"Valentino Garavani was not only a constant guide and inspiration for all of us, but a true source of light, creativity and vision, the foundation said in a statement posted on social media. His body will repose at the foundation's headquarters in Rome on Wednesday and Thursday. The funeral will be held Friday at the Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri in Rome's Piazza della Repubblica."
"Universally known by his first name, Valentino was adored by generations of royals, first ladies and movie stars, from Jackie Kennedy Onassis to Julia Roberts and Queen Rania of Jordan, who swore the designer always made them look and feel their best. I know what women want, he once remarked. They want to be beautiful. Never one for edginess or statement dressing, Valentino made precious few fashion faux-pas throughout his nearly half-century-long career,"
"His fail-safe designs made Valentino the king of the red carpet, the go-to man for A-listers' awards ceremony needs. His sumptuous gowns have graced countless Academy Awards, notably in 2001, when Roberts wore a vintage black and white column to accept her best actress statue. Cate Blanchett also wore Valentino a one-shouldered number in butter-yellow silk when she won the Oscar for best supporting actress in 2004."
Valentino Garavani died at home in Rome at age 93. The Valentino Foundation called him a constant guide, a true source of light, creativity and vision. His body will repose at the foundation's headquarters in Rome Wednesday and Thursday, with a funeral Friday at the Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri in Piazza della Repubblica. Universally known by his first name, Valentino dressed generations of royals, first ladies and movie stars, including Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Julia Roberts, Queen Rania and Diana, Princess of Wales. Never one for edginess, he favored timeless elegance, sumptuous gowns and his trademark Valentino red. His career spanned from the 1960s through retirement in 2008, dominating red carpets and awards ceremonies.
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