Legendary Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died at the age of 93, his foundation announced, marking the end of an era in global haute couture.
Renowned for his signature elegance, refined silhouettes, and the iconic “Valentino red,” Garavani dressed some of the world’s most glamorous women for over six decades. His evening gowns became synonymous with timeless luxury, gracing royalty, Hollywood stars, and international socialites.
Born in 1932 in Voghera, Italy, Valentino founded his fashion house in Rome in 1960 and quickly rose to prominence as one of the most influential designers of the 20th century. His work defined modern glamour, blending classical craftsmanship with contemporary sophistication, and earned him numerous international honors throughout his career.
Valentino retired from active design in 2008, but his legacy continued through the fashion house bearing his name, which remains one of the most prestigious luxury brands in the world.
Tributes have poured in from across the fashion industry and beyond, celebrating a visionary whose designs shaped generations of style and redefined elegance on the global stage.
