Valentino (fashion designer)

thumb|Valentino in 2007 Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani (11 May 1932 – 19 January 2026), known mononymously as Valentino, was an Italian fashion designer who founded Valentino S.p.A., a luxury fashion house, in 1960 and served as its creative director until 2007. A flamboyant designer noted for his retro pieces and celebrity collaborations, he is regarded as one of the preeminent figures in haute couture. Intervista in 100 domande allo stilista Valentino, Marieclaire.it, 10 May 2017 Oggi è impossibile non essere anche imprenditore. Lo stilista isolato davanti a un foglio bianco è inimmaginabile. Today it is impossible not to also be an entrepreneur. The designer isolated in front of a blank sheet of paper is unimaginable. [Sulla definizione della sua linea] Timeless, ovvero senza tempo: solida, fatta di sostanza e non di piccoli effetti sensazionali: Powerful, una moda pensata davvero per dare potere alla donna. [On the definition of his fashion line] Timeless, or timeless: solid, made of substance and not of small sensational effects: Powerful, a fashion truly designed to empower women. Per me la passerella è solo un pezzo di legno. Gli abiti prendono vita se indossati da vere persone. For me the walkway is just a piece of wood. Clothes come to life when worn by real people. Claudia Schiffer, donna forte, ma di grande dolcezza. Claudia Schiffer, a strong woman, but one of great sweetness. Amo molto come si veste David Beckham. I really love how David Beckham dresses. [Sull'anoressia] È una malattia, non un trend. (About anorexia) It's a disease, not a trend. Vorrei vedere dei politici veramente interessati ai problemi della povera gente. I would like to see politicians who are truly interested in the problems of the poor people. External links Category:1932 births Category:2026 deaths Category:Fashion designers from Italy