Stars of fashion and film bid farewell to haute couture ‘emperor’ Valentino

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersJanuary 23, 2026 at 06:50 PM

Stars of fashion and film bid farewell to haute couture ‘emperor’ Valentino

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Fashion and film industry figures gathered in Rome on Friday to mourn the passing of Valentino Garavani, the Italian haute couture designer. The funeral was held at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, with attendees including Donatella Versace, Tom Ford, Anna Wintour, Anne Hathaway, and Valentino's co-founder Giancarlo Giammetti. Giammetti and Valentino's last partner, Bruce Hoeksema, delivered eulogies celebrating his life and impact. The service honored Valentino's legacy, with touches of his signature red color present among the mourners. Valentino, known as the "emperor" of haute couture, left a significant mark on the fashion world.

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Elizabeth Hurley 60% Olivia Palermo 60% Anne Hathaway 60% Maria Grazia Chiuri 70% Anna Wintour ×270% Pierpaolo Piccioli 70% Donatella Versace 70% Tom Ford 70% Alessandro Michele 70% Giancarlo Giammetti ×280% Bruce Hoeksema ×280% Valentino Garavani ×495%

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valentino 100% haute couture 90% funeral 80% fashion 70% designer 60% giancarlo giammetti 50% rome 50% bruce hoeksema 40%

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