Valentino Garavani. Photo: Reuters / Denis Balibouse.
Valentino Garavani, the founder of the fashion house Valentino and the creator of the famous "Valentino red," has passed away in his home in Rome. Information about his death was provided to the media, citing a charitable organization founded by the designer. Unfortunately, the cause of his death has not been disclosed.
Garavani was considered one of the leading figures in Italian fashion and held the proud title of "the emperor." He was in the same league as renowned names such as Giorgio Armani and Karl Lagerfeld and had a significant impact on the development of haute couture in the second half of the 20th century.
Throughout his career, he created designs for numerous celebrities, including Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy, and also developed outfits for the Oscars. Valentino was the first Italian designer to make his mark on the runways of Paris haute couture.
His unique fabrics, such as georgette and chiffon ruffles, along with intricate embellishments, including the exclusive budellini technique, earned him numerous awards, including France's highest civilian honor in 2006.
The shade "Valentino red" became a symbol of his brand and appeared in almost every collection. The designer himself emphasized that beauty is the primary goal of his work.
The last show organized by Valentino took place in Paris in January 2008. In 2012, the fashion house was acquired by the Qatari fund Mayhoola, and in 2023, the Kering group acquired 30% of its shares with the intention of a full buyout in the future.
