Valentino, designer whose gowns made royals and movie stars feel beautiful, dies at 93
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Key Points:
- Valentino Garavani, the iconic Italian fashion designer known simply as Valentino, has died at his Rome residence; the cause of death was not disclosed.
- Valentino was celebrated for his timeless elegance and signature designs featuring bows, lace, and his trademark red, dressing numerous royals and celebrities including Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Diana, Princess of Wales, and Julia Roberts.
- His fashion house, founded in 1959 with partner Giancarlo Giammetti, became a global luxury brand, eventually sold in 1998, with Valentino retiring in 2008; current creative director Alessandro Michele praised his enduring influence.
- Condolences poured in from fashion icons and public figures, including Donatella Versace, Giorgio Armani
