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Celebrating the Legacy of Valentino Garavani: A Journey Through Fashion

Explore the illustrious life of Valentino Garavani, the iconic fashion designer. From red carpets to runways, discover how Valentino shaped the world of fashion and left an indelible mark with stunning designs and memorable collaborations.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read
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Valentino walks the runway with Naomi Campbell and Gisele Bündchen at the end of his 1999/2000 Haute Couture show in Paris.
Valentino walks the runway with Naomi Campbell and Gisele Bündchen at the end of his 1999/2000 Haute Couture show in Paris. (Valentino walks the runway with Naomi Campbell and Gisele Bündchen at the end of his 1999/2000 Haute Couture show in Paris)

In brief

The late Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known simply as Valentino, has had an unforgettable impact on the fashion world since co-founding his eponymous fashion house in 1960. Renowned for his elegant creations worn by famous personalities across various events, Valentino's legacy continues through his innovative designs, reflecting decades of artistic expression in haute couture.

The late Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known as Valentino, has dressed some of the most famous women and men of recent decades.

Since he co-founded the Valentino fashion house in 1960, his creations have featured at countless red carpets and award ceremonies around the world.

Here are just a few Valentino designs, worn by some familiar faces, including some by his creative directors following his retirement in 2008.

Diana, Princess of Wales, in a velvet and lace dress by Valentino in 1992
Diana, Princess of Wales in a velvet and lace dress in 1992
Sharon Stone and Valentino Garavani in Paris
Actress Sharon Stone smiles with the designer on a Paris runway in 1994
Valentino Garavani and his models during a fashion show in Paris
Valentino at the height of the '90s supermodel era, flanked by Linda Evangelista and Helena Christensen
Halle Berry at the 2002 Golden Globes
Actress Halle Berry in a bronze creation by the designer at the 2002 Golden Globes
Cate Blanchett at the 2005 Academy Awards
Oscar winner Cate Blanchett poses backstage in a silk-taffeta dress at the 2005 awards
Jennifer Lopez and Valentino Garavani
Jennifer Lopez was often seen wearing Valentino's creations on the red carpet

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