Valentino, fashion designer to the stars, dies aged 93 in Rome

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 19, 2026 at 07:15 PM

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Valentino Garavani, the renowned Italian fashion designer known for his glamorous gowns and signature "Valentino red," has died at his home in Rome at the age of 93. His foundation announced his death on Monday, praising him as a source of inspiration and creativity. Valentino, universally known by his first name, dressed numerous royals, first ladies, and film stars throughout his nearly half-century-long career, which spanned from the 1960s to his retirement in 2008. His body will repose at the foundation's headquarters in Rome on Wednesday and Thursday, with the funeral to be held on Friday at the Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri in Rome. He was celebrated for understanding what women wanted: to be beautiful.

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