Valentino Garavani, Master of the 'Red Dress,' Dies at 93
Creatrip Team
7 months ago
Valentino Garavani, the Italian designer famed for his signature 'Valentino red' dresses and a leading figure in 20th-century haute couture (오트 쿠튀르: high-fashion custom tailoring), has died at 93. Co-founder of the Valentino house in 1960 with Giancarlo Giannmetti, he gained international acclaim for glamorous, bold-color designs and dramatic silhouettes beloved by Hollywood stars and royalty—clients included Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, Jacqueline Kennedy, Princess Diana, and more. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni praised him as an undisputed master of elegance and an enduring symbol of Italian haute couture. Valentino retired from active business in 2007 and, with Giannmetti, established a charitable foundation in 2016. His legacy—especially the iconic 'Valentino red'—continues to influence fashion across generations.
