Madonna, as we know, is very difficult, says Giorgio Armani

Los Angeles: Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has branded pop diva Madonna "very difficult" and insists the cape he designed did not cause her to fall at the BRIT Awards.

The 80-year-old designer hit back at the 'Living For Love' hitmaker after she claimed the "heavy" cape he designed was partially responsible for her falling off the stage at the BRIT Awards last month, reported People magazine.

"Madonna, as we know, is very difficult. This cape had a hook and she wanted a tie, and she wasn't able to open it with her hands. That's all there is to it," he said.