Valentino Garavani: Then, Now, and the Eternal Language of Glamour
Valentino Garavani, the Roman couturier who launched his label in 1960 and went on to dress European royalty, American first ladies, and the most glamorous women of his era, has passed away at his home in Rome at the age of 93.
Beloved by actresses, first ladies, and fellow designers alike, Valentino lived and worked in pursuit of glamour. With his exacting pattern-making, signature hue of poppy red, and an unmistakable eye for feminine detail — bows, ruffles, lace, and intricate embroidery — he became one of the defining architects of late 20th-century elegance.
His inner circle, affectionately known as Val’s Gals, included Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, and Sophia Loren. Jackie Kennedy wore a white Valentino gown for her wedding to Aristotle Onassis, while decades later, the designer ...