Valentino Garavani, Iconic Fashion Designer, Dies at 93 in Rome
# Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Passes Away at 93
Renowned Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has passed away at the age of 93. He died in Rome, which he had embraced as his beloved second home, where he spent much of his professional life.
Valentino, often referred to as the 'Emperor' of fashion, was celebrated for his exquisite eveningwear designs that brought glamour and elegance to the industry. Over the years, he transformed a small startup into one of the most recognizable fashion houses globally.
"The emperor is no more. Valentino Garavani has passed away at the age of 93 in Rome, his most beloved adopted homeland where he had chosen to live and work forever," reported Italian outlet Repubblica.
"Valentino, Italy's fashion 'Emperor,' has died. A master of breathtakingly beautiful eveningwear, the couturier turned a startup label into one of the world's best-known fashion brands," stated The Business of Fashion.