World-renowned Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani passed away at the age of 93 in his home in Rome, as announced by the official brand page.
Born in 1932 in the northern city of Voghera, Valentino began his career in Paris haute couture ateliers and later founded his own fashion house in Rome in 1959. He became famous for a unique bright red shade that even received the name "Valentino red".
Global Celebrities
For decades, Valentino dressed the most famous women of his time — from Jackie Kennedy and Elizabeth Taylor to Anne Hathaway and Gwyneth Paltrow. His designs graced the most prestigious red carpets worldwide, including Oscar and Emmy ceremonies.
Recognition and Legacy
In 2008, the designer concluded his active career with a show in Paris, after which designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli continued his work.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called Valentino an "eternal symbol of Italian haute couture", paying tribute to the legendary designer.
