The death of the emperor of Italian elegance… Valentino Garavani turns a golden page in the world of fashion

There was sadness among fans of the world of high fashion trends, and followers of the stars, following the announcement late yesterday evening, Monday, January 19, of the death of the famous Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, at the age of 93 years, as the prominent figure in the world of high fashion died inside his home in Rome, according to the Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Gametti Foundation.

Valentino Garavani was born in Voghera, Lombardy, Italy, on May 11, 1932. He entered the world of fashion design from an early age, where he trained under the supervision of his aunt Rosa and local designer Ernestina Salvadio. He then moved to Paris to pursue training at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, with the help of his mother, Teresa de Biagi, and his father, Mauro Garavani.

The Valentino Garavani Foundation announced on its official Instagram page the death of the famous Italian fashion designer, mourning him with a statement that said: “Valentino Garavani passed away today at his home in Rome, surrounded by his loved ones.”

 

 

 

 

 

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Valentino Garavani started his own line of fashion designs, starting from the Italian capital, Rome, in 1959, founding the Valentino House, which became a symbol of Italian luxury and elegance. During his career, he launched several famous lines, such as: “Valentino”, “Valentino Garavani”, “Valentino Roma”, and “R.E.D. Valentino, and since 2010, Valentino perfumes have joined the Puig company. To enhance the brand’s presence globally.

But Valentino Garavani’s most prominent presence was through his amazing designs in the world of fashion, as he is considered one of the most influential faces in the world of fashion, as he combined innovation and refined taste, and contributed to spreading Italian fashion on the global level, for more than fifty years.

Looking at the arena of international fashion designers, Valentino Garavani is considered one of the most prominent international fashion makers, and indeed one of the most prominent people who left his mark on its history. In 1960, he met his business partner, Giancarlo Gametti, who was then a young architecture student. Together, the duo transformed the House of Valentino into a prestigious international brand. The late Italian designer was known for his deep love of fashion and his unique creative style, which eluded imitation.

Actress Elizabeth Taylor was one of Valentino’s first famous clients. He met her during the filming of the movie “Cleopatra” in Rome in the early 1960s. Then his collaborations with A-list stars continued, including: Audrey Hepburn, Joan Collins, and Jacqueline Kennedy, who wore a dress he designed at her wedding to the Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis in 1968.

Its popularity has continued through the decades. In the seventies, Valentino spent most of his time in New York, surrounded by a wide circle of friends, while in the nineties he became the favorite designer of famous fashion models, including: Claudia Schiffer and Naomi Campbell. In recent years, Zendaya, Carey Mulligan and Gemma Chan were among the stars who shone in the house’s designs, achieving widespread acclaim at major international events.

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