Iconic Italian Designer Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani Passes Away at 93 in Rome
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The legendary couturier, known simply as Valentino and dubbed fashion's 'Last Emperor,' passed away Monday at his Roman residence at age 93. Throughout his illustrious career spanning nearly five decades, he created glamorous gowns for Hollywood stars, royalty, and first ladies, becoming famous for his signature red shade. His designs graced everyone from Elizabeth Taylor to Oscar winners Sharon Stone and Penelope Cruz, cementing his status as one of the 20th century's most influential fashion creators.
Legendary Italian Couturier Valentino Garavani Passes Away at 93
The fashion world mourns the loss of one of its most influential figures. Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani, known simply as Valentino, passed away Monday at his residence in Rome at age 93.
The Italian master, often called "the last emperor of fashion," spent nearly half a century creating glamorous designs that became synonymous with elegance and luxury. His signature "Valentino red" became iconic across runways worldwide, cementing his status among the great 20th-century couturiers.
According to reports, Valentino's client list read like a who's who of global prominence. He created stunning pieces for Hollywood luminaries including Elizabeth Taylor, Sharon Stone, and Penelope Cruz. His designs also graced first ladies, princesses, and society figures who sought his unparalleled craftsmanship.
Sources indicate that from his early dreams of dressing "beautiful ladies of the silverscreen" to becoming the go-to designer for Oscar winners, Valentino transformed fashion into wearable art that defined luxury for generations worldwide.