Valentino, fashion designer to the jet set, dies in Rome
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Key Points:
- Valentino Garavani, the iconic Italian fashion designer known for his signature "Valentino red" gowns, has died at the age of 93 in Rome, the Valentino Foundation announced.
- Renowned for dressing royalty, first ladies, and movie stars such as Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Julia Roberts, and Queen Rania, Valentino was celebrated for making women feel beautiful and confident.
- His career spanned nearly five decades, from the 1960s until his retirement in 2008, during which he became a staple on red carpets and award ceremonies, creating timeless and elegant designs.
- Valentino's funeral will be held Friday at the Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri in Rome, with his body resting at
