Valentino Garavani, the Italian fashion designer and founder of the famous luxury brand "Valentino", has died at the age of 94.
He died at his home in Rome, surrounded by relatives, according to an announcement posted on the fashion house's social media.
The cause of death has not been made public.
Valentino Garavani
Valentino became one of the most recognizable names in fashion in the 1960s and was noted for his elegant and refined creations, especially the red dresses that became a symbol of his style.
He rarely used his last name, transforming his first name "Valentino" into a global luxury fashion brand.
One of the most famous moments of his career was his collaboration with Jacqueline Kennedy, the first lady of the United States, for whom he also designed her wedding dress with Aristotle Onassis.
This collaboration made him and Kennedy two of the biggest fashion icons of the time.
Valentino Garavani
Valentino was also known for his fashion philosophy and dedication to feminine beauty.
In a 2008 documentary, "Valentino: The Last Emperor," he declared: "I know what women want. They want to be beautiful."
This phrase sums up much of his artistic purpose and approach to fashion: to create elegance, sophistication, and beauty for women everywhere.
Valentino left behind an unforgettable legacy in the fashion world and his brand continues to be a symbol of luxury and elegance. /Telegraph/
