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Celebrating Valentino: A Legacy of Fashion Icons

A photographic journey through the iconic life of Valentino Garavani, showcasing his timeless designs and the stars who graced the red carpets in his creations.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read
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Valentino (Valentino walks the runway with Naomi Campbell and Gisele Bündchen at the end of his 1999/2000 Haute Couture show in Paris.)

In brief

Valentino Garavani, the esteemed Italian fashion designer, has left an indelible mark on the fashion world since co-founding his eponymous brand in 1960. Known for dressing many prominent figures, Valentino's legacy continues through his exquisite designs and collaborations with stars. This article features a collection of photos highlighting his impactful career, from red carpet moments with Naomi Campbell and Diana, Princess of Wales, to his monumental shows.

The late Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known as Valentino, has dressed some of the most famous women and men of recent decades.

Since he co-founded the Valentino fashion house in 1960, his creations have featured at countless red carpets and award ceremonies around the world.

Here are just a few Valentino designs, worn by some familiar faces, including some by his creative directors following his retirement in 2008.

Diana,
Diana, Princess of Wales in a velvet and lace dress in 1992.
Actress
Actress Sharon Stone smiles with the designer on a Paris runway in 1994.
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Valentino at the height of the '90s supermodel era, flanked by Linda Evangelista and Helena Christensen.
Halle
Actress Halle Berry in a bronze creation by the designer at the 2002 Golden Globes.
Actress
Oscar winner Cate Blanchett poses backstage in a silk-taffeta dress at the 2005 awards.
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Following his death, actress Gwyneth Paltrow - pictured here with the designer in 2015 - said she was so lucky to know and love Valentino.
Jennifer
Jennifer Lopez was often seen wearing Valentino's creations on the red carpet.
Pedro
Valentino's brand continues to catch public attention long after his retirement. Actor Pedro Pascal wore a Valentino outfit to the 2023 Met Gala.

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