"Alongside Giorgio Armani and Karl Lagerfeld, Valentino Garavani was one of the last designers from fashion's "golden era." His label was founded in Rome in 1959. Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died, his foundation announced on Monday. Numerous Italian media outlets reported that the Italian great died at his home in Rome. Valentino, who is typically known by his first name, was 93 years old."
"Valentino was born in Italy in 1932 and loved cinema, which led him down the fashion lane. He first made a name for himself in Paris but set up The House of Valentino with the help of his father and business associate. That was 1959, when he returned to Rome. The signature "Valentino Red" became a hue that he became very famous for, having once clarified that it was on a trip to Spain where he noticed the color in a Barcelona opera house."
"Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was among the first to pay tribute to the Italian great, writing on X that Valentino was the "undisputed master of style and elegance and the eternal symbol of Italian high fashion." "Today, Italy loses a legend, but his legacy will continue to inspire generations. Thank you for everything," she said. Valentino dressed many famous people through the decades, including actress Elizabeth Taylor, whom he met in Rome, in the 1960s. He then moved to New York in the 1970s."
Valentino Garavani was born in Italy in 1932 and developed a passion for cinema that led him into fashion. He first made a name in Paris before returning to Rome and founding The House of Valentino in 1959 with help from his father and a business associate. The signature "Valentino Red" became his calling card after he noticed the color in a Barcelona opera house. He dressed Elizabeth Taylor, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Lopez and Anne Hathaway, becoming a red‑carpet staple. He died at his Roman residence at age 93; lying in state and a funeral in Rome were scheduled.
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