Valentino passes away at 93: Facts about the legendary fashion designer

The fashion world mourns one of its greatest icons, a man whose vision of elegance and style shaped haute couture for decades. (Source: Photo by wikimedia commons )

Born to love Fashion: Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani was born on May 11, 1932, in Voghera, Italy. His passion for design emerged early, supported by his family before he moved to train in fashion, first in Milan, then at couture houses in Paris. (Source: Photo by wikimedia commons )

Founding an Italian Fashion Empire: In 1960, Valentino opened his own fashion house on Rome’s Via Condotti, soon becoming a defining force in Italian couture and one of the first Italians to break into exclusive Paris haute couture circles. (Source: Photo by wikimedia commons )

The Birth of Valentino: Valentino introduced his signature shade, a deep, vibrant red that became known as Valentino Red after being inspired by colour and emotion in the late 1950s. His red gowns became a house trademark for decades. (Source: Photo by wikimedia commons )

Jacqueline Kennedy made him World Famous: Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy chose Valentino for her wedding to Aristotle Onassis, instantly turning him into a global fashion name. (Source: Photo by wikimedia commons )

The Last Emperor of Haute Couture: Valentino was often dubbed the “last emperor” of haute couture, a title highlighted in a 2008 documentary, capturing his influence on fashion long before industry commercialisation. (Source: Photo by wikimedia commons )

His Legacy lives beyond the Runway: Beyond fashion, Valentino is known for his philanthropy, love for art, architecture, and preserving haute couture as a cultural heritage. (Source: Photo by wikimedia commons )