Legendary Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies at age 93

Valentino Garavani died in Rome, the capital of Italy.

Iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has passed away, his foundation announced on Monday, January 19. He was 93 years old. “Valentino Garavani passed away today at his home in Rome, surrounded by his loved ones,” the foundation said in a post on Instagram. he said. In the statement, it was stated that Valentino’s funeral will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, and the funeral ceremony will be held on Friday at 11:00 (1000 GMT) in Rome, the capital of Italy. The cause of his death was not immediately disclosed.

Born in May 1932 in the Lombardy region of Italy, Valentino was known for his collections that displayed luxury, opulence and magnificence. At the age of 17, he moved to Paris, France, to study at the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. He continued to work with names such as Valentino, Jacques Fath, Balenciaga, Jean Dessès and Guy Laroche. Known worldwide only by his first name, the artist founded the Valentino fashion house in 1960 and was at the top of the profession alongside Giorgio Armani and Karl Lagerfeld. His world-famous creations have been worn by acclaimed celebrities including Elizabeth Taylor, Sharon Stone, Julia Roberts and Gwyneth Paltrow.

In 1960, Valentino met his long-time business partner Giancarlo Giammetti, then a young architecture student. Together they transformed Valentino SpA into an internationally renowned brand. In 1998, Valentino sold his company to the Italian conglomerate HDP for approximately US$300 million, but he continued to work for the company. Valentino retired from the fashion industry in 2008 after working for over 45 years, one of the longest careers in the field. Valentino’s death is said to mark the end of an entire generation of fashion masters.