Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Garavani Dies at 93
Valentino Garavani’s death follows his 50-year influence on haute couture among celebrities and royalty.
Fashion designer Valentino Garavani during a photo-call to present the documentary film "Valentino: The Last Emperor" in Rome, Nov. 16, 2009. Alessandra Tarantino/AP Photo
Italian fashion mogul and founder of one of the world’s most well-known haute couture brands, Valentino Garavani, died in Rome on Jan. 19. He was 93.
“Valentino Garavani passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by his loved ones,” his representatives posted on his Instagram page.
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