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Valentino, Iconic Italian Fashion Designer, Dies at 93

Published January 19, 2026, 17:16
Valentino, Iconic Italian Fashion Designer, Dies at 93

The renowned Italian fashion designer Valentino has passed away at the age of 93. The news of his death was announced by his foundation. Valentino was born in Voghera in 1932 and showed a passion for art and beauty from a young age. His career began in Paris, where he studied at the École des Beaux-Arts, but he made his name in Rome, which was then the center of Italian haute couture. He collaborated closely with Giancarlo Giammetti, with whom he created one of the most successful fashion houses. Valentino became known for his love of the color red, which he frequently used in his designs, and for his minimalist yet elegant collections, such as his famous all-white collection of 1967.