fashion
January 19, 2026
Murió Valentino, el modisto que le imprimió su sofisticación a la alta costura italiana
El icónico diseñador italiano Valentino Garavani, fundador de una de las casas de lujo más influyentes de la moda, murió este lunes 19 de enero a los ...
TL;DR
- Valentino Garavani, a renowned Italian fashion designer, died on January 19th at the age of 93.
- He was the founder of the influential luxury fashion house Valentino.
- His foundation confirmed his death, stating he passed away surrounded by loved ones at his home in Rome.
- Public viewings of his body will be held at his cultural center, PM23, in Rome.
- A funeral service will take place at the Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri in Rome.
- Garavani was a prominent figure in 20th-century haute couture, known for his sophisticated style.
- He was born in Voghera, Lombardy, Italy, and trained in Paris before establishing his brand in 1960.
- His creations were worn by notable figures such as Jackie Kennedy, Queen Rania of Jordan, and Julia Roberts.
- The color "Valentino Red" became a signature of his designs, inspired by a trip to Spain.
- A notable design was the black and white bicolor dress worn by Julia Roberts when she won an Oscar in 2001.