Overview
- The Italian couturier died at his Rome residence surrounded by loved ones, according to his foundation.
- No official cause of death has been disclosed.
- He founded his house in 1960 and became synonymous with “Valentino red,” dressing figures from Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis to Julia Roberts.
- Tributes are pouring in from public figures, including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who called him a legend.
- After retiring in 2008, creative leadership passed to successors including Alessandro Michele, while his legacy efforts with Giancarlo Giammetti continued through their foundation and the PM23 cultural hub.