Armani show during Milan Fashion Week in Italy on Monday.

The actress emanated glamour and sophistication as she flashed a royal wave to the crowd ahead of watching the luxury brand's Spring/Summer 2016 collection go down the runway.

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Power dressing: Sophia Loren commanded attention in a fitted trouser suit as she attended the Giorgio Armani show during Milan Fashion Week in Italy on Monday

Sophia pulled off power dressing to perfection in a smart black suit, paired with a crisp white blouse.

She upped the glamour with a pair of large earrings and layered statement necklaces, matching her golden-rimmed spectacles.

The star was joined by a host of Italian celebrities as she enjoyed a front row look at veteran designer Giorgio's latest colourful, urban glam collection.

Long-time friends: Sophia planted a smooch on esteemed designer Giorgio Armani, also 81, after his show

Flashback: The screen star, pictured in 1955, has resolved to age gracefully and not go under the knife

Sophia has often spoken of her desire to grow old gracefully, and it was plain to see she had stuck to her values, with just some rosy blush and pink lipstick enhancing her striking features.

'You have to follow the laws of life,' the grandmother-of-four said of getting older on Good Morning America last November.

'I like myself as I am. I like my skin. I don't want [a plastic surgeon] to take it away from me. So I couldn't do anything, really.'

Fashion pack: Joining Sophia at the MFW show was a host of Italian stars including swimming champion Federica Pellegrini

Italy's answer to Dermot: X Factor host Alessandro Cattelan attended with his girlfriend Ludovica Sauer

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Giorgio Armani unveiled his spring/summer collection today and, of course, numerous luminaries were in attendance. In addition to Sophia Loren, X Factor host Alessandro Cattelan attended with his girlfriend Ludovica Sauer and we love her powder blue, empire waist swing dress with black lace overlay.

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Sophia, best known for her roles in Two Women and Marriage Italian-Style, shockingly confessed last year that she was strongly advised by film industry bosses to have cosmetic surgery when she was starting out.

In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, the Oscar-winning actress said: ‘I always tried not to listen to these people

‘They were saying that my nose was too long and my mouth was too big. It didn't hurt me at all because when I believe in something, it's like war. It's a battle.’