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Valentino: Fashion Legend and Red Color PioneerItalian designer Valentino died at 93, leaving a legacy that began with his signature red in 1959 and reshaped haute couture.
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- In 1959, Valentino introduced a unique red shade inspired by an elegant elderly woman, which became his signature color.
- He was the first Italian to appear on Paris’s haute couture runways and was recognized as a leading couturier of his generation.
- His clientele included famous actresses such as Elizabeth Taylor, Sharon Stone, and Penélope Cruz, for whom he designed iconic gowns.
- After retiring from design in 2008, Valentino and his partner Giancarlo Giammetti continued to support the arts, opening a Rome gallery in 2025.
I love beauty. It is not my fault. And I know what women want: they want to be beautiful.— Valentino Garavani in his book "Rosso" (Red), released in 2022.
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