Celebrating the Legacy of Valentino: A Journey Through Fashion and Fame
Explore the iconic career of Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, his stunning creations, and the celebrities who donned his designs over the years.
Valentino Garavani, the renowned Italian fashion designer, has left an indelible mark on the fashion world since co-founding his fashion house in 1960. This article showcases his legendary designs and the famous figures who have proudly worn them through the decades. From stunning red carpet appearances to haute couture shows, Valentino's influence remains significant even after his retirement in 2008.
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.
Valentino walks the runway with Naomi Campbell and Gisele Bündchen at the end of his 1999/2000 Haute Couture show in Paris.
Diana, Princess of Wales in a velvet and lace dress in 1992.
Actress Sharon Stone smiles with the designer on a Paris runway in 1994.
Valentino at the height of the '90s supermodel era, flanked by Linda Evangelista and Helena Christensen.
Model Claudia Schiffer in Valentino haute couture, 1995.
Oscar winner Cate Blanchett poses backstage in a silk-taffeta dress at the 2005 Academy Awards.
Actress Anne Hathaway was close to the designer. Valentino called Hathaway a very good friend of mine.
Following his death, actress Gwyneth Paltrow said she was so lucky to know and love Valentino.
Naomi Campbell, another one of Valentino's muses, pictured here at the 2019 show.
Valentino's brand continues to catch public attention. Actor Pedro Pascal wore Valentino attire to the 2023 Met Gala.
