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

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.

Valentino Garavani's funeral was held in Rome, with most mourners dressed in black as a sign of respect. However, some attendees chose to pay tribute to the designer by wearing red, a color closely associated with him. Donatella Versace wore a bright red suit when visiting Valentino's body at his funeral, while Anna Wintour and Tom Ford also attended in black attire. Damian Hurley, son of Elizabeth Hurley, accessorized with a bright red scarf. The distinctive shade of red has been a hallmark of Valentino's designs since the 1950s, including his debut collection "Fiesta" featuring a scarlet gown. The color was chosen for its ability to work across various skin tones and create a luminous effect.